Employee safety is paramount for businesses. At its core, employee safety involves measures and protocols designed to protect the well-being of individuals in potentially dangerous situations.
For retailers, this means creating an environment where employees can perform their duties without fear of harm, especially during violent incidents. In retail stores, employees are often the first to encounter these threats. Without the right tools, they might feel compelled to intervene directly—putting their own lives at risk. But how can retailers ensure employee safety in a world where threats are increasingly complex and unpredictable?
Flock Safety provides a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to bolster employee safety measures, offering retailers and their staff peace of mind. From license plate recognition (LPR) cameras to advanced video solutions and gunshot detection technology, Flock empowers retailers to protect their teams while preventing them from engaging in dangerous situations.
Building an LPR Security Perimeter Around Your Stores
Flock Safety’s LPR cameras automatically capture and catalog license plate data from vehicles entering or exiting a property. In the event of a theft incident or other crime, security personnel can simply add the suspect’s vehicle to a custom hot list. This triggers an alert when the vehicle returns, enabling security teams or law enforcement to respond quickly—without requiring employees to directly engage with suspects. Instead of running after a fleeing criminal or confronting them on the premises, employees remain safe while the technology works in the background to track known offenders.
Flock Safety’s LPR cameras also work to protect your staff by building a virtual safety perimeter around your premises by allowing the early detection and intervention of any potential threats, before they’re able to enter your store. Flock Safety builds virtual zones of coverage with technologies like:
- Flock Safety Falcon® License Plate Recognition (LPR) Cameras: LPR technology identifies and tracks vehicles entering and exiting your premises. By flagging vehicles associated with known threats, security personnel can detect and respond to potential offenders early.
- Flock Safety Condor™ Video: AI-powered live and recorded video provides continuous monitoring of your premises. These cameras offer real-time video feeds and recorded footage, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Flock Safety Raven® Audio Detection: Audio detection triggers alerts when sounds such as gunshots are detected, enabling security personnel to investigate and respond quickly.
By stopping potential offenders before they’re able to reach the point of entry, you’re able to better guarantee the safety of your employees by proactively stopping threats before they’re able to act.
Automating Threat Detection with AI-Powered Technology
Flock is at the forefront of utilizing AI-powered technology for 24/7 threat detection. Flock’s video cameras are equipped with People Detection Alerts that can be configured to automatically detect individuals in restricted areas during unauthorized times, such as after hours. Additionally, Flock’s PTZ cameras feature Guardian Mode, which automatically detects and tracks people and vehicles, capturing detailed images around the clock—even overnight or when no physical camera operator is present.
Flock’s new mobile security trailer—equipped with two PTZ cameras and a 360-degree camera—also works to proactively detect and deter people from entering parking lots and other restricted areas during off-hours. With its bold design and flashing blue lights, the mobile security trailer sends a clear message to potential offenders: You’re being watched. They also integrate seamlessly with Flock’s LPR cameras, linking vehicle data to video evidence. This empowers businesses to move beyond visual deterrence alone and to obtain actionable intelligence that security teams can use and law enforcement can leverage to close cases more efficiently.
Whether used to secure parking lots, shopping centers, construction sites, or utility facilities, Flock Safety’s Mobile Security Trailer helps ensure both threat prevention and accountability. Equipped with three high-performance cameras, including two AI-powered PTZ cameras and one panoramic camera for 360-degree coverage, the trailer offers comprehensive monitoring for a variety of situations. Its loudspeaker delivers live or pre-recorded warnings, reinforcing its ability to deter trespassing, theft, and other unwanted activities. Meanwhile, security teams receive instant alerts for unauthorized individuals or suspicious vehicles, ensuring rapid response when it’s needed most.
Fighting Violent Crime to Protect Customers and Staff
Flock’s gunshot detection system can also make a significant impact on employee safety. This advanced audio technology instantly identifies the sound of gunfire, pinpoints its location, and alerts law enforcement within seconds. In active shooter situations, this rapid response capability can save lives by ensuring that law enforcement arrives faster. More importantly, employees are not left to assess the danger themselves or make split-second decisions in high-stress situations.
Using gunshot detection in conjunction with LPR cameras provides the crucial evidence needed to identify perpetrators and resolve incidents. For employees, this means that their role in security incidents can shift from reactive to observational.
One in seven people in the US live near a recent gun-based homicide. Gunshot detection, paired with LPR and video, can protect employees and keep them safe with faster response times—and more background information on critical incidents.
Creating a Culture of Safety
At Flock Safety, we believe that employee safety is about more than just technology—it’s about creating a culture where employees feel supported and protected. By integrating LPR cameras, video, and gunshot detection into your workplace violence prevention plan, you’re investing not only in the safety of your business but also in the well-being of your team. Proven safety benefits include:
- Reduced physical risk: Employees remain out of harm’s way, relying on technology to handle potentially dangerous situations.
- Faster law enforcement response: By providing automated, real-time alerts and actionable objective evidence to law enforcement, employees can rest assured that swift action will be taken.
- Increased employee satisfaction: Knowing that the business has invested in advanced security solutions makes employees feel safer and more valued.
Let technology do the heavy lifting so your employees can focus on what they do best—without fear of violence or other threats. Learn more by visiting flocksafety.com.