SECURITY BLOG

Ask any fixed ops director what’s worse than catalytic converter theft, and they’ll likely say it’s how often it happens. The same dealership often gets hit again and again—sometimes within weeks.

In April 2025, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its  latest report on vehicle thefts in the United States. The good news: in 2024, the number of stolen vehicles dropped to pre-pandemic levels. The bad news: that decline came on the heels of a record-setting year, and even with the decrease, more than 850,000 vehicles were still stolen nationwide.

Parking lot security is a critical concern for commercial property owners, as parking lots are frequently targeted for crimes. According to the Department of Justice, approximately 1,400 violent acts happen in parking lots across America every day, making them the third most common place where crimes are committed.

Deciding whether to buy or lease a Mobile Surveillance System can be a challenging decision for businesses. This choice involves weighing the long-term ownership benefits against the flexibility and reduced initial costs of leasing.

Exploring the effectiveness of Auto Dealership Security Guards, this article delves into traditional security measures and innovative solutions to protect dealership lots from theft and criminal activities.

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.

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.