What each does well
| Guards on site or on patrol | Cameras with AI analysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Where the guard is at that moment | Every connected camera, around the clock |
| Attention | Fades after minutes in front of screens | Constant |
| Response | Can go, check, talk, intervene | Cannot intervene; alerts the people who can |
| Judgement | Understands context and people | Detects defined events; people decide what follows |
| Evidence | Notes and memory | Snapshot and clip for every alert, searchable later |
How they work together
- Fewer pointless patrols. Guards respond to events with the clip in hand instead of walking rounds at random times.
- More sites per person. A small team can cover more cameras and sites because it only acts on confirmed events.
- Better decisions on call-outs. A clip shows whether it is a person at the fence or a fox.
- A review step. If you want, someone on your own staff confirms each alert before it goes to the guard service.
When guards cannot be hired
Many security providers struggle to fill shifts, and nights and weekends are the hardest. AI video analytics does not replace the person who responds, but it makes sure that person spends their time on events that matter.
Our recommendation
Plan the alert chain first: who gets which alert by day and by night, and what they do next.
Frequently asked questions
Can ProDataAI Lens send alerts to our guard service?
Yes, by email, text message or messenger to the people you name. A direct connection to an alarm receiving centre depends on its systems, so we check it for your site.
Will we need fewer guards?
That depends on your site and your risks. Many sites use the same people to cover more cameras and sites, rather than cutting the team.
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