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.
According to the Bureau of Justice, security incidents in parking lots account for over $6 billion in property loss each year. If you own a commercial parking lot, it is vital that you protect your property and more importantly, the people who use it. But what’s the most effective solution?
A lot of owners are going mobile.
Over the past few years, parking lot security towers have grown in popularity. These are portable systems that provide flexibility, adaptability and integration capabilities, and are equipped with telescoping poles with advanced cameras, sensors and speakers.
Some system’s, like Titan’s Virtual Guard, offer pro-active remote monitoring and can be integrated with other security measures, like patrol services. Here are a few reasons why they have become so popular:
- They are an upgrade from rented security equipment.
Unlike rented cameras, which only record the crime, most surveillance towers, like Virtual Guard, are monitored 24/7 by trained agents, who are ready to react—and report—any suspicious activity as it happens, leading to faster response times and more arrests.
- Simple to set up. Simple to relocate.
Parking Lot Security towers are easy-to-install and can be quickly deployed (often within 1-2 days). And unlike a fixed system that requires cabling, you can move your portable towers anywhere on the lot, based on your needs or current crime trends.
- It’s a cost-effective solution.
Protecting your parking lot or garage with on-site officers can become expensive quickly, especially is the space is expansive or has multiple levels. Security towers cover more ground and they cost about a quarter of what you’d spend on guard services.
- A deterrent for criminals. Peace of mind for you employees and customers.
Thefts in parking lots are usually crimes of opportunity. The mere presence of live-monitored security towers stationed on your property is enough to make them look elsewhere. It also reassures those who use your parking space that you put their safety first.
- It protects your business as well.
When a crime happens on your property, it can lead to liability claims and even costly suits. It is your responsibility to provide those who use your lot a reasonable level of protection so it’s best to take a proactive approach, starting with monitored security towers! (Want tips on adding even more layers of protection to your parking lot? Check out this article on Ways to Ensure Your Parking Lot Security
Titan’s Virtual Guard: Best-in-Class Parking Lot Security Tower
Titan's Virtual Guard elevates the features and benefits of security towers, offering a cutting-edge solution that combines the latest in technological innovations (infrared and smart IP cameras) with a highly skilled monitoring team that operates out of our in-house, Five Diamond Certified command center.
Contact Titan Security today to discover how Titan’s Virtual Security Guard service can be a part of your security strategy to protect your parking lot and the employees and customers who use it!
