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Run: Loss Prevention CCTV System Daily Check

Daily CCTV system check for loss prevention teams to verify camera coverage, recording status, image quality, and storage health before gaps turn into missed...

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Inspection Setup

Enter the full name and employee ID of the person conducting this inspection.
Record the exact date and time the daily check is initiated.
Select the shift during which this inspection is being performed.
Confirm that the Video Management System, DVR, or NVR console is accessible and login was successful before proceeding.

Camera Coverage Map Verification

Enter the total camera count as documented in the current approved coverage map.
Enter the count of cameras currently displaying an active live feed in the Video Management System.
Verify that cameras covering cash wrap areas, all public entrances and exits, and the receiving dock are online and displaying clear images.
Spot-check at least 20% of cameras to confirm pan/tilt/zoom positions have not shifted from the approved map configuration.
Enter the count of cameras that are offline, showing a black screen, or not responding. Enter 0 if all cameras are operational.

Camera Image Quality

Review each active feed for lens contamination, physical obstructions (signage, merchandise, fixtures), or condensation. Flag any camera with degraded image quality.
Enter the count of cameras identified with dirty lenses, fogging, or obstructed views. Enter 0 if none.
For cameras in low-light zones (stockrooms, parking areas, exterior), confirm IR or low-light mode is active and producing a usable image.
Spot-check at least 5 cameras to confirm on-screen timestamps match the current date and time. Inaccurate timestamps compromise evidentiary value of footage.

Recording Status and Retention

Check the recording status dashboard to confirm no cameras are in 'paused', 'stopped', or 'error' recording state.
Enter the count of cameras that are online but not recording. Enter 0 if all cameras are recording.
Check the oldest available footage date in the VMS and calculate the number of days of footage currently stored. Must meet facility retention policy minimum.
If motion-based recording is used for any cameras, test at least one zone to confirm motion events are being captured and logged.

DVR / NVR Storage Health

Record the current storage utilization percentage as shown in the system dashboard. Alert threshold is typically 85%; critical threshold is 95%.
Check the system health/diagnostics panel for any hard drive SMART errors, bad sectors, or drive failure warnings.
Physically inspect the DVR/NVR enclosure for signs of damage, check that ventilation slots are unobstructed, and listen for unusual fan or drive noise indicating hardware stress.
Confirm the system firmware version matches the IT/security-approved version. Unauthorized or failed updates can disrupt recording.
If a secondary backup or cloud recording destination is configured, confirm it is reachable and footage is syncing. Select N/A if no backup destination is configured.

Blind Spot Identification and Network Connectivity

A blind spot is any area within the facility that should be covered per the coverage map but currently has no active camera view due to camera failure, obstruction, or repositioning.
If blind spots were identified above, describe the location(s) and nature of the gap (e.g., 'Camera 14 offline — aisle 7 end-cap unmonitored'). Enter N/A if none.
For IP/PoE camera systems, visually inspect the network switch or PoE injector panel to confirm all ports serving cameras show a solid link light (no flashing amber or unlit ports).
Review the prior day's inspection log and confirm that all flagged deficiencies are either resolved or have an active work order / escalation ticket.

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