Security Cameras
Interior store overview, POS and cash register monitoring, inventory and stockroom coverage, dressing area compliance, and parking lot surveillance. Clear documentation of customer and employee activity.
Learn more →Retail Security
Security and IT infrastructure for NH retail stores, strip malls, and commercial shops that must protect inventory and prevent shrinkage.
Retail stores face unique security challenges: shoplifting, employee theft, inventory loss, and after-hours break-ins. Cameras at the POS document every transaction. Access control restricts stockroom entry. Intrusion alarms protect your store when closed. We have been installing retail security systems in New Hampshire since 1985.
The Retail Difference
A retail store is not an office.
Retail environments have security concerns that do not exist in typical commercial buildings. Customer traffic means constant movement through your space. Cash registers and high-value inventory attract theft. Employees need access to stockrooms but not to safe areas. And when your store closes, you need to know immediately if someone tries to break in.
We understand retail because we have installed systems in stores across New Hampshire since 1985. Our cameras cover POS areas without invading customer privacy. Our access control systems track employee entry without slowing down operations. And our alarms connect to monitoring stations that dispatch police immediately.
Regulations We Design Around
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) for POS and cardholder data
- New Hampshire RSA 359-J (identity theft protection law)
- State fire codes for occupancy limits and emergency egress
- ADA compliance for customer entry and accessible paths
- Local zoning for strip mall shared parking and signage
- Insurance requirements for theft, liability, and property coverage
Services for Retail
How Arcomm supports NH retail businesses.
Access Control
After-hours entry for managers, key fobs for strip mall shared spaces, time-restricted cleaning crew access, and delivery door badges. Audit trails show who entered and when.
Learn more →Intrusion Alarm Systems
After-hours store protection, glass-break sensors on storefront windows, motion detection in stockrooms, and window and door contacts. Video verification for priority dispatch.
Learn more →Business Phone Systems
Multi-line VoIP with voicemail-to-email, call accounting for location performance, after-hours forwarding, and direct line for customer service. Flat-rate pricing for predictable costs.
Learn more →Managed IT
POS network security and segmentation, guest Wi-Fi for customers, PCI compliance support, SOC monitoring, and encrypted backup for sales records. Isolate payment data from public networks.
Learn more →Network Cabling
Clean copper for POS terminals, Wi-Fi access points, camera drops, and organized cable behind counters and displays. Professional installation that looks as good as it works.
Learn more →Fiber Optic Installation
High-bandwidth for multi-store strip mall, connecting back to management office, and reliable bandwidth for cloud POS. Future-proof infrastructure for growing data needs.
Learn more →Audio/Visual & Paging
Store-wide emergency paging, digital displays for promotions, and background music systems. Commercial license required for music playback in retail environments.
Learn more →Intercom Systems
Back room to front desk communication, stock room coordination, and video entry for after-hours delivery doors. Hands-free operation keeps staff focused on customers.
Learn more →Arcomm Connect VoIP
Cloud-hosted VoIP with flat-rate pricing, mobile iOS and Android applications for managers on floor, and disaster recovery during power outage. Never miss a customer call.
Learn more →Common Retail Scenarios
Where security matters most in your store.
Storefront and Cash Wrap
Cameras document every transaction at the register, deter employee theft, and provide evidence in case of disputes. Access control keeps cash drawers and safe areas restricted to authorized staff only.
Stockroom and Back Office
Inventory areas need camera coverage to track product movement and prevent shrinkage. Motion detection and door contacts alert you to after-hours entry. Access badges limit who can enter sensitive storage zones.
Strip Mall and Shared Spaces
Shared parking lots, loading docks, and common areas require coordination with property management. Key fobs grant access to shared zones while maintaining separate security for individual stores.
Multi-Location Chains
Centralized monitoring across multiple stores, consistent access policies, and unified phone systems with call routing between locations. Cloud-based systems let managers oversee all sites from one dashboard.
Case Study
NH retail chain: complete security overhaul across 4 stores.
The Problem
A 4-store retail chain in the Lebanon and Concord area was experiencing significant shrinkage from both shoplifting and internal theft. Each location had outdated analog cameras with poor coverage, no access control on stockrooms, and alarm systems that frequently triggered false alarms. Management had no visibility into what was happening at each store.
The Solution
Arcomm installed IP cameras at all four locations with clear views of POS areas, stockrooms, and entrances. Intrusion alarms with glass-break sensors protected storefront windows. Access control systems with manager key fobs restricted stockroom entry and logged all after-hours access. All systems connected to a central monitoring dashboard.
The Result
Shrinkage dropped by 47 percent within six months. Managers received instant alerts for after-hours access. POS camera footage resolved customer disputes quickly. And the false alarm rate dropped to zero, eliminating fines from the local police department.
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