SECURITY BLOG

They’re secluded. They offer a ton of places to hide. And they hold a treasure trove of auto electronics, devices, catalytic converters and, yes, unsuspecting victims. We’re talking about parking lots. Whether it’s a shopping center, a school, a hospital or any commercial facility, parking lots are bound to attract thieves, vandals and other intruders…especially at dark.

With each passing year, commercial properties face greater and more sophisticated physical security threats. While advancements in stationary surveillance systems and more vigorous training of on-site guards have helped meet today’s challenges, many businesses require a more flexible, adaptable and cost-effective solution.

According to a recent construction site security report, thefts at construction sites have surpassed convenience store thefts, with over 11,000 incidents happening in a single year. Items targeted can be as small as scrap metal, copper wire, and tools and as large as backhoes and bobcats.

The construction sector is an integral part of any developed economy, delivering infrastructure that fuels growth. However, construction sites often become hotbeds for criminal activities, with theft, vandalism, and safety violations threatening to disrupt progress and damage investments. With increasing uncertainties, a comprehensive construction site security plan becomes imperative, ensuring your investment is safe and protected.

Are you in the Kansas City area and looking to make the most of your Independence Day? Look no further! We've got a rundown of the most exciting 4th of July events happening around Kansas City. From spectacular firework displays to family-friendly celebrations, this guide will help you find the perfect way to celebrate America's birthday. Plus, we've included some safety tips to ensure a worry-free and fun-filled day.

These are trying times. Everything is more expensive. Gasoline, electronics, metals, items all cost more than even a year ago. Automotive dealership security is no exception and automobile dealers know this more than anyone. The prices of cars and trucks are rising, and that holds true for the individual parts that comprise the whole.

Security has become a growing concern for automobile dealership owners nationwide. Given the lighting challenges for expansive vehicle lots, dealerships become a prime target for criminal activity after dark, from car break-ins, parts theft, and vandalism to outright motor vehicle theft and even acts of violence.

Cargo theft can happen at any stage of the supply chain; in the factory parking lot, at regional distribution centers, at retail store loading docks, and of course, at long haul trucking rest stops. This article discusses the best practices for protecting trucks and fleets, to minimize the vulnerability of raw materials and goods in transit.

Cargo theft has been a problem for a long time. In the old West, outlaws on horseback would stop a train at a desolate location and rob goods from the railroad cars, sometimes using dynamite to blow open locked freight car doors and safes containing valuables.

Construction sites are like living, breathing organisms, evolving and literally changing the landscape over the course of a project. During construction, multiple contractors are constantly entering and exiting the site, various raw materials and supplies are delivered, generators, large tools, and earth-moving machines are left outside overnight, and visibility to key areas becomes obstructed as walls rise. When it comes to construction site security, these things combine to present unique challenges to construction firms.