Submitted By Stealth Security (www.RTOsecurity.com)

Often times, new businesses try to make it appear as though they have cameras by installing “dummy cams” at their store or business. These hollow camera housings give a “false sense” of security, and make way for real problems to occur when it comes to being sued for liability.

Every business needs security, but many still don't see it as a priority. Even with the threat of outside theft being feasible, and the probability of internal theft stealing business profits, some businesses just don't see the money they are losing.

Often times, new businesses try to make it appear as though they have cameras by installing “dummy cams” at their store or business. These hollow camera housings give a “false sense” of security, and make way for real problems to occur when it comes to being sued for liability.

Recently, a family in Miami Florida was awarded a massive settlemtn for a shooting that occurred where a business claimed they had 24 hour security. When negligent security was found, the court ruled and awarded the family the lump sum of two million dollars. An attorney from the Haggard Law Firm in Coral Gables Florida representing the family was quoted in the Miami Herald*, “The complex did not provide the 24-hour security that they advertised." To make matters worse, the shooter has not been found because he was not identified on camera or by an eye witness. The case remains unsolved.

There have been other instances of crimes in parking decks, back lots, or other dark areas where cameras were not installed and criminals got away with no positive identification. The crimes being committed must be stopped, and fake security doesn't do a real job in deterring a criminal. With crime rates rising, protection is essential for defense against crime and customer re-assurance.

If a felony does occur in your place of business, there should never be a “false sense of security”. With a working security system in place, you protect yourself and your patrons, and may be able to provide the evidence needed to convict the perpetrator.

To reach Stealth Security Services, call 1-877-939-2824, or 1-877-WE WATCH.

*Miami Herald May 23, 2007