The Benefits of Body Cameras in The Security Sector

Working in the security sector can be a dangerous job. Whether working in private or public security, wearing a body camera can help ensure a person’s safety at work.

Increased Safety

The primary and most obvious benefit to any security personnel wearing a body camera is the increased security to the wearer that they provide. In addition, anyone approaching security will be recorded on this camera, providing accountability and safety. Security people wearing a body camera can provide extra reassurance for members of the public that may be approaching them. Knowing that the camera is recording will provide comfort.

Helps Deter Crime

An interesting effect often referred to as the ‘observer effect’ is that people generally tend to act in a calmer and more respectable manner when being on camera. Once a person can spot the camera, it may help to deter crime. If crimes do occur, body cameras will often be able to record it happening, offering more accountability. This can be particularly beneficial when police are involved and require evidence.

Footage

Security guards can often be present when a crime has taken place or is taking place, whether it be an assault from one person to another or something else. Wearing a body camera will actively ensure that the footage is being recorded at that moment.

Another benefit is protection. Say a person claims you assaulted them or lay hands on them when you know this did not happen; having the footage from the body camera can help prove that you did nothing wrong in this situation.

Reduction in Assaults

Unfortunately, many security guards have been assaulted because of their job. Maintaining safety, stopping crime or breaking up fights is a dangerous job and can often result in people becoming aggressive or abusive.

Having a body camera can help reduce the chances of an assault happening. Additionally, if an assault does happen, a body camera will record the footage and allows for full accountability for the assaulter.

Additional Opportunities

The majority of the time, security guards will handle a situation with professionalism and security at the forefront. Using a body cam can aid in training new security guards as they can watch live footage from other colleagues who were in a similar situation and handled it perfectly.

There are many of benefits that security personnel can benefit from by using a body camera. Whether you are working as security in a shopping centre, working as a bouncer on a nightclub door or even retail workers - body cameras offer an undeniable amount of safety and security for the wearer. To find out more about our offering on Body Cameras please speak to our expert team on 00353 1 404 5124 or email info@tecsecurity.ie.