They’ve been popping up in large parking lots more and more over the last couple of years. You’ve probably seen them at supermarkets, multiplexes, and big box-stores: towering masts on wheeled platforms, flanked by solar panels and looking like they’d be more at home on the moon expedition than at your local Wal-Mart.
So, what are they? They’re mobile security towers, also known as mobile surveillance towers, the latest tool used by retail stores to combat the rising tide of auto break-ins, catalytic converter thefts, vandalism and other parking lot crimes.
What are mobile security towers?
A mobile security tower is a portable and elevated security system that is equipped with advanced cameras, sensors and communication devices that are mounted on a pole, offering a 360-degree, bird’s eye view of a property.
Are they just used for parking lots?
Nope! Auto dealerships, transportation facilities, and construction sites use them as well. They’re also turning up at state fairs, outdoor festivals and many other exterior environments with short or long-term security needs.
Why are they so popular?
Mobile security towers offer a host of benefits. They can be quickly deployed (often within 24 hours) and can be easily moved from area to area, depending on your specific needs.
Each unit is cellular-based and solar powered, so you don’t need an internet connection or power source to get them up and running. And the cost-savings are a major appeal, as they can be purchased or rented for a fraction of the price of hiring on-site officers.
How do mobile security towers work?
Unlike traditional security cameras, which only record criminal acts instead of preventing them from happening, mobile security towers are monitored around the clock by remote surveillance agents.
Many systems, like Titan’s Virtual Guard, use AI-powered cameras, which detect and monitor movements and suspicious activity in real-time and send out alerts.
From there, the agents can determine what action (if any) should be taken, whether it’s confronting the suspect directly through talk-down speakers or, if necessary, alerting the authorities.
Does this security system work as well during night hours?
They have to! That’s when most parking lot crimes occur! Mobile security tower systems feature infrared or powerful night vision cameras to detect criminal activity in all lighting conditions.
And the towers’ solar panels and batteries collect and store enough energy for days of usage, and operate through the night without any other power source.
How can I get a mobile security tower for my business?
Titan’s portable security and surveillance solution, Virtual Guard, features the same best-in-class, 24/7 video monitoring services that come with our fixed security camera systems. Our security towers and fortified with highly effective equipment:
- 121-decibel bullhorn talk down speakers
- Alarm systems and flashing lights
- Three smart IP cameras
- Adjustable masts
- Infrared cameras with a range of 130 feet in darkness
Get in touch
Contact Titan Security to discover how our Virtual Guard service can be a part of your security strategy, for your parking lot, construction site, or whatever outdoor environment of yours that needs protection. We’re happy to answer any questions you have regarding your security and protection needs and can also offer a free consultation.
