Resources
Case Studies, Educational Videos, Technical Guides, and Floorplan Samples.
Book a Security ReviewA History of Excellence
Education
Richmond County School District discussed how improved resolution increased campus visibility and decreased injuries and disciplinary issues at 16 separate campuses.
Education
Del Norte County School District needed to modernize their security cameras with a dual retention backup policy at 12 separate campuses to help protect students, staff, and faculty.
Manufacturing
Woodgrain discussed how the Covid related spike in lumber prices lead to an increase in crime, and how they sought out SCW to help.
Automotive
Parkway Ford discussed how SCW helped them reduce vandalism, lower liability risk, manage employees, and reduce vehicle theft.
Self-Storage
KO Storage discussed how SCW helped them unify their security platform to streamline access for both on-site teams and corporate management.
Banking
Seamen's Bank upgraded from analog cameras to a modern, digital, security platform that unifies their security across multiple locations.
C-Store
Parkers Kitchen used SCW to standardize its many locations on one seamless platform allowing Parker's to speed up their expansion plans and improve loss prevention initiatives.
Logistics
AFG Distribution brought SCW into their new distribution center construction to get coverage for the entire interior of the facility, exterior access control, and a communication system to assist drivers at the gate.
Aerospace
Emery Air picked SCW because they needed an NDAA compliant solution for live viewing their cargo warehouse, logistics, and flight schools.
Cannabis
Sunderstorm needed a unified platform, high quality equipment, and expertise in systems design and installation when the expanded to a second 15,000 sq foot facility.
Self-Storage
Store More 365 engaged SCW during the construction phrase to ensure robust, secure and reliable 24/7 surveillance.
Manufacturing
Falcon Manufacturing worked with SCW to deal with blind spots within their 100,000 sq foot facility and improve security device reliability.
Religious
First Baptist Church need to replace several outdated analog systems across its multiple buildings with a modern HD platform.
Food Production
Wayne Farms came to SCW seeking a complete security system overhaul for 4 locations, including hardware, design services, and professional installation.
In Depth Knowledge
Multi-site Surveillance Made Easy
Experience firsthand how managing up to 512 channels across 64 devices becomes seamless with SCW Viewstation, all with zero fees. See how SCW makes Multi-Site Surveillance Easy!
Enhancing School Security
Discover effective tune-ups for your existing school security systems. Learn about Low-cost, high-impact upgrades for better coverage. Discover modern access control methods to enhance school safety in our Enhancing School Security Webinar.
Enhance Your Process Monitoring
Learn how to minimize latency and improve video quality for process monitoring systems, using real-world examples demonstrating successful implementations with our Enhance Your Process Monitoring Webinar:
License Plate Recognition
Learn about the use cases and best practices for selecting and implementing License Plate Recognition solutions , including Plate logging, searching, and plate lists.
Video Surveillance & Active Protection
Explore Alerts, Active Deterrence, and Remote Guarding. Discover how to transform passive surveillance into an active defense system with SCW.
Auto Dealership Security
This webinar discusses securing auto dealerships. Learn how to address the unique security challenges faced by dealerships and discover effective solutions to protect your assets and reduce theft.
Multi-Sensor Cameras
This webinar discusses explores how multi-sensor cameras can simplify security, reduce costs, and maximize coverage for organizations of all sizes.
PTZ Cameras: Automate Monitoring
This webinar shows how PTZ Cameras and Automation can optimize maximum coverage, simplify surveillance, and automate monitoring routines to improve security and efficiency.
Self Storage Security
This webinar dives into self-storage security challenges and the latest solutions allow you to keep your facility, tenants, and assets secure.
Smarter Footage Search
This webinar shows how SCW’s advanced smart search and analytics features that are transforming how you search video footage — from vehicles and people to specific colors.
Night Vision Webinar
Low-light environments pose one of the greatest challenges to reliable security coverage. We covered how to improve night vision on existing cameras, Infrared, Color Night Vision / White Light, ChromaIQ (Next generation night vision) & more. Watch the Night Vision Webinar.
Car Wash Security Webinar
In this webinar, we covered how car washes can reduce vandalism, false claims, theft and more with smarter security systems, license plate recognition, and installation best practices. Watch the Car Wash Security Webinar.
Video Walls & Decoders Webinar
The demand for live video access is growing and not just from security teams. Operations, reception, management, safety officers, and more rely on live feeds to make faster decisions, improve safety and boost efficiency. In this webinar, we discuss how to deliver scalable, reliable video wall setups that align with your people, spaces, and budget. Watch the Video Walls & Decoders Webinar.
Multi-Location Security Webinar
In this webinar we discussed centralized management across multiple sites, multi-location best practices, a live demo of SCW ViewStation, performing proactive system health checks, and easy user access and permissions management. Watch the Multi-Location Security Webinar.
Do More with Less in 2026 - Webinar
2026 is shaping up to be a year where security teams are asked to stretch shrinking resources across more sites, more risks, and more responsibilities, all with tighter budgets and fewer people. That’s why we’re hosting a new webinar to help you do more with less, without creating blind spots that cost more to fix later. Watch the Webinar.
Long Form Reports on Complex Issues
The Tax Implications of Physical Security Technology Purchases
This document summarizes how common tax rules apply to purchases and recurring charges for physical-security technology — cameras, NVRs, access controllers, installation, service contracts, software, cloud/VSaaS, and replacements — and gives practical recommendations for maximizing tax efficiency while staying compliant.
The Safety and Security Cost of Job Loss: Measuring the Cost of Layoffs and Unemployment
This document summarizes the research about how layoffs within a company affect safety and security within that firm and the general societal costs for the same in the larger community.
Strategic Security Solutions for Multi-Location Enterprises
In this e-book, we explore the intricacies of crafting effective, scalable and adaptable security strategies that can be tailored to the unique demands of Multi-Location Enterprise, each with its own unique security requirements. The challenges are multifaceted, with the need to protect physical assets, intellectual property, and personnel across various geographical and operational environments.
Secure Your Fleet: Expert Insights on Preventing Catalytic Converter Theft
The Automotive industry has found itself battling an unprecedented rise in catalytic converter theft. Incidents of catalytic converter theft surged a staggering 1,215% between 2019 and 2022. We hope to empower you with the necessary information and resources to adopt a proactive approach against catalytic converter theft, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters - running a successful business.
Process Monitoring Systems Best Practice Guide
Process monitoring plays a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency and safety in a wide range of industrial settings. Providing real-time visibility into production processes allows businesses to identify issues quickly, streamline operations, and maintain a safe working environment. This helpful guide provides all the information you need on process monitoring. It explores its key benefits and challenges, the perfect system setup, and best practice process monitoring solutions in action.
Best Practices for School Security
Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors is a top priority for any educational institution. However, school security presents unique challenges with multiple buildings, multiple points of entry, a sizable student body, numerous classrooms, parking lots, and sprawling campuses. Here are the best practices for designing and maintaining a comprehensive school security system..
Dealership Security Best Practice Guide
According to recent FBI crime statistics, an alarming 12,000+ vehicles are stolen from auto dealerships annually, making dealerships a significant target for theft and vandalism. Read the Best practice guide on securing an auto dealership.
Guide To Video Walls & Video Distribution
Live video is no longer just for reviewing incidents. Many businesses rely on it to run daily operations. That includes monitoring production lines, watching entrances, or coordinating remote teams. Real-time visibility gives teams faster response, better communication, and stronger security. Learn how to Design and Deploy a Control Room Video Wall & Multi-Screen Viewing System.
Guide to Multi-Sensor Cameras
Modern security challenges require maximum visibility with minimal complexity. Multi-sensor cameras allow businesses to consolidate surveillance coverage, reducing installation, cabling, and maintenance costs while offering superior image quality.
Use Security to Improve your Self Storage Bottom Line
Security is no longer a “nice to have” for self-storage facilities—it’s a competitive advantage and a customer expectation. Break-ins not only jeopardize your tenants’ belongings, but they also affect trust, damage your reputation, and directly impact your bottom line. Use our Self Storage Security Best Practices white paper to reduce liability, manage long-term insurance costs, and improve your reputation and revenue.
For Common Use-Case Scenarios
Guide: NDAA
All SCW camera are compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act. In this NDAA guide, we talk about what the NDAA regulations mean to the security industry.
Guide: HIPAA
Understanding HIPAA, PHI, and eHI in Access Control and Security Camera System Design. How to use Video surveillance and access controls to check HIPAA compliance without creating more compliance requirements.
"In the Trenches: Roundtable" Discussion Series
Technical Discussions
PTZ Control Functions
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss Patrols, Presets, Auto-Tracking, and Other PTZ Functions.
Fisheye
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss Fisheye security cameras.
RAID
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss RAID for security camera systems.
Active Deterrence
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss Active Deterrence security cameras.
Motion Detection
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss Motion Detection in security cameras.
"Enhance"
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss Security Experts React To "Let's Enhance" - Digital Zoom Vs Optical Zoom.
Installation Discussions
Ceiling Mounting
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss mounting security cameras to ceilings.
Box Mounts
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the when to use Security Camera Box Mounts.
Surge Protection
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the How To Protect CCTV Cameras From Lightning with Security Camera And CCTV Surge Protectors.
Multi-Floor
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the unique installation challenges for multi-story building security.
Multi-Location
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the unique installation challenges for multi-location institution security.
Industry Level Problem / Solution Discussions
Manufacturing
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the security threats and solutions for manufacturing facilities.
Car Dealerships
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable" we discuss the security threats and solutions for the car dealership industry.
Self-Storage
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the security threats and solutions for the self-storage industry.
Legal Cannabis
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the security threats and solutions for the Cannabis Industry.
Houses of Worship
In this episode of "In the Trenches: Roundtable," we discuss the security threats and solutions for houses of worship.
