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staff and guests when the parking areas are less active.
In the food service areas, the casino uses network cameras to monitor safety and food preparations. The ultra-discreet fixed mini
dome provides a 360-degree panoramic view.
“Because of the wide field of view, we can use fewer cameras and
still feel confident that we’re able to document any type of miscon- duct or accident,” Underwood said. “It allows us to be proactive in any litigation that might arise.”
Additional cameras in the warehouse are used to verify that the in- coming palettes match the quantity of product listed on the bill of lading. Underwood’s team installed the cameras in horizontal mode to monitor
the dock doors and in Corridor Format to look down the warehouse racks where product is pulled and distributed to different departments.
The casino also uses cameras in its food and beverage department, tying video to the live ticketing at the point of sale.
“This helps us track whether employees are providing the right discount to guests or ringing up discounts they shouldn’t,” Under- wood said. “It also shows us whether the product being delivered is actually what’s being rung up.”
In some instances, the casino also uses the cameras’ two-way au- dio capabilities to up the surveillance ante. One primary location is the cashier area where interactions with customers can be monitored
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