As car thefts continue to rise, multi-lot dealership security has become a critical concern for owners and managers. With multiple locations to monitor, traditional security measures often fall short, leaving dealerships vulnerable to crime.
Implementing a comprehensive security strategy, including live remote monitoring and advanced surveillance technology, can help protect valuable inventory while keeping costs manageable.
Since 2019, the number of car thefts in America has steadily risen, passing the million mark in 2022 and continuing its way north in 2023 and 2024. Remarkably, an estimated 40% of car crimes occur at auto dealerships.
Hardest hit are owners of remote and multi-lot dealerships, who must monitor and safeguard vehicles across multiple locations. Rising crime incidents, of course, mean rising insurance rates and lost inventory, making it cost-prohibitive for some dealerships to stay in business.
Given these rising numbers and the high value of inventory exposed, dealership theft protection is a paramount concern for owners and managers, but finding a dealership security system that’s both affordable and efficient can be challenging. That’s where live remote monitoring comes in.
The Lack of Multi-location Dealerships Security Brings Multiple Opportunities for Bad Actors
The operational and logistical complexities of managing a multi-lot dealership increase the risk of criminal acts. Managers are responsible for a larger pool of vehicles, which are spread out across several locations, with fewer staff members per site.
All of this can compromise oversight and general security protocols, making these lots a prime target for criminals, not just during non-operational hours, but during day hours as well.
Unfortunately, traditional security methods are particularly insufficient for multi-lot setups.
- DIY surveillance camera systems may be inexpensive, but they put the onus on owners and managers to monitor and respond to each alert, which largely come during the early A.M. hours.
- On-site security officers, spanning several locations and multiple shifts will drive your security spend by tens of thousands a month.
Centralized Dealership Monitoring: Covering Multiple Lots in One Seamless System
An increasing number of owners of dealerships are turning to virtual security officers as an affordable, efficient security solution for multi-lot and remote lot surveillance.
This option provides round-the-clock security for as many locations as needed, all of which are monitored by trained analysts and dispatchers from a remote command center.
A key benefit of live remote monitoring is its flexibility, with multiple installation options:
- Live monitoring can be integrated seamlessly with your existing dealership security infrastructure or can be installed as an entirely new system.
- You can enjoy portability with mobile security towers, such as Titan’s Virtual security Guard. This option allows you to relocate your cameras as your security needs evolve. Mobile surveillance is also a scalable security solution, allowing you to adapt as your dealership adds new locations. And one more benefit: they are easy-to-install and can be quickly deployed in a matter of day.
Rev Up Your Multi-Lot Dealership Security With Titan Protection
Titan provides real-time security monitoring and multi-location surveillance for dealerships of all sizes, preventing crimes before they occur. We use a combination of advanced security technologies and a command center that has received The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) prestigious Five Diamond designation.
Our tools include:
- Cutting-edge thermal and infrared cameras
- AI-powered cameras for predictive threat detection
- FirstNet Network communication with top priority for signal access and speed
- Drone surveillance to extend coverage for expansive lots
- Deterrence tools, including strobe lights, alarm systems and talk down speakers
Another Titan offering is a blended service, combining a boots-on-the-ground approach (security officers and/or patrol units) along with our live centralized monitoring. Whatever automotive security you require, we will work with you to customize a security plan just for you. Here's one example of how an auto-dealership group boosted security affordably with our blended approach.
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