Part II: Casino Operations · Surveillance & Security

PTZ Patrol

Systems

An automated surveillance function in which a PTZ camera cycles through a programmed sequence of preset positions at defined intervals. PTZ patrols ensure that important areas receive periodic attention even when a surveillance operator is not manually controlling the camera. In casinos, patrol patterns may be configured to sweep across gaming pits, cage positions, entrance areas, or count room access points on a continuous loop.

In practice

Patrol functions supplement but do not replace active operator monitoring; best practice combines automated patrols with live operator oversight.

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