Dedicated Monitoring

At the core of almost any VirSec™ service is Dedicated Remote Video Monitoring. Most Remote Video Monitoring companies are event driven. This means their operators only look at your facility if an alarm or other trigger occurs. VirSec™ is a PROACTIVE service, which dedicates the time to view and assess cameras (or other systems) and make informed decisions about the status of your facility.

An example of the value of Dedicated Remote Video Monitoring is the VirSec™ Virtual Patrol. Most video monitoring companies offer “Virtual Patrols”. This may provide the illusion of proactive service but in actuality it is still a triggered event. At a pre-determined time, their system tells them to make a patrol. An operator holds down a button and cycles through a preset sequence of camera views. If something OBVIOUS is seen, they will react. VirSec™ Virtual Patrols go beyond the obvious. VirSec™ Officers are all licensed security officers selectively utilizing cameras to perform their patrol. They are trained to assess situations and individuals, even in large groups, for behaviors that are characteristic of impending criminal action. This means a VirSec™ Officer can intervene even before a vandalism or break-in to PREVENT the act.

Such action is not possible when operating only with alarms or other triggers. Proactive services require dedicated time spent assessing the activity on a camera view. Video data may be correlated to access control or other system data to enhance the assessment. These actions can be effective, even when performed for only small windows of time. VirSec™ Virtual Security Officers focus on dedicated monitoring of customer systems.

Testimonials

“Cameras are worth little unless they are monitored, and hiring, training, and supervising a security officer is ineffective and expensive. VirSec Virtual Security met our needs, and we recommend all schools consider your firm’s services”

Jeremy Gilliam
Superintendent
Michigan Technical Academy

“People get tired, they fall asleep, their car breaks down on the way to work, they get sick, you name it…VirSec removes that human element…With VirSec’s system, we’re looking at savings of $500,000 (on security) over a five-year span”

Mike Case
Director of Loss Prevention
Art Van

“It has been a cost savings for us…Most of our sites are donor centers that are between 3,000 to 8,000 square feet that do not merit having a traditional security guard. so the virtual security services from VirSec has an edge. It’s not just after the fact, it’s someone that is actively watching the facilities and seeing things first hand. It’s also used for preventative purposes”

Bill Ogg
Director of Facilities – Western Division
American Red Cross

“Since actual surveillance began, VirSec has worked with local police response on multiple occasions to mitigate security problems that have been a constant source of irritation for our employees and our guests. I would recommend VirSec Virtual Security as a high quality provider for anyone in need of a cost-effective security solution”

Mike Jaber
Motel 6