Michelsen jewelry secures its store with Hikvision solutions

DarkFighter varifocal dome cameras have been installed 4 MP (DS-2CD5146G0-IZS) inside and equipment 4K moto varifocal bullet (DS-2CD5A85G0-IZS) for outside. A Pro Series workstation 8 slots (DS-WSPWI-T8) complete the solution.

Michelsen is one of Iceland's oldest companies selling luxury jewelry and watches. It is also an official Rolex service center. This family business moved to the center of Reykjavík a few months ago and as part of its renovation project was looking for a solution that would improve its security., as they added a new range of expensive watches to their inventory.

They turned to Iceland's security provider Security, which provided them with a solution based on technology Hikvision.

As a high-end retailer, the store has to deal with quite sophisticated criminal activities. For example, a trick is to go to the store and try on a ring, bringing another fake in his pocket. They make a change and return the counterfeit to the employee. These types of cases can take time to be discovered.

There are also criminals who visit the store weeks in advance to study the design and security system, trying to find blind spots. For this, It is useful to have recordings that can help the police in the investigation if an incident occurs.

To fight these attempts, Michelsen jewelry needed complete protection for the new location, which is approximately 140 metros. This had to include both indoor and outdoor cameras..

However, the shape of the store posed a challenge. An 'L' shaped space, with the entrance in the corner towards the reception desk, Rolex products on the left, the workshop in the middle (behind the reception desk) and other items displayed right when the customer enters.

They needed a security door, an alarm system, ceiling mounted smoke and flash lights, emergency buttons, located around the facilities, and cameras that covered the entire store. They also needed a complete recording storage solution that could be viewed on mobile phones and live on monitors..

Comprehensive security solution

A team of Securitas specialists analyzed the facilities and proposed mounting cameras that would provide complete coverage of each area, including outdoor areas.

DarkFighter varifocal dome cameras were installed 4 MP (DS-2CD5146G0-IZS) inside for the best possible images of fast-moving targets in low light conditions. The optimal image quality in all lighting conditions made this equipment ideal for this project.

For outside, 4K moto varifocal bullet cameras were chosen (DS-2CD5A85G0-IZS) for its high image quality.

A Pro Series workstation 8 windows slots (DS-WSPWI-T8) completed the solution. This offers great value when long retention times are required. Besides, The recording can be recovered for possible investigation up to eight weeks after the incident.

All information is managed centrally at Securitas headquarters in Reykjavik, that handles security remotely 24 hours, los 7 days of the week.

“The solution has responded to all our needs. Includes custom made supports for our roof, which is almost five meters high. This posed a huge challenge when installing cameras and other security equipment., But they found the right solution.", comments Frank Ú. Michelsen, owner and CEO of Michelsen.

Although it is a traditional business, the application of technology has helped secure it for the future. Now equipped to deter and investigate any thief, protecting your products so they can delight your customers for years to come.