Author: TeamKlaborate

We reinforce our core values more by discussing real instances of recent events that are worth discussing for their failures even more than the successful ones.  Part of our core values are in accepting the mistakes of employees and management and using those examples to learn and to not make similar errors. At our core, […]

Construction sites frequently experience theft by knowledgeable criminals, who are after tools as well as major construction equipment. These sites also attract less sophisticated burglars who are just looking to find something they can quickly sell. They now realize that with many police departments experiencing “defunding”, the likelihood of being caught is very slim. Even […]

Covert (disguised) cameras are most often used as a means of recording criminal activity in business locations as well as in residences.  Most often, covert video cameras are installed after crimes are noticed, but what about using covert cameras as a part of a routine video camera installation?  Thieves, vandals & other criminals often look […]

A world famous cosmetic company’s headquarters, had a special locked security room where they kept high value incentive prizes for their top sales producers.  The room was always kept locked and the keys were held by trusted management people. But, quantities of gifts kept “disappearing”.    Covert cameras were installed inside the “special” room.  Within a […]

By Barry Levine, Founder & CEO of Sperry West®. An extremely imaginative George Orwell, published his famous book, 1984, in England in 1949 and it remains a classic to this day. The societal theme of the book was probably patterned from Stalin era Russia and brought to the extreme. The only video cameras at the […]

Typically, a problem occurs, such as theft, illegal entry, harassment, or vandalism and when it happens again, one or more covert cameras are employed to record a perpetrator. Often it works, but it may take time as well as even the relocation of covert cameras. Most employee thieves know exactly where overt, normal cameras are […]

You learn of an employee or a vendor, claiming harassment by another employee, in your organization. What can you do? So far, it is just one persons word and perhaps a witness, if you are lucky. Harassment of course, is often unwanted sexual advances or attempts at intimidation. It can take many forms, including “requests” […]

Alarms, CCTV & Access Control, are three of the most popular systems used to deter crime and even occasionally to assist in capturing crime.  Along with several other devices, they can be very helpful, particularly as aids to situational awareness. If you are utilizing these technologies, why should you also consider being prepared to employ […]

We all know that covert cameras and systems can help catch criminals, but with what results? If you plan to use covert technology, are you prepared for the consequences of your success? That’s right, “success” not failure. What if you record a crime taking place and recognize the perpetrator? What next? What policy does your […]