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Slip-and-Fall Scams

CBS News reports on the growing "slip and fall" scam. Is your business protected? Well, if you do not have a high quality digital surveillance system, the answer is no. More than ever, people who slip and fall in public establishments are turning out to be fraudulent. Sharyl Attkisson reports on one of the fastest-growing scams in the U.S. View the video by clicking here.

10 Holiday Security Tips For Retailers

While analysts are cautiously optimistic about this year's holiday retail outlook, retailers need to take steps to prevent shoplifters or a dishonest employee from dampening a good selling season. Below is a list to help retailers protect their businesses this holiday season: 1. Make sure your video surveillance system is working properly. It may have been a while since you looked closely at your video surveillance system and confirmed that it was capturing images properly. Check to see that the cameras are still positioned to give you optimal coverage. Make sure the system’s digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR) is plugged in! Also make sure you have a UPS in place and that it has been tested. 2. Verify that your holiday decorations and displays do not obstruct your security systems. Watch out for decorations and displays that may obstruct video cameras or set off motion sensors. Mylar balloons are notorious for causing false alarms. 3. Test your hol...