Across the country, municipalities ranging in size from Pompano Beach, FL. to Dallas, TX. are passing ordinances requiring the installation of surveillance cameras in certain retail environments. This growing movement lends credibility to our industry’s ability to not only deter crime, but assist law enforcement in the prosecution of criminals. This has a direct impact on the safety of employees and customers, ultimately leading to lower turnover and increased customer visits. Following are just a few examples of these proposals:

Dallas, TX – Ordinance requires all 950 C-Stores to install high-res cameras, silent alarms and drop-down safes by May 2010.

Milwaukee, WI – Proposal requires taverns with three or more reported crimes in one year to install video surveillance.

Pompano Beach, FL – Shopping centers and drug stores greater than 25K sq. ft. required to install cameras covering the entire parking lot. Cameras must be installed within 180 days and video archived for at least one month.