A new technology partnership between Sentinel and Facewatch has enabled them to offer an integrated solution focused on improving workplace security.
Michael Askew, CEO at Monitor Computer Systems, said: “Profit margins in retail are so tight that losses from theft can undermine the viability of stores. The Facewatch facial recognition system provides a means of preventing shoplifting before it happens, resulting in loss reduction. By immediately alerting store managers and security guards of the entrance of a suspicious person, a low-key response can deter would-be thieves. Where staff are unable to respond to potential theft or anti-social behaviour, the Facewatch system can transmit notifications to a Sentinel alarm receiving centre, where the operators can respond by issuing audible warnings over the store PA system. Eight ‘Til Late stores can gain particular benefit from this remote protection service during the hours when managers are not present and staff are particularly vulnerable. We believe that this combination of Facewatch and Sentinel technologies will be a big step forward in the fight against crime.”
Nick Fisher, CEO at Facewatch, added: “As we come out of lockdown and enter a tough period of high unemployment and a long recession, crime and anti-social behaviour, which is already showing a huge spike, will only get worse. It is therefore incredibly timely that we have been able to partner with Michael and his team to deliver the integration upgrade now.”
