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Author: Kevin Harkins

Kevin Harkins is the Director of Sales at Edge CCTV, where he has spent 10 years helping business owners design and implement commercial security camera systems across Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, and beyond. Starting as an Outside Sales Representative and working his way up through Sales Manager to Director of Sales, Kevin has guided hundreds of businesses through the process of evaluating, specifying, and installing the right system for their facility. His focus is on education over pressure - making sure every client understands their options and ends up with a solution that genuinely works for them.

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Complete Guide to HOA Security Camera Systems: What Every Board Member Needs to Know

Security Camera Planning for HOA Board Members and Property Managers If you serve on an HOA board or manage a gated community, security camera decisions are among the most impactful investments you will make for your community. A well-designed system deters crime, documents incidents, reduces liability, and directly supports property values. A poorly planned system […]

Business Security Camera ROI: How Cameras Pay for Themselves

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When a security camera system costs $5,000–$15,000, it’s natural to ask: “Is this really worth the investment?” The answer, backed by data, is a resounding yes. For most businesses, a professional security camera system pays for itself within 3 to 12 months through a combination of theft reduction, insurance savings, liability protection, and operational improvements. […]

HOA Security Camera Rules and Best Practices

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Homeowners associations face a unique security challenge: balancing the safety of the community with the privacy expectations of residents. Security cameras can dramatically reduce crime, vandalism, and unauthorized access in HOA-managed communities — but only if they’re implemented with proper planning, clear policies, and resident buy-in. This guide covers everything an HOA board needs to […]

Multi-Location Security Camera Management: One Platform, Every Site

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Managing one location’s security is hard enough. When you’re responsible for two, five, or fifty locations, the complexity multiplies — different camera brands, separate login credentials, disconnected footage, and no way to get a unified view of your entire operation. It doesn’t have to be this way. Modern multi-location security camera platforms let you view, […]

Construction Site Theft Prevention: A Complete Guide

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Construction site theft costs the industry an estimated $1 billion annually in the United States, and that figure doesn’t include the downstream costs: project delays, insurance premium increases, re-ordering materials, and lost productivity. The problem is real: construction sites are uniquely vulnerable. They’re large, open, often unoccupied at night, and filled with high-value materials and […]

Security Camera Installation Cost in Atlanta, GA: What to Expect in 2026

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Planning a security camera system for your Atlanta business? You’ve probably searched for pricing and found everything from “$200 for a 4-pack” to “$50,000+ for enterprise systems.” The range is frustrating — and most of those numbers are meaningless without knowing your building. Here’s the reality: commercial security isn’t a product you buy off a […]

Security That Doesn’t Clock Out

Many apartment security incidents happen after business hours. Learn how LiveView Monitoring helps protect residents, parking lots, mailrooms, and amenities in real time.

Restaurant Security Camera Best Practices

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Why Every Restaurant Needs Security Cameras The restaurant industry faces some of the highest theft rates of any sector. Consider these statistics: 75% of restaurant shrinkage is caused by employee theft (National Restaurant Association) The average restaurant loses $7-$10 per employee per shift to unauthorized meals, drinks, and voided transactions Slip-and-fall claims are the most […]

Security Camera Laws in Georgia: What Business Owners Need to Know

Is It Legal to Have Security Cameras at Your Georgia Business? Yes. Georgia law allows businesses to install and operate security camera systems. In fact, video surveillance is widely encouraged for businesses, and many insurance companies offer premium discounts for businesses with professional security camera systems. However, there are important rules about where cameras can […]