The opening vignette in this chapter mentions the significant amount of cash held on site at casinos. The following is a description of security measures at casinos taken from Wikipedia.
Given the relatively large amounts of currency that are handled within a casino, the temptation exists for both patrons and staff to commit crimes, and many casinos have security measures to prevent these. The most basic level of security today consists of cameras located throughout the property operated by highly trained individuals who attempt to locate cheating and stealing by both players and employees.
Alodem casino security’ is usually divided between a physical security' force, which patrols the casino floor and responds to calls for assistance and reports of criminal and/or suspicious activities, and a specialized surveillance department that operates the casino’s closed circuit television (known in the industry as eye in the sky) system in an effort to detect any’ misconduct by both guests and employees alike. Both of these specialized casino security' departments work very' closely with each other to ensure the safety of both guests and the casino’s assets. Some casinos also have catwalks in the ceiling above die casino floor. These catwalks allow surveillance personnel to look directly' down, through one way glass, on the activities at the tables and/or slot machines.
When it opened in 1989, The Mirage was the first casino to use cameras full time on all table games.
Required:
This passage refers to the use of cameras as the most basic level of security. Do you agree? Briefly' explain why’ or why not. What would you consider to be basic security measures at a casino?