Do you do work in old Magnolia?

I need cameras installed inside my home.  I have had 2 maids steal from me.  I have alarms on most drawers & cabinets.  I know one of them went through 3 drawers and took things.  If I get another one looking for a five finger discount, I want them on camera so I can post it on the internet.

Hi,

To answer your first question, yes, we do work in Old Magnolia.

And we know from personal experience that it can be challenging to trust people you allow inside your home. We’re so sorry to hear that you have had two separate instances of maids stealing items from your home.  And yes, a camera system can provide peace of mind and help in deterring any future acts of thievery.

Preventing Jewelry Theft By Installing Cameras

Installing a camera system in your home, around your home, or both, will give you the ability to easily monitor activity. You can have the cameras set so that you can monitor what’s happening inside your home when you are not present.

Adding cameras that focus on cabinets and drawers is an especially smart idea in your case, as there are solutions we can put in place that are significantly less expensive than losing jewelry or priceless family heirlooms. You also have peace of mind knowing you have extra security against pilfering hands.

And yes, if someone were to still commit a crime like stealing from a drawers, a camera system would enable you to gather evidence and share it with the world so that you would have a way to not only see justice served, but also so that if you needed to, you could post evidence online and that hopefully the public shaming would bring your items back to you.

Cameras come in many shapes and sizes, and often we recommend that you request a quote from several different companies before making a decision on which company and which cameras will be best suits your needs. Of course we’d love it if you choose Lighthouse, but we like to shop around and also we want to be sure you find the best solution for you. When you’re contacting security companies, be sure to specifically mention that you need indoor cameras for theft deterrence.

Install The Right Size Security Cameras – With Audio?

You should also consider how much of a room or area you want covered by your cameras.

Also, if you perceive the footage may be needed for court proceedings or other legal matters, look for cameras with clearer visuals and perhaps also audio capabilities.

Because the theft may take place in a smaller or less well-lit space, you want to have cameras with the proper capability to record all aspects of the crime accurately.

By installing cameras within your home, you can help give yourself peace of mind, deter suspicion of criminal activity, and catch any potential perpetrators red-handed, should they attempt another five-finger discount at any time in the future.

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We’re all too aware of the negative implications that can come with owning a home (or a business with a physical presence):

• Potential burglaries
• Lawsuits (from someone’s accidental fall)
• Theft
• Etc.

These are often concerns that lead people to install home security cameras.

However, positive things can also come from having security cameras on your property.

Instead of telling you, we’d like to show you. Click play to watch the embedded video above.

When thinking about security cameras, it’s easy to think about all of the negatives you’re trying to capture on video. 

Cameras In Businesses

Especially in businesses, security cameras can stir up a bit of controversy. The news here in Houston has, on more than one occasion, had stories about employees who have had objections to being under constant surveillance.

Often, people will note that it is an ‘invasion of privacy’ to be regularly monitored, and there have been cases in Texas where employers were taken to court.

In businesses, it’s best to have employees sign documentation at the time of hiring to let employees know security cameras are there for safety, and to get their agreement, at the time of hiring, that their activities will be recorded.

Home Security Cameras

In home settings, yes, we have helped people know when the kids come home after curfew, caught break-ins, etc.

But consider the positive potentials as well.

However, our PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras have helped clients see:

• fun interactions happening between friends and family members
• nature and wildlife around their property
• when packages have been delivered

We’ve also installed a variety of 2-way communication options (through smart home connected doorbell cameras, for example) which also provide other measures of protection and convenience too.

If you’ve been considering security cameras, or are considering adding more cameras, now is a great time!  Technology is always changing and improving, and prices on these once unreachable technologies are often surprisingly affordable.

Give us a call or send an email to share your ideas, and put us to work building a custom solution for you.

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