#Safety has become a prime concern for people today. With increasing terrorism related incidents, crimes, thefts, murders, espionages, etc security systems have become of prime importance everywhere. Hotels and motels are places where there are possibilities of terrorist plots and thefts taking place frequently. Hotels have to deal with strangers day in and day out. With innumerable people using their services, hotels have to be doubly careful as they are responsible for the safety of their customers as well as their employees.

#A lot of hotels and motels have installed video surveillance systems as a part of their security system to ensure nothing untoward happens. Video cameras give confidence to the customers and guests regarding the safety of their belongings. This system also enables the management to keep an eye on whether the staff is doing their work in a proper manner.

#In case of any dispute between the staff and the guest or between guests themselves, video footages give conclusive evidence on who is at fault. In case there is any incident of theft or crime, video footages can provide conclusive evidence to the police. Surveillance installed in store rooms and warehouses in the hotel can help monitor employee theft.

#Security cameras can also help the management ensure unauthorized persons do not enter exclusive areas like gyms, swimming pools, etc which have restricted access. This also makes people in the hotel consciously avoid indulging in anti-social activities.

Advanced surveillance equipments are available today with the help of which comprehensive security can be provided in hotels. Hotel chains can be connected to the network video recorder system enabling management to simultaneously monitor all their hotels.

#Ensuring the security of your employees is essential to make sure that privacy of employees and guests are respected. Surveillance cameras must be strictly kept away from private rooms, bathrooms, and employee rest rooms. One should take proper care to protect these cameras from damage or tampering. In order to do this, the camera and surveillance equipments have to placed at strategic places. They should not be accessible to anyone and everyone. Equipments should also be placed indoors as far as possible to avoid damage due to weather conditions and possible accidents.

#Care should also be taken to protect cameras and surveillance equipments from damage, which may occur due to power disruptions. Cameras must be placed at strategic locations preferably near entrances and exits in order to get a comprehensive view of the entire area covering each and every guest who comes in or goes out.

#Petty theft is sure to be avoided by installing cameras in lobbies, pools, and conference rooms. If the hotel is situated in a neighborhood, which is dangerous, the video cameras must necessarily be fixed outside the building too in order to monitor suspicious happenings.