Surveillance, the monitoring and recording of information, natural phenomenon and activities from a distance is an integral part of a full functioning security system. The use of surveillance cameras in public places such as malls, supermarkets, banks, and corporate buildings is now almost a routinary process. According to a 2005 statistic by the Homeland Security Agency, crimes of theft, burglary, and vandalism decreased by 2% after the installation of video surveillance equipment on the streets and in public establishments. However, they did note that crime prevention rates remained the same, but investigation procedures did speed up due to these surveillance cameras.

Since the raised awareness of terrorism due to the September 11 Bombing of the World Trade Center, even small establishments like convenience stores and boutiques turned to the help of security system company to provide them with full security in their buildings. One good example may be seen in the Anytime Fitness Gym where they sought the help of Provision Security after a breaking and entering incident. Provision Security is one of the most reliable security system company across Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. They can provide the necessary residential or commercial security system equipment and devices in order to ensure safety for the people in these establishments.

The Anytime Fitness security system is complete with almost every essential surveillance, alarm, and access control equipment for a safe and full functioning commercial building. Surveillance cameras are installed in crucial areas of the building, including those that are strictly for the staff of the gym. Video surveillance is also strategically placed in all entrance and exit points of the building so there is full view of who is coming in and out. Access control is also a key feature of Anytime Fitness Security because the system has a tailgating detection device that sounds an alarm when more than one person has made use of key card or has entered the door without one. Their access control provides each member and staff with a unique key card that is registered into a software that triggers the doors to open and close. Information on whose key card has been used is logged in and recorded for information use.

Commercial security systems also help with more than just security. One Tampa supermarket has been using their surveillance system to conduct market studies on some of their products as well. What they do is to observe customer behavior and preference over a specific product which allows them to make better revenue-making strategies. Also, store lay-out and customer behavior towards a stores look has also been observed so they can formulate better ideas as to how to present and display their products in the store.

For higher levels of security, sometimes, video surveillance and alarm systems dont seem enough. More restricted areas are installed with biometrics, a special feature of a security system that makes use of a persons unique physical characteristics like fingerprints and voice for access into an establishment. Tampa government buildings have made use of biometrics to survey and secure their areas.

For more information on security system installation in the areas of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, try contacting Provision Security.