SECURITY BLOG

In an era of rising theft, the efficacy of the construction site security cameras is under scrutiny. Join us as we dissect the real value and limitations of traditional surveillance solutions.

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.

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.

Parking area security has become a growing concern for business owners nationwide. Most indoor car lots and garages are poorly lit, making them a prime setting for criminal activity, from car break-ins and vandalism to motor vehicle theft and even acts of violence.

Theft and vandalism are major causes for concern in the construction industry. Heavy equipment, fleets, and building materials are very valuable targets for criminals and needed to be guarded in one form or another 24/7...especially during off hours. 

You may not be aware of this, but there’s a gold mine under your company’s cars and trucks…and using the term “gold mine” is actually an understatement. We’re talking about catalytic converters, which house metallic elements that are currently valued as much as 15% times the price of gold.