Historically, the manufacturing industry has been fraught with increasing criminal element irregularities: sabotage, the theft of raw materials, products, metals and collective violence (mass action, wildcat strikes, mob behaviour). Manufacturing is a key employer in the country and is often driven by multinationals which enjoy special trade agreements and bring in foreign direct investment. This helps to maintain the integrity of the country and economy. This sector, also experiences its fair share of industrial espionage and intellectual capital theft. Labour and criminal law requires appropriate evidence to follow due process of law. Video surveillance has been shown to discourage theft, maintain quality controls, provide remote monitoring, and valuable evidence in the pursuit of justice. It also increases workplace safety. Security patrols are provided with greater support in their function and technology trends are making this field more sophisticated in its application. Video surveillance is cost effective and it is easy to install and maintain.