5-Camera CCTV System Deters Break-Ins at Dayton Professional Office
A small professional services office in Dayton, Ohio experienced two after-hours break-ins within a single year, resulting in stolen equipment and significant disruption to operations. With no existing camera system, they had no footage to reference following either incident. DLM Installations designed a focused 5-camera IP surveillance system that provided complete coverage of the office — inside and out — at a budget-friendly investment.
The Challenge
The office occupied a standalone commercial suite in a small Dayton business park. After two break-ins in the same year, the business owner needed a surveillance solution that would deter future intrusions, provide evidence if an incident occurred, and allow remote monitoring when staff were not present. Budget was a key consideration — they needed a right-sized system without enterprise-level complexity or cost.
The Solution
DLM recommended a focused 5-camera design perfectly matched to the office's footprint and risk profile. We installed a 4MP wide-angle camera above the front entrance capturing facial-level images of anyone approaching the door, a bullet camera covering the rear parking lot and back door, a dome camera inside the reception area, a camera in the server and equipment room, and a final camera covering the office manager's workstation where sensitive documents were handled. The system used a compact commercial NVR with 4TB of storage and full mobile app access for the owner.
The Results
- No break-in attempts in the 18 months since the system was installed
- Owner receives instant motion alerts on their phone if anyone approaches the building after hours
- Insurance company documented the new system and adjusted the commercial property premium
- Employees report feeling significantly more secure working late evenings in the office
- The visible camera presence serves as an active deterrent to opportunistic intrusion
Project Details
Location
Dayton, Ohio
Industry
Small Offices
Cameras Installed
5 cameras
Equipment Used
- 4MP Wide-Angle Dome Camera (entrance)
- 4MP Bullet Camera (parking lot/rear)
- 4MP Dome Cameras (interior)
- Compact Commercial NVR — 4TB
- Mobile Remote Viewing App
- Motion Alert Notifications
What Was Installed
Front Entrance Camera
A wide-angle 4MP dome camera above the front door capturing clear facial-level images of anyone approaching or entering the office.
Rear Parking Lot Coverage
A weatherproof bullet camera covering the rear parking area and back entrance — the point of entry used in both prior incidents.
Reception & Common Area
Interior dome camera covering the reception desk and waiting area — providing a record of all visitor and delivery activity during business hours.
Equipment & Server Room
Camera protecting the room where computers, servers, and high-value equipment are stored.
Financial Workstation
Overhead camera covering the office manager's station where sensitive financial records and client documents are handled.
Motion Alerts & Remote Access
Instant push notifications to the owner's smartphone when motion is detected after hours, with live and recorded video accessible anywhere.
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