/** * jquery.mask.js * @version: v1.14.16 * @author: Igor Escobar * * Created by Igor Escobar on 2012-03-10. Please report any bug at github.com/igorescobar/jQuery-Mask-Plugin * * Copyright (c) 2012 Igor Escobar http://igorescobar.com * * The MIT License (http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php) * * Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person * obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation * files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without * restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, * copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell * copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the * Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following * conditions: * * The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be * included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. * * THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES * OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND * NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT * HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, * WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING * FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR * OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. */ /* jshint laxbreak: true */ /* jshint maxcomplexity:17 */ /* global define */ // UMD (Universal Module Definition) patterns for JavaScript modules that work everywhere. // https://github.com/umdjs/umd/blob/master/templates/jqueryPlugin.js (function (factory, jQuery, Zepto) { if (typeof define === 'function' && define.amd) { define(['jquery'], factory); } else if (typeof exports === 'object' && typeof Meteor === 'undefined') { module.exports = factory(require('jquery')); } else { factory(jQuery || Zepto); } }(function ($) { 'use strict'; var Mask = function (el, mask, options) { var p = { invalid: [], getCaret: function () { try { var sel, pos = 0, ctrl = el.get(0), dSel = document.selection, cSelStart = ctrl.selectionStart; // IE Support if (dSel && navigator.appVersion.indexOf('MSIE 10') === -1) { sel = dSel.createRange(); sel.moveStart('character', -p.val().length); pos = sel.text.length; } // Firefox support else if (cSelStart || cSelStart === '0') { pos = cSelStart; } return pos; } catch (e) {} }, setCaret: function(pos) { try { if (el.is(':focus')) { var range, ctrl = el.get(0); // Firefox, WebKit, etc.. if (ctrl.setSelectionRange) { ctrl.setSelectionRange(pos, pos); } else { // IE range = ctrl.createTextRange(); range.collapse(true); range.moveEnd('character', pos); range.moveStart('character', pos); range.select(); } } } catch (e) {} }, events: function() { el .on('keydown.mask', function(e) { el.data('mask-keycode', e.keyCode || e.which); el.data('mask-previus-value', el.val()); el.data('mask-previus-caret-pos', p.getCaret()); p.maskDigitPosMapOld = p.maskDigitPosMap; }) .on($.jMaskGlobals.useInput ? 'input.mask' : 'keyup.mask', p.behaviour) .on('paste.mask drop.mask', function() { setTimeout(function() { el.keydown().keyup(); }, 100); }) .on('change.mask', function(){ el.data('changed', true); }) .on('blur.mask', function(){ if (oldValue !== p.val() && !el.data('changed')) { el.trigger('change'); } el.data('changed', false); }) // it's very important that this callback remains in this position // otherwhise oldValue it's going to work buggy .on('blur.mask', function() { oldValue = p.val(); }) // select all text on focus .on('focus.mask', function (e) { if (options.selectOnFocus === true) { $(e.target).select(); } }) // clear the value if it not complete the mask .on('focusout.mask', function() { if (options.clearIfNotMatch && !regexMask.test(p.val())) { p.val(''); } }); }, getRegexMask: function() { var maskChunks = [], translation, pattern, optional, recursive, oRecursive, r; for (var i = 0; i < mask.length; i++) { translation = jMask.translation[mask.charAt(i)]; if (translation) { pattern = translation.pattern.toString().replace(/.{1}$|^.{1}/g, ''); optional = translation.optional; recursive = translation.recursive; if (recursive) { maskChunks.push(mask.charAt(i)); oRecursive = {digit: mask.charAt(i), pattern: pattern}; } else { maskChunks.push(!optional && !recursive ? pattern : (pattern + '?')); } } else { maskChunks.push(mask.charAt(i).replace(/[-\/\\^$*+?.()|[\]{}]/g, '\\$&')); } } r = maskChunks.join(''); if (oRecursive) { r = r.replace(new RegExp('(' + oRecursive.digit + '(.*' + oRecursive.digit + ')?)'), '($1)?') .replace(new RegExp(oRecursive.digit, 'g'), oRecursive.pattern); } return new RegExp(r); }, destroyEvents: function() { el.off(['input', 'keydown', 'keyup', 'paste', 'drop', 'blur', 'focusout', ''].join('.mask ')); }, val: function(v) { var isInput = el.is('input'), method = isInput ? 'val' : 'text', r; if (arguments.length > 0) { if (el[method]() !== v) { el[method](v); } r = el; } else { r = el[method](); } return r; }, calculateCaretPosition: function(oldVal) { var newVal = p.getMasked(), caretPosNew = p.getCaret(); if (oldVal !== newVal) { var caretPosOld = el.data('mask-previus-caret-pos') || 0, newValL = newVal.length, oldValL = oldVal.length, maskDigitsBeforeCaret = 0, maskDigitsAfterCaret = 0, maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll = 0, maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld = 0, i = 0; for (i = caretPosNew; i < newValL; i++) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { break; } maskDigitsAfterCaret++; } for (i = caretPosNew - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { break; } maskDigitsBeforeCaret++; } for (i = caretPosNew - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (p.maskDigitPosMap[i]) { maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll++; } } for (i = caretPosOld - 1; i >= 0; i--) { if (p.maskDigitPosMapOld[i]) { maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld++; } } // if the cursor is at the end keep it there if (caretPosNew > oldValL) { caretPosNew = newValL * 10; } else if (caretPosOld >= caretPosNew && caretPosOld !== oldValL) { if (!p.maskDigitPosMapOld[caretPosNew]) { var caretPos = caretPosNew; caretPosNew -= maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld - maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll; caretPosNew -= maskDigitsBeforeCaret; if (p.maskDigitPosMap[caretPosNew]) { caretPosNew = caretPos; } } } else if (caretPosNew > caretPosOld) { caretPosNew += maskDigitsBeforeCaretAll - maskDigitsBeforeCaretAllOld; caretPosNew += maskDigitsAfterCaret; } } return caretPosNew; }, behaviour: function(e) { e = e || window.event; p.invalid = []; var keyCode = el.data('mask-keycode'); if ($.inArray(keyCode, jMask.byPassKeys) === -1) { var newVal = p.getMasked(), caretPos = p.getCaret(), oldVal = el.data('mask-previus-value') || ''; // this is a compensation to devices/browsers that don't compensate // caret positioning the right way setTimeout(function() { p.setCaret(p.calculateCaretPosition(oldVal)); }, $.jMaskGlobals.keyStrokeCompensation); p.val(newVal); p.setCaret(caretPos); return p.callbacks(e); } }, getMasked: function(skipMaskChars, val) { var buf = [], value = val === undefined ? p.val() : val + '', m = 0, maskLen = mask.length, v = 0, valLen = value.length, offset = 1, addMethod = 'push', resetPos = -1, maskDigitCount = 0, maskDigitPosArr = [], lastMaskChar, check; if (options.reverse) { addMethod = 'unshift'; offset = -1; lastMaskChar = 0; m = maskLen - 1; v = valLen - 1; check = function () { return m > -1 && v > -1; }; } else { lastMaskChar = maskLen - 1; check = function () { return m < maskLen && v < valLen; }; } var lastUntranslatedMaskChar; while (check()) { var maskDigit = mask.charAt(m), valDigit = value.charAt(v), translation = jMask.translation[maskDigit]; if (translation) { if (valDigit.match(translation.pattern)) { buf[addMethod](valDigit); if (translation.recursive) { if (resetPos === -1) { resetPos = m; } else if (m === lastMaskChar && m !== resetPos) { m = resetPos - offset; } if (lastMaskChar === resetPos) { m -= offset; } } m += offset; } else if (valDigit === lastUntranslatedMaskChar) { // matched the last untranslated (raw) mask character that we encountered // likely an insert offset the mask character from the last entry; fall // through and only increment v maskDigitCount--; lastUntranslatedMaskChar = undefined; } else if (translation.optional) { m += offset; v -= offset; } else if (translation.fallback) { buf[addMethod](translation.fallback); m += offset; v -= offset; } else { p.invalid.push({p: v, v: valDigit, e: translation.pattern}); } v += offset; } else { if (!skipMaskChars) { buf[addMethod](maskDigit); } if (valDigit === maskDigit) { maskDigitPosArr.push(v); v += offset; } else { lastUntranslatedMaskChar = maskDigit; maskDigitPosArr.push(v + maskDigitCount); maskDigitCount++; } m += offset; } } var lastMaskCharDigit = mask.charAt(lastMaskChar); if (maskLen === valLen + 1 && !jMask.translation[lastMaskCharDigit]) { buf.push(lastMaskCharDigit); } var newVal = buf.join(''); p.mapMaskdigitPositions(newVal, maskDigitPosArr, valLen); return newVal; }, mapMaskdigitPositions: function(newVal, maskDigitPosArr, valLen) { var maskDiff = options.reverse ? newVal.length - valLen : 0; p.maskDigitPosMap = {}; for (var i = 0; i < maskDigitPosArr.length; i++) { p.maskDigitPosMap[maskDigitPosArr[i] + maskDiff] = 1; } }, callbacks: function (e) { var val = p.val(), changed = val !== oldValue, defaultArgs = [val, e, el, options], callback = function(name, criteria, args) { if (typeof options[name] === 'function' && criteria) { options[name].apply(this, args); } }; callback('onChange', changed === true, defaultArgs); callback('onKeyPress', changed === true, defaultArgs); callback('onComplete', val.length === mask.length, defaultArgs); callback('onInvalid', p.invalid.length > 0, [val, e, el, p.invalid, options]); } }; el = $(el); var jMask = this, oldValue = p.val(), regexMask; mask = typeof mask === 'function' ? mask(p.val(), undefined, el, options) : mask; // public methods jMask.mask = mask; jMask.options = options; jMask.remove = function() { var caret = p.getCaret(); if (jMask.options.placeholder) { el.removeAttr('placeholder'); } if (el.data('mask-maxlength')) { el.removeAttr('maxlength'); } p.destroyEvents(); p.val(jMask.getCleanVal()); p.setCaret(caret); return el; }; // get value without mask jMask.getCleanVal = function() { return p.getMasked(true); }; // get masked value without the value being in the input or element jMask.getMaskedVal = function(val) { return p.getMasked(false, val); }; jMask.init = function(onlyMask) { onlyMask = onlyMask || false; options = options || {}; jMask.clearIfNotMatch = $.jMaskGlobals.clearIfNotMatch; jMask.byPassKeys = $.jMaskGlobals.byPassKeys; jMask.translation = $.extend({}, $.jMaskGlobals.translation, options.translation); jMask = $.extend(true, {}, jMask, options); regexMask = p.getRegexMask(); if (onlyMask) { p.events(); p.val(p.getMasked()); } else { if (options.placeholder) { el.attr('placeholder' , options.placeholder); } // this is necessary, otherwise if the user submit the form // and then press the "back" button, the autocomplete will erase // the data. Works fine on IE9+, FF, Opera, Safari. if (el.data('mask')) { el.attr('autocomplete', 'off'); } // detect if is necessary let the user type freely. // for is a lot faster than forEach. for (var i = 0, maxlength = true; i < mask.length; i++) { var translation = jMask.translation[mask.charAt(i)]; if (translation && translation.recursive) { maxlength = false; break; } } if (maxlength) { el.attr('maxlength', mask.length).data('mask-maxlength', true); } p.destroyEvents(); p.events(); var caret = p.getCaret(); p.val(p.getMasked()); p.setCaret(caret); } }; jMask.init(!el.is('input')); }; $.maskWatchers = {}; var HTMLAttributes = function () { var input = $(this), options = {}, prefix = 'data-mask-', mask = input.attr('data-mask'); if (input.attr(prefix + 'reverse')) { options.reverse = true; } if (input.attr(prefix + 'clearifnotmatch')) { options.clearIfNotMatch = true; } if (input.attr(prefix + 'selectonfocus') === 'true') { options.selectOnFocus = true; } if (notSameMaskObject(input, mask, options)) { return input.data('mask', new Mask(this, mask, options)); } }, notSameMaskObject = function(field, mask, options) { options = options || {}; var maskObject = $(field).data('mask'), stringify = JSON.stringify, value = $(field).val() || $(field).text(); try { if (typeof mask === 'function') { mask = mask(value); } return typeof maskObject !== 'object' || stringify(maskObject.options) !== stringify(options) || maskObject.mask !== mask; } catch (e) {} }, eventSupported = function(eventName) { var el = document.createElement('div'), isSupported; eventName = 'on' + eventName; isSupported = (eventName in el); if ( !isSupported ) { el.setAttribute(eventName, 'return;'); isSupported = typeof el[eventName] === 'function'; } el = null; return isSupported; }; $.fn.mask = function(mask, options) { options = options || {}; var selector = this.selector, globals = $.jMaskGlobals, interval = globals.watchInterval, watchInputs = options.watchInputs || globals.watchInputs, maskFunction = function() { if (notSameMaskObject(this, mask, options)) { return $(this).data('mask', new Mask(this, mask, options)); } }; $(this).each(maskFunction); if (selector && selector !== '' && watchInputs) { clearInterval($.maskWatchers[selector]); $.maskWatchers[selector] = setInterval(function(){ $(document).find(selector).each(maskFunction); }, interval); } return this; }; $.fn.masked = function(val) { return this.data('mask').getMaskedVal(val); }; $.fn.unmask = function() { clearInterval($.maskWatchers[this.selector]); delete $.maskWatchers[this.selector]; return this.each(function() { var dataMask = $(this).data('mask'); if (dataMask) { dataMask.remove().removeData('mask'); } }); }; $.fn.cleanVal = function() { return this.data('mask').getCleanVal(); }; $.applyDataMask = function(selector) { selector = selector || $.jMaskGlobals.maskElements; var $selector = (selector instanceof $) ? selector : $(selector); $selector.filter($.jMaskGlobals.dataMaskAttr).each(HTMLAttributes); }; var globals = { maskElements: 'input,td,span,div', dataMaskAttr: '*[data-mask]', dataMask: true, watchInterval: 300, watchInputs: true, keyStrokeCompensation: 10, // old versions of chrome dont work great with input event useInput: !/Chrome\/[2-4][0-9]|SamsungBrowser/.test(window.navigator.userAgent) && eventSupported('input'), watchDataMask: false, byPassKeys: [9, 16, 17, 18, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 91], translation: { '0': {pattern: /\d/}, '9': {pattern: /\d/, optional: true}, '#': {pattern: /\d/, recursive: true}, 'A': {pattern: /[a-zA-Z0-9]/}, 'S': {pattern: /[a-zA-Z]/} } }; $.jMaskGlobals = $.jMaskGlobals || {}; globals = $.jMaskGlobals = $.extend(true, {}, globals, $.jMaskGlobals); // looking for inputs with data-mask attribute if (globals.dataMask) { $.applyDataMask(); } setInterval(function() { if ($.jMaskGlobals.watchDataMask) { $.applyDataMask(); } }, globals.watchInterval); }, window.jQuery, window.Zepto)); /** * Fetch * https://github.com/github/fetch * * Released under the MIT License (MIT) * https://github.com/github/fetch/blob/master/LICENSE */ (function (global, factory) { typeof exports === 'object' && typeof module !== 'undefined' ? factory(exports) : typeof define === 'function' && define.amd ? define(['exports'], factory) : (factory((global.WHATWGFetch = {}))); }(this, (function (exports) { 'use strict'; var support = { searchParams: 'URLSearchParams' in self, iterable: 'Symbol' in self && 'iterator' in Symbol, blob: 'FileReader' in self && 'Blob' in self && (function() { try { new Blob(); return true } catch (e) { return false } })(), formData: 'FormData' in self, arrayBuffer: 'ArrayBuffer' in self }; function isDataView(obj) { return obj && DataView.prototype.isPrototypeOf(obj) } if (support.arrayBuffer) { var viewClasses = [ '[object Int8Array]', '[object Uint8Array]', '[object Uint8ClampedArray]', '[object Int16Array]', '[object Uint16Array]', '[object Int32Array]', '[object Uint32Array]', '[object Float32Array]', '[object Float64Array]' ]; var isArrayBufferView = ArrayBuffer.isView || function(obj) { return obj && viewClasses.indexOf(Object.prototype.toString.call(obj)) > -1 }; } function normalizeName(name) { if (typeof name !== 'string') { name = String(name); } if (/[^a-z0-9\-#$%&'*+.^_`|~]/i.test(name)) { throw new TypeError('Invalid character in header field name') } return name.toLowerCase() } function normalizeValue(value) { if (typeof value !== 'string') { value = String(value); } return value } // Build a destructive iterator for the value list function iteratorFor(items) { var iterator = { next: function() { var value = items.shift(); return {done: value === undefined, value: value} } }; if (support.iterable) { iterator[Symbol.iterator] = function() { return iterator }; } return iterator } function Headers(headers) { this.map = {}; if (headers instanceof Headers) { headers.forEach(function(value, name) { this.append(name, value); }, this); } else if (Array.isArray(headers)) { headers.forEach(function(header) { this.append(header[0], header[1]); }, this); } else if (headers) { Object.getOwnPropertyNames(headers).forEach(function(name) { this.append(name, headers[name]); }, this); } } Headers.prototype.append = function(name, value) { name = normalizeName(name); value = normalizeValue(value); var oldValue = this.map[name]; this.map[name] = oldValue ? oldValue + ', ' + value : value; }; Headers.prototype['delete'] = function(name) { delete this.map[normalizeName(name)]; }; Headers.prototype.get = function(name) { name = normalizeName(name); return this.has(name) ? this.map[name] : null }; Headers.prototype.has = function(name) { return this.map.hasOwnProperty(normalizeName(name)) }; Headers.prototype.set = function(name, value) { this.map[normalizeName(name)] = normalizeValue(value); }; Headers.prototype.forEach = function(callback, thisArg) { for (var name in this.map) { if (this.map.hasOwnProperty(name)) { callback.call(thisArg, this.map[name], name, this); } } }; Headers.prototype.keys = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value, name) { items.push(name); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; Headers.prototype.values = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value) { items.push(value); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; Headers.prototype.entries = function() { var items = []; this.forEach(function(value, name) { items.push([name, value]); }); return iteratorFor(items) }; if (support.iterable) { Headers.prototype[Symbol.iterator] = Headers.prototype.entries; } function consumed(body) { if (body.bodyUsed) { return Promise.reject(new TypeError('Already read')) } body.bodyUsed = true; } function fileReaderReady(reader) { return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) { reader.onload = function() { resolve(reader.result); }; reader.onerror = function() { reject(reader.error); }; }) } function readBlobAsArrayBuffer(blob) { var reader = new FileReader(); var promise = fileReaderReady(reader); reader.readAsArrayBuffer(blob); return promise } function readBlobAsText(blob) { var reader = new FileReader(); var promise = fileReaderReady(reader); reader.readAsText(blob); return promise } function readArrayBufferAsText(buf) { var view = new Uint8Array(buf); var chars = new Array(view.length); for (var i = 0; i < view.length; i++) { chars[i] = String.fromCharCode(view[i]); } return chars.join('') } function bufferClone(buf) { if (buf.slice) { return buf.slice(0) } else { var view = new Uint8Array(buf.byteLength); view.set(new Uint8Array(buf)); return view.buffer } } function Body() { this.bodyUsed = false; this._initBody = function(body) { this._bodyInit = body; if (!body) { this._bodyText = ''; } else if (typeof body === 'string') { this._bodyText = body; } else if (support.blob && Blob.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyBlob = body; } else if (support.formData && FormData.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyFormData = body; } else if (support.searchParams && URLSearchParams.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this._bodyText = body.toString(); } else if (support.arrayBuffer && support.blob && isDataView(body)) { this._bodyArrayBuffer = bufferClone(body.buffer); // IE 10-11 can't handle a DataView body. this._bodyInit = new Blob([this._bodyArrayBuffer]); } else if (support.arrayBuffer && (ArrayBuffer.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body) || isArrayBufferView(body))) { this._bodyArrayBuffer = bufferClone(body); } else { this._bodyText = body = Object.prototype.toString.call(body); } if (!this.headers.get('content-type')) { if (typeof body === 'string') { this.headers.set('content-type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); } else if (this._bodyBlob && this._bodyBlob.type) { this.headers.set('content-type', this._bodyBlob.type); } else if (support.searchParams && URLSearchParams.prototype.isPrototypeOf(body)) { this.headers.set('content-type', 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded;charset=UTF-8'); } } }; if (support.blob) { this.blob = function() { var rejected = consumed(this); if (rejected) { return rejected } if (this._bodyBlob) { return Promise.resolve(this._bodyBlob) } else if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return Promise.resolve(new Blob([this._bodyArrayBuffer])) } else if (this._bodyFormData) { throw new Error('could not read FormData body as blob') } else { return Promise.resolve(new Blob([this._bodyText])) } }; this.arrayBuffer = function() { if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return consumed(this) || Promise.resolve(this._bodyArrayBuffer) } else { return this.blob().then(readBlobAsArrayBuffer) } }; } this.text = function() { var rejected = consumed(this); if (rejected) { return rejected } if (this._bodyBlob) { return readBlobAsText(this._bodyBlob) } else if (this._bodyArrayBuffer) { return Promise.resolve(readArrayBufferAsText(this._bodyArrayBuffer)) } else if (this._bodyFormData) { throw new Error('could not read FormData body as text') } else { return Promise.resolve(this._bodyText) } }; if (support.formData) { this.formData = function() { return this.text().then(decode) }; } this.json = function() { return this.text().then(JSON.parse) }; return this } // HTTP methods whose capitalization should be normalized var methods = ['DELETE', 'GET', 'HEAD', 'OPTIONS', 'POST', 'PUT']; function normalizeMethod(method) { var upcased = method.toUpperCase(); return methods.indexOf(upcased) > -1 ? upcased : method } function Request(input, options) { options = options || {}; var body = options.body; if (input instanceof Request) { if (input.bodyUsed) { throw new TypeError('Already read') } this.url = input.url; this.credentials = input.credentials; if (!options.headers) { this.headers = new Headers(input.headers); } this.method = input.method; this.mode = input.mode; this.signal = input.signal; if (!body && input._bodyInit != null) { body = input._bodyInit; input.bodyUsed = true; } } else { this.url = String(input); } this.credentials = options.credentials || this.credentials || 'same-origin'; if (options.headers || !this.headers) { this.headers = new Headers(options.headers); } this.method = normalizeMethod(options.method || this.method || 'GET'); this.mode = options.mode || this.mode || null; this.signal = options.signal || this.signal; this.referrer = null; if ((this.method === 'GET' || this.method === 'HEAD') && body) { throw new TypeError('Body not allowed for GET or HEAD requests') } this._initBody(body); } Request.prototype.clone = function() { return new Request(this, {body: this._bodyInit}) }; function decode(body) { var form = new FormData(); body .trim() .split('&') .forEach(function(bytes) { if (bytes) { var split = bytes.split('='); var name = split.shift().replace(/\+/g, ' '); var value = split.join('=').replace(/\+/g, ' '); form.append(decodeURIComponent(name), decodeURIComponent(value)); } }); return form } function parseHeaders(rawHeaders) { var headers = new Headers(); // Replace instances of \r\n and \n followed by at least one space or horizontal tab with a space // https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7230#section-3.2 var preProcessedHeaders = rawHeaders.replace(/\r?\n[\t ]+/g, ' '); preProcessedHeaders.split(/\r?\n/).forEach(function(line) { var parts = line.split(':'); var key = parts.shift().trim(); if (key) { var value = parts.join(':').trim(); headers.append(key, value); } }); return headers } Body.call(Request.prototype); function Response(bodyInit, options) { if (!options) { options = {}; } this.type = 'default'; this.status = options.status === undefined ? 200 : options.status; this.ok = this.status >= 200 && this.status < 300; this.statusText = 'statusText' in options ? options.statusText : 'OK'; this.headers = new Headers(options.headers); this.url = options.url || ''; this._initBody(bodyInit); } Body.call(Response.prototype); Response.prototype.clone = function() { return new Response(this._bodyInit, { status: this.status, statusText: this.statusText, headers: new Headers(this.headers), url: this.url }) }; Response.error = function() { var response = new Response(null, {status: 0, statusText: ''}); response.type = 'error'; return response }; var redirectStatuses = [301, 302, 303, 307, 308]; Response.redirect = function(url, status) { if (redirectStatuses.indexOf(status) === -1) { throw new RangeError('Invalid status code') } return new Response(null, {status: status, headers: {location: url}}) }; exports.DOMException = self.DOMException; try { new exports.DOMException(); } catch (err) { exports.DOMException = function(message, name) { this.message = message; this.name = name; var error = Error(message); this.stack = error.stack; }; exports.DOMException.prototype = Object.create(Error.prototype); exports.DOMException.prototype.constructor = exports.DOMException; } function fetch(input, init) { return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) { var request = new Request(input, init); if (request.signal && request.signal.aborted) { return reject(new exports.DOMException('Aborted', 'AbortError')) } var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); function abortXhr() { xhr.abort(); } xhr.onload = function() { var options = { status: xhr.status, statusText: xhr.statusText, headers: parseHeaders(xhr.getAllResponseHeaders() || '') }; options.url = 'responseURL' in xhr ? xhr.responseURL : options.headers.get('X-Request-URL'); var body = 'response' in xhr ? xhr.response : xhr.responseText; resolve(new Response(body, options)); }; xhr.onerror = function() { reject(new TypeError('Network request failed')); }; xhr.ontimeout = function() { reject(new TypeError('Network request failed')); }; xhr.onabort = function() { reject(new exports.DOMException('Aborted', 'AbortError')); }; xhr.open(request.method, request.url, true); if (request.credentials === 'include') { xhr.withCredentials = true; } else if (request.credentials === 'omit') { xhr.withCredentials = false; } if ('responseType' in xhr && support.blob) { xhr.responseType = 'blob'; } request.headers.forEach(function(value, name) { xhr.setRequestHeader(name, value); }); if (request.signal) { request.signal.addEventListener('abort', abortXhr); xhr.onreadystatechange = function() { // DONE (success or failure) if (xhr.readyState === 4) { request.signal.removeEventListener('abort', abortXhr); } }; } xhr.send(typeof request._bodyInit === 'undefined' ? 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Security Patrols vs. Cameras: Which Is More Effective?

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Security is a top priority for businesses, property managers, and event organizers. The right security measures can prevent threats, reduce risks, and create a safer environment. But when it comes to choosing between security guard patrols and surveillance cameras, which option is more effective? While both play an essential role, understanding their strengths and weaknesses helps in making the right decision. 

This blog explores the benefits of each, their key differences, and which might be the best fit for your needs. If you’re searching for reliable unarmed security services near you, understanding these options will help you make an informed choice.

The Role of Security Guard Patrols in Workplace Safety 

Security guards offer real-time protection and an immediate response to threats. Their presence alone acts as a deterrent, discouraging potential criminals from targeting a property or business. However, their benefits go beyond just being a visible security measure. 

Trained security personnel provide rapid response to threats, human judgment, and intervention. Unlike cameras, security guards can analyze a situation, make decisions, and take appropriate action. They also assist in emergencies, providing aid, coordinating evacuations, and contacting emergency services. Additionally, guards can patrol high-risk areas, enforce access control, and adapt their approach based on the unique needs of a business. 

However, security guards do have limitations. They require proper training, staffing, and investment in hiring and management. Some businesses may struggle with the cost of maintaining a full-time security team. Additionally, there is always a risk of human error or fatigue, which can affect their efficiency over long shifts. 

Surveillance Cameras: A Digital Eye on Security 

Surveillance cameras provide continuous monitoring, recording, and evidence collection. They have become a staple in modern security systems due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

Visible cameras can deter criminals from attempting theft or vandalism, as they know they are being watched. Additionally, in the event of an incident, camera footage serves as crucial evidence for investigations, insurance claims, or legal proceedings. Modern surveillance systems also allow remote monitoring through mobile devices, sending alerts when unusual activity is detected. 

Despite their advantages, cameras cannot physically intervene during an incident. They can record and alert authorities, but they cannot stop a crime in progress or provide immediate assistance. Furthermore, poor lighting, blind spots, and technical malfunctions can reduce their effectiveness, making it essential to have security personnel monitoring live feeds or responding to alerts.

Security Guards vs. Surveillance Cameras: Key Differences

Both security measures offer protection, but their approach and effectiveness vary. Understanding their differences helps businesses determine which aligns better with their security goals. 

Key Differences: 

  • Security guards react instantly, while cameras can only alert or record incidents. 
  • Guards actively patrol and intervene, while cameras passively record and deter threats. 
  • Surveillance systems involve an upfront investment, whereas security guards require ongoing salaries and training costs. 
  • Guards provide customer service, enforce policies, and handle disputes, while cameras cannot interact with people. 
  • Cameras rely on power and network stability, making them vulnerable to outages or hacking attempts. 
  • Guards can adapt their responses based on the situation, while cameras follow predefined monitoring settings. 

Ultimately, the choice depends on the specific needs of the business, the level of risk, and the available budget. 

Which Works Best for Your Business? 

Determining the right security solution depends on various factors, including business type, location, and operational risks. Some businesses require a combination of both to maximize security. 

  • Retail Stores and Offices: Security guards handle customer disputes and theft prevention, while cameras provide additional surveillance. 
  • Warehouses and Industrial Sites: Security patrols inspect premises and monitor unauthorized entry, with cameras serving as an extra layer of protection. 
  • Residential Communities: Surveillance cameras monitor entrances and common areas, while guards provide controlled access and respond to incidents. 
  • Small Businesses: Limited budgets may make surveillance cameras the preferred option, but hiring part-time security patrols during high-risk hours can be beneficial. 

Businesses should assess their vulnerabilities and decide whether an active security presence, technological monitoring, or a combination of both is best.

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Cost, Convenience, and Effectiveness: The Deciding Factors 

Choosing between security guards and surveillance cameras often comes down to three main considerations: cost, convenience, and effectiveness. 

Cost 

Security guards require ongoing salaries, benefits, and training costs, while surveillance cameras have an initial installation cost but lower long-term expenses. Businesses on a tight budget may find cameras more affordable, but guards provide a stronger security presence. 

Convenience 

Cameras require minimal maintenance and provide remote access to footage. Security guards, on the other hand, need scheduling, management, and supervision. Small businesses may find cameras easier to maintain, while large properties benefit from an active guard presence. 

Effectiveness 

Security guards take immediate action in emergencies, while surveillance cameras provide visual proof of incidents but cannot intervene. Combining both offers the most comprehensive security coverage. 

For most businesses, a hybrid approach works best; using security guards where active intervention is needed and surveillance cameras for monitoring and documentation.

Finding the Right Balance for Maximum Security 

To create an effective security strategy, businesses should consider a few key factors that influence overall safety, risk management, operational efficiency, and long-term security planning.  

Assessing Risks 

Understanding the security vulnerabilities of your property is the first step. Identify high-risk areas such as entry points, parking lots, or cash-handling zones. Businesses in high-crime areas may require a stronger security presence, while lower-risk locations might function well with surveillance cameras alone.  

Budget Considerations 

Security investments should be cost-effective without compromising protection. Hiring security guards involves ongoing salaries and training expenses, whereas surveillance cameras have an initial installation cost but lower long-term expenses. Businesses should assess their financial capabilities and determine whether a combination of both solutions provides the best value.  

Business Operations 

The nature of your business impacts security needs. Retail stores with customer interactions may require security guards for theft prevention and dispute resolution, while warehouses or offices might benefit more from surveillance cameras for continuous monitoring. Additionally, identifying high-traffic hours allows businesses to deploy security resources more effectively.  

Scalability 

A security system should adapt as the business grows. Expanding locations, increasing foot traffic, or introducing new assets may require additional security personnel or enhanced surveillance coverage. Choosing flexible security solutions ensures long-term effectiveness without frequent costly upgrades. 

A tailored security approach provides better protection by addressing specific business challenges. By carefully evaluating these factors, businesses can implement a security plan that is both cost-effective and highly efficient in mitigating risks. 

Conclusion & Final Thoughts 

Security guard patrols and surveillance cameras both offer valuable security benefits. While guards provide real-time intervention and human judgment, cameras ensure continuous monitoring and evidence collection. The best solution depends on the nature of the business, risk levels, and budget constraints. A balanced approach often works best, integrating the strengths of both options to maximize safety and efficiency.  

Surveillance cameras offer remote access and documentation, while security guards bring adaptability and immediate response. For those looking for exceptional security services in San Francisco, CA, investing in a well-balanced security strategy ensures maximum protection. Evaluate your needs carefully and choose the right security measures to keep your business safe and secure at all times. 

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