Restaurant Security Cameras

Jon Jones ● Sep 30 ● 13 min read

In 2020, more than 10,450 crimes occurred in American restaurants, making the sector the eighth-most likely place for attacks. Moreover, according to the Unified Crime Report by the FBI, businesses that lack a comprehensive security system are 4.5x more likely to be targets of theft and burglary. In fact, the report found that if an alarm is present at the business, then about 60% of burglars sought out an alternative target. If you are a restaurant owner, then you should take the appropriate measures to protect your restaurant against property crimes. At Monarch, we’re here to help you build a security system with security cameras that works for you and your restaurant.

Keeping an Eye on Your Restaurant: The Benefits of Restaurant Security Cameras

With the restaurant security cameras offered by Verkada, you can help protect your clientele, staff, and property. After all, restaurant security cameras help to reduce unauthorized access to your property. It is one of the most visible deterrents a restaurant owner can use to help protect their company from prevalent crimes such as theft, robbery, and dine-and-dashes. There are countless more benefits to restaurant security cameras. Consider the following advantages of restaurant security cameras:

Deter Theft and Robbery

Since the pandemic first began, restaurants have become a popular target for criminal activities. Often, criminals target cash and go straight for the restaurant’s safe. Thus, restaurant security cameras allow one to deter crimes such as robberies, employee theft, dine-and-dashes, vandalism, assault, or other malicious behaviors. Additionally, security cameras help your restaurant security personnel identify suspicious activities both inside and outside the restaurant. Overall, restaurant security cameras ensure the safety of staff and clientele.

Reduce Emergency Response Time

In the case of an emergency like a burglary, you can dramatically reduce the authorities’ response time by sharing the live feed of your surveillance cameras via SMS. You can rest assured that your people and your assets are safe and secure with this feature.

Evidence in Case of Crimes

Restaurants often find it challenging to provide substantial evidence in a case that can be considered indisputable. Any court case can be complicated by the constant back-and-forth between witnesses and persuasion techniques of a lawyer. What cannot be contested, though, is a clear and concise video depicting an action – criminal or not. For this reason, many restaurant owners depend on Verkada security cameras. Rest assured that our restaurant security cameras capture 24/7 footage that is accessible on the cloud anywhere, anytime.

Evidence to Quickly Resolve In-House Conflicts

Although it is less than ideal to have in-house conflicts, it is a reality that many restaurant owners face. These conflicts can range from simple spats and arguments to full blown violence. Such conflicts, particularly those involving harassment, can be very difficult to resolve. So, even though one hopes that using footage from security cameras to resolve a conflict won’t be necessary, it is comforting to know that one has a conclusive record of employee interaction in case a “difference of opinion” arises. Moreover, Verkada restaurant security cameras and environmental sensors that detect noise levels can even help restaurant owners identify a potential issue before it even arises.

People rarely decide to start a fight with a coworker out of the blue; instead, animosity often festers over time and eventually bubbles to the point where someone is hurt or worse. With Verkada’s restaurant security cameras, you can keep a watchful eye on your employees – even when you’re not at your company – so as to prevent any serious in-house conflicts.

Improve Employee Productivity

Payroll costs are among a business’ largests expenses. It is important, then, to know that your payroll dollars are well spent. Of course, you don’t want your employees slacking off by just surfing the internet all day or arriving late and leaving early. Monarch can help you keep your employees on track with a professionally designed network of in-house video surveillance cameras and sensors that are strategically placed.

For example, Verkada environmental sensors let you know when there is crowding going on. You can then look to your security cameras – on the very same platform – to assess the situation. Overall, Verkada’s restaurant security cameras and devices can help you be sure that you’re maximizing profit.

Provide a Sense of Safety

Nowadays, restaurants are looking for ways to provide a sense of safety for their employees and customers. You can give your restaurant a sense of safety and credibility by installing security cameras. As mentioned, cameras can help deter crime and can also be used to identify criminals.

Cameras in your business can also help improve response time in the event of an emergency; this may help employees feel safe in their working environment. Overall, you can keep your staff and clientele safe with Verkada cameras and devices.

Monitor Kitchen Safety

To ensure your employees are complying with kitchen safety rules and regulations, you can regularly have audits of your security cameras. With restaurant security cameras, you are able to monitor kitchen safety.

Why Choose Monarch for Your Restaurant Security Cameras and System?

If you’re going to invest in a surveillance system, then you’re not going to want security cameras that are difficult to install, maintain, and use. Nor will you want to pay for features you don’t even use. So, rest assured that Monarch has your back. Verkada cameras stand out from the rest because they provide an advanced, AI-driven security environment. Consider the following features that make all cloud-based devices of Verkada unique:

• Solid-state Storage (SSD): No NVR, DVR, or server is required. This means you pay for what you use – and that’s all. Moreover, this reduces any extra overhead operations and the expenses they come with.
• Regular, Automatic Software Updates: No need to worry about if your devices are working properly or are up-to-date with our Verkada devices.
• Simple Plug-and-Play Install: Just a standard Ethernet cable is required for the cameras to be brought online and fully operational within minutes.
• Unlimited Storage on Camera and Cloud: Reduce your business’ liability risk with unlimited cloud archiving offered by Verkada cameras.
• Unlimited Users Allowed: You can easily authorize admins access to an unlimited number of users. So, if you want someone else in charge of security because you’re too busy running the organization, they can easily access everything you do – at the same time!
• Accessible Anywhere, Anytime: Access archived or live feed videos on any device or browser.
• Live Alerts: Receive instant alerts in any meaningful event.
• Infinitely Scalable: No matter how large your business is, we can help you keep everyone on the same page.
• 10-Year Warranty: Rest assured that your money is well protected!

 Creating A Security System

It is critical to address the most significant issues faced by restaurants such as burglaries, theft, vandalism, and violence while developing your security system. Of course, you’ll also want to protect your staff and clientele and ensure they feel safe. At Verkada, we’re here to help you build a restaurant security system that is the best fit for you. We’ll start off with the ultimate security measure: restaurant security cameras.

Restaurant Security Cameras: Design and Features

Verkada offers technology that is secure and easy to use. The set-up is simple: once a device is installed, it is online and fully operational within just a few minutes. Consider the following advantages of Verkada’s security cameras:

• Live access feeds: One can easily monitor access-based activity.
• Floor plans: Quickly respond to incidents with real-time motion plotting. With floor plans, you could also click into any device in order to view the footage of that specific device.
• People and Vehicle Analytics: Verkada offers advanced search filters. You could search for individuals by clothing color or search for vehicles by color, make, or even license plates.
• Time lapse: Watch a day of footage in under 30 seconds with timelapses.
• Live links: You can share secure access to footage or camera feeds with authorized users via SMS or link. You could also limit the duration of time that viewers can access the footage. Of course, you can also easily add, edit, or even revoke user access.

Furthermore, Verkada offers white security cameras that are thoughtfully designed. The cameras have a durable design, firmware signing, and can detect tampering. We offer a variety of options to meet your security needs including: the Verkada Indoor Dome Series, the Verkada Outdoor Dome Series, the Verkada Bullet Series, the Verkada Mini Series, and Verkada Fisheye Series.

Verkada Indoor Dome Series

The Verkada Indoor Dome Camera is designed for indoor, high-traffic areas. It is the perfect general-purpose security camera. There are three versions of this camera: CD42, CD52, and C62.

	CD42	CD52	CD62
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	4K
Type of Lens	Fixed, with 3x Zoom Digitally	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom
Standard Retention	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 90 Days
Standard Storage	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
IR Range	15m	30m	30m

The Verkada Outdoor Dome Series

The Verkada Outdoor Dome Series is both weather- and tamper-resistant. Its capabilities function well even in areas with limited bandwidth and connectivity. This is perfect if you want to monitor the parking lot of your organization and if you want to capture key license plates. There are three versions of this camera: CD42-E, CD52-E, and C62-E.

	CD42-E	CD52-E	CD62-E
Type	Outdoors	Outdoors	Outdoors
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	4K
Type of Lens	Fixed, with 3x Zoom Digitally	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom
Standard Retention	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 90 Days
Standard Storage	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
IR Range	15m	30m	30m

The Verkada Bullet Series

The Verkada Bullet Series is ideal for long range, outdoor surveillance. It is built to withstand harsh environments. The Verkada Bullet camera is available in two lens types: wide angle and telephoto. There are four versions of this camera: CB51-E, CB61-E, CB51-TE, CB61-TE

	CB51-E	CB51-TE	CB61-E	CB61-TE
Type	Indoor and/or Outdoor	Indoor and/or Outdoor	Indoor and/or Outdoor	Indoor and/or Outdoor
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	4K	4K
Type of Lens	Zoom, with up to 3x Optical and Digital zoom	Telephoto Zoom, with 8-20mm focal length	Zoom, with up to 3x Optical and Digital zoom	Telephoto Zoom, with 8-20mm focal length
Standard Retention	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
Standard Storage	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 90 Days	Up to 90 Days
IR Range	30m	50m	30m	50m
Audio	–	–	–

The Verkada Mini Series

The Verkada Mini Series offers both flexibility and enhanced resolution. The Mini Camera is a compact size that can fit any space, anywhere indoors! If you wish to conserve space, then this is the camera for you. There are three versions of this camera: CM41-S, CM41, and CM41-E.

	CM41-S	CM41	CM41-E
Type	Indoor	Indoor	Outdoor
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	5MP
Type of Lens	Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom	Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom	Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom
Standard Retention	Up to 90 days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days
Standard Storage	Up to 385GB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
IR Range	N/A	15m	15m
Audio	–	Yes	–

The Verkada Fisheye Camera

The Verkada Fisheye Camera provides a panoramic view of the entire property – both indoor and outdoor. This camera allows for total surveillance coverage – which is critical to protect your organization. The Fisheye Camera comes in one version: CF81-E. It is both an indoor and outdoor camera with an image resolution of 12MP. It has a fixed type of lens that has the ability to digitally zoom up to 3x. The maximum storage capacity available is 2TB. It can store up to 90 days of footage. It has audio. Lastly, it has an IR range of 20m.

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 Why Choose Verkada for Restaurant Security Systems?

(1) Easy Install and Use

Verkada offers an integrated security platform that protects people and property, ensures quality control, and maximizes operational productivity. We offer new standards for security. For example, our devices are easy to install, use, and maintain. All of our products have a plug-and-play design meaning that our devices are online within minutes of installation without any configurations on your part. Moreover, you can easily access any device of your restaurant from any browser or device of yours. Lastly, our products are designed to have automatic security and software updates in order to reduce maintenance overhead. Overall, our products are perfect for your restaurant security system!

(2) Guaranteed Scalability

The security systems offered by Verkada do not depend on servers or networks, making it easy to scale. Moreover, we are able to guarantee centralized device management. In other words, you can manage all of your devices across the restaurant on one single cloud-managed platform. Moreover, our restaurant security systems have unlimited cloud archiving, making it simple to store and organize critical footage.

(3) Secure from the Beginning

All devices from Verkada are secure by default. Our security systems have end-to-end encryption. In other words, only authorized, inbound connections are accepted and able to access data.

Moreover, our security systems offer role-based access. This means administrations are able to configure the levels of user permissions. Lastly, you can view the usage of systems to ensure compliance and internal control with the audit logs that our systems offer.

How a Verkada Restaurant Security System Works for You

A comprehensive security system is important to keep restaurants safe and secure. So how would a Verkada security system work for you?

The Roles of Security

With centralized management, security teams can readily and remotely access any information needed if they have the authorization. This is because the devices are all cloud-managed and have role-based permissions.

The Roles of Restaurant Managers

The restaurant managers can remotely monitor the business because of centralized device management. Essentially, to monitor the restaurant, one only needs to go onto one platform and all the information is there. This allows the managers to quickly find, share, and even save footage for any investigations. Lastly, the managers can improve operations to enhance productivity and safety with environmental insights provided by our devices.

The Roles of Owners

Owners can also use our devices to promote worker safety, food safety, and ensure all compliance measures are met. With environmental sensors, they can detect any changes that may harm workers. Furthermore, they protect liability with onboard and cloud-based storage.

All in all, a Verkada security system offered by Monarch guarantees safety and security for everyone involved in your restaurant!

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Updated: Oct 10