Nighttime security is a major concern for commercial property owners, as nearly three quarters of break-ins and vandalism occur after hours. Traditional security measures, such as CCTV cameras and alarm systems, often fail to prevent crimes, while hiring security guards can be costly.
Let’s shine a light on a critical issue facing commercial property owners and managers today: crime prevention at night. Roughly 70% of break-ins, thefts, and acts of vandalism occur after business hours, when lighting is poor and fewer people are around.
Chief among the reasons for the higher crime rates: the security solutions used by many commercial properties offer inadequate protection when night falls.
From retail shops to medical centers, office buildings to apartment complexes, shopping malls to cannabis dispensaries, no commercial property is immune from nighttime invaders.
One security system solution that is growing in popularity is live remote monitoring, which provides real-time protection, deters criminal activity, and ultimately reduces liability risks…benefits that traditional security systems struggle with.
The Challenges of Traditional Nighttime Security Solutions
Many commercial property owners opt for self-monitoring solutions like stationary CCTV or blind alarm systems, which cannot provide the protection of a sophisticated live monitoring system.
They are more passive security solutions, offering no professional support and usually a delayed response time from law enforcement, given the high false alarm rate (97%!).
They are particularly ineffective at night, as many alerts are often ignored (or slept through).
Hiring on-site security officers to guard your property is also a common route, but a very expensive one. It can consume tens of thousands of dollars a month, especially when 24/7 coverage is required.
Added to that, the fees for security officers during off-hours can rise significantly, given the heightened risk of threats. This is why so many owners have amped up their search for security guard alternatives.
Four Key Ways Live Remote Monitoring Improves Nighttime Security
When owners implement a professional live remote video monitoring, such as Titan’s Virtual Security Guard, they enjoy active, heightened surveillance, day and night. This business security solution offers:
- 24/7 Security Monitoring, utilizing a command center staffed with trained video analysts. Only real activity is reported…and recorded.
- High-Tech Support, leveraging the latest equipment and software, including A.I.-enabled cameras plus thermal imaging and infra-red technology.
- Deterrence Tools, employing methods such as voice downs, lights, or audio alarms to let trespassers know they’ve been spotted.
- Direct Line to Law Enforcement, reporting and verifying incidents in progress to police or patrol officers.
Four Benefits of Using Live Remote Monitoring for Nighttime Protection
Because of its high-end features and capabilities, virtual security guard services offer a host of benefits, including:
- Cost Savings, providing enhanced coverage at a lower price point and eliminating the need for overnight security guards.
- Rapid Response Times, prompting immediate action from law enforcement, who know they are responding to an active crime scene and not a false alarm.
- Better Coverage Without On-Site Risks, offering “eyes” on hard-to-reach areas and out of the way areas without putting security officers in danger.
- Increased Confidence, making tenants and business owners feel safer, improving retention and property reputation.
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It’s up to commercial property owners to safeguard their residents, shoppers, and late-shift workers. Whether it’s day or night, Titan Protection has you covered, with a variety of live security monitoring options, including fixed systems, mobile surveillance towers, and drone as a service (DaaS).
And each solution features highly trained monitors watching everything 24/7 from our Five Diamond-designated video command center.
Questions about after-hour security monitoring and commercial property surveillance in general? Contact Titan Protection to learn more about our after-hour security monitoring. Simply fill out the form below and a Titan team member will help find the right security plan for you.
