Security systems in a bank

A bank branch is a very sensitive place where we install security systems. As a result, it is one of the most secured places. We can find all kinds of security systems no matter how big it is. 

In addition to the security protocol that the administration establishes on the staff as security measures. Electronic Security systems are as additional layer to ensure maximum security in the branch.

This article is an illustration of a set of security systems in a bank. It is not a disclosure of a bank security methods but an illustration of the applications of the systems.

So what security systems must be there in a bank ?

We often install all types of security systems in a bank. they are a must to secure it. Therefore the following systems are likely to be in any financial institution :  

• Video surveillance with continuous remote viewing and video analytics options 
• Electronic and biometric access control
• Anti-burglary system with Silent alarm systems and panic and holdup devices

Video surveillance is indispensable in security sytems in a bank ?

Cameras must be installed at all entries and exits of a branch premises, this allows to have footages of everyone that enters or goes out of a bank.

Secondly, all movements in the bank lobby must be viewed. A 360 degrees fish eyed camera are very suitable for such a request. it can provide a good coverage of a whole lobby with very advanced functionalities like zooming. 

The tellers are the first line to receive customers, most of the operations are done there, so they must be covered, to anticipate any suspected intention and criminal action.

In addition, all ATMs must be under video surveillance. A camera in this particular case has to provide a clear image of a customer face and a maintenance operator who works on it. As a result, if the ATM is in a separate room, there must be a camera to cover it’s rear side.

Also, you need to install camera in the safe room, better to install one camera at the entrance and another one inside the room to have footage of every movement into and from it

Finally, the IT and the mechanical rooms are very important. Not only we must limit access into them but watch them all the time.   

In summary, this is a physical installation of a video surveillance system. Video analytics must be considered as well on the configuration side, for example motion detection must be applied to detect suspicious behaviors. And facial detection can also help to identify suspected individuals. 

Remote monitoring 

Live video monitoring of video feeds is very important. Teams of live monitoring can dispatch authorities in an emergency cases or a robbery case

Read more about monitoring stations

Access control 

Access control filters the access of people to certain places in the branch. No need to security officer to watch the client’s movements. The system closes all accesses and only allows proper persons. According to predefined access levels, we can program access control system to block employees to access at certain time into the branch. For example, after the business hours, preventing late-night security breaches.

Anti burglary system 

No chance to force the safe room… The picture bellow shows an entrance with vibration sensor and heat detector and door contact sensor. either vibration or heat will trigger the alarm

Anti-burglary system is the core of a financial institution’s security system. For it prevents break ins around the clock. 

To be efficient, We set the bank premises as different partitions. according to security levels of the areas. In other words, some partitions stay armed 24 hours and others bank employees can disarm in working days hours.  

The burglary system also supervises the hold up and panic buttons that sends silent alarms to dispatch authorities  

Conclusion

The managers of financial institutions require very sophisticated security systems with very advanced integration functionalities. live monitoring is a must as well in banks, so security never stops. In addition, The staff implements additional security measures and procedures to make the robbery almost impossible