Protecting Investments and Ensuring Safety with Advanced Surveillance Systems
Installing CCTV on retail forecourts and EV hubs is essential for deterring vandalism and damage to dispensers and EV chargers. The presence of cameras can discourage individuals from tampering with or damaging charging/dispensing equipment, ensuring that these facilities remain operational and safe for users. By capturing clear footage of any incidents, CCTV systems help identify and apprehend vandals, protecting the retailer’s investment in EV infrastructure and dispensing equipment, while ensuring a reliable service for customers.
Beyond protecting site equipment, security cameras significantly enhance overall safety on retail forecourts. They boost employee protection and reduce revenue losses from theft. The visible presence of cameras is a strong deterrent, discouraging potential criminals from targeting the on-site shop or kiosk. High-resolution footage captures vehicle details, registration plates and often the faces of individuals, making it easier to identify culprits after an incident. Knowing they are being recorded frequently leads wrongdoers to seek out less secure locations.
The Power of Real-Time Monitoring
CCTV systems offer real-time monitoring, enabling staff to quickly respond to any suspicious activity and effectively prevent theft or vandalism before it occurs. Over time, these systems can identify patterns in criminal behavior, allowing forecourts and EV hubs to adjust their security measures and focus on high-risk times or areas. This proactive approach enhances immediate safety and contributes to long-term security strategies.
When integrated with DVLA data, the system identifies and records registration numbers, making CCTV more effective in preventing drive-offs. It alerts staff about known fuel thieves and false number plates before fuelling begins, allowing them to control the pump release and stop theft.
TSG Ireland is here to help
The Watch-it Security Solution by TSG Ireland is a highly regarded CCTV system, specifically designed for forecourts and EV hubs, and is renowned for its effectiveness in deterring crime.
Unlike traditional systems, Watch-it uses high-definition (HD) cameras that activate with the slightest movement, making it easier to locate specific incidents without sifting through hours of footage. Site owners and authorised personnel can access and view recordings in real-time or retrospectively on any smart device.
The cameras are integrated with number plate recognition software and point-of-sale equipment at the dispensers, EV charge points and kiosks, providing valuable data linked to the recordings. This includes pump numbers, receipt details, staff involved, time and date and other transaction information.
To facilitate quick and safe charging for EV drivers, Watch-it oversees charging stations and notifies operators of accessibility problems, such as vehicles remaining plugged in after charging concludes. It identifies hazards like smoking vehicles, potential vandalism, and unsafe conditions, triggering automatic alerts.
Author: Cheryl Ashton
