Retail shrinkage siphons profits and erodes customer trust. SmartGard.AI turns your shop‑floor cameras into a proactive loss‑prevention partner by adding real‑time face recognition inside an on‑site GPU‑powered NVR.

What Makes Us Different

• Local intelligence, instant results – detection and matching run inside the NVR unit on your premises; no cloud latency or recurring AI fees.
• Best‑in‑class accuracy – 4K/8 MP cameras combined with GPU‑accelerated deep‑learning algorithms recognise faces with outstanding precision, even in busy aisles or low light.
• Self‑service watch‑list – staff add or tag images of confirmed offenders in seconds via an intuitive web interface; the database is stored securely on‑site.
• Discreet or public alerts – choose silent e‑mail/SMS notifications to managers, or broadcast a multilingual audio warning over the shop PA to deter thieves on the spot.

How It Works

1. We retrofit or supply AI‑ready high‑resolution cameras and the GPU‑powered NVR.
2. Using the system interface, staff simply tag the face of a caught shoplifter as an “offender”; the watch‑list updates automatically.
3. When that individual re‑enters, the system instantly recognises them and raises an alert.
4. The alert can:
   • send an e‑mail or push notification,
   • play a pre‑recorded announcement such as “Attention staff: a known shoplifter has entered the store.”, “Security team to aisle three.”, or “Notice: you are under active surveillance.”
   • activate any device via relay outputs (e.g. strobe light, automatic door lock, pager transmitter).

Psychological edge: a public announcement makes the offender aware they’ve been identified, dramatically reducing the likelihood of further theft attempts.

Seamless Integration

• Integrates with your existing 4K (8 MP) ONVIF‑compliant cameras and public‑address amplifier; GPU‑powered NVR can replace the legacy recorder — or operate alongside it for parallel recording.
• Relay contacts allow linkage to point‑of‑sale, access‑control, smart‑lighting systems and more.
• Full turn‑key service: survey, network & power design, installation, training, 24/7 SLA.

Security, Privacy & Compliance

Implementing face recognition responsibly is non‑negotiable. We handle the paperwork so you stay on the right side of the law:

• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) drafted to ICO standards.
• Strict application of UK GDPR rules for biometric data (special‑category personal data).
• Alignment with the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice for proportional, transparent monitoring.
• AES‑256 encryption at rest, role‑based access, and automatic data purging after the retention period you define.

If you’re looking for a professional CCTV installation, get in touch with our team for expert advice and a free quote.

📞 0333 577 15 99 | 📧 support@smartgard.ai