What is the standard practice with video surveillance?

• A. Record only during emergencies
• B. Monitor when possible
• C. Turn cameras off at night
• D. Ignore surveillance footage

Answer: (B)

Active, real-time observation of video feeds lets security staff detect incidents as they happen, direct responders, and preserve evidence. Monitoring when possible is the best practice because it provides immediate safeguards and quicker resolution, whereas relying only on recordings would delay response and miss important context. Recording alone is still important, but it doesn’t replace live oversight. Turning cameras off at night creates dangerous blind spots, and ignoring surveillance footage defeats the purpose of having cameras in the first place. When feasible, facilities should have trained personnel monitoring feeds and following procedures for responding to events and securely storing footage.