Construction sites can be particularly difficult to guard through traditional means. The site is often unattended overnight, on weekends, and when the weather prevents outdoor work. Worksites can be spread out and sometimes located in remote areas. If located in a business district, the area could be vacant for extended periods for miles around. What is Construction Theft? Common types of construction theft can include:… Read More »
In many cities, law enforcement is stretched thin. They can have trouble keeping up with demand between high crime areas, crowd control, and natural disasters. The last thing they need is to waste time responding to false alarms or situations that could easily be handled without their intervention. Here are a few ways that security firms can assist. Remote security monitoring With remote video… Read More »
Security can be complex. Your personal and business success depends on keeping unauthorized people out and valuables secured. It can be tempting to go overboard on security, but no one wants to feel like they are working in a prison. While there is nothing wrong with investing in the latest technology with all the bells and whistles, there are… Read More »
Commercial property includes everything that is not residential property or government owns. Stores, businesses, parking lots, or event spaces are all examples of properties that could potentially experience commercial theft. Different types of property can vary in the specific risk factors they face. Retail Stores It can be difficult to keep people with bad intent out of retail establishments while also welcoming customers. As popular as profiling has… Read More »
While security is typically not discussed under most HOA agreements, a remote guarding solution can make your home development more attractive to potential residents. After all, the purpose of an HOA is to have an appealing place to live and confidence that the property you have invested in will retain its value. Remote security can… Read More »
When considering the utility of remote guarding, decision-makers often focus on gaining greater security coverage while keeping costs manageable or as a method of augmenting their on-site guards. Remote video security is often employed to cover widespread areas such as car lots or reclamation centers. Another area where remote video monitoring is useful is keeping… Read More »
Protecting residential properties presents unique challenges. While residents want to feel safe, they may not want to see an evident security presence. That’s what makes remote guarding an ideal fit for settings like gated communities or apartment complexes. You can keep onsite guards to a minimum or eliminate them entirely. This gives the residents peace… Read More »
Hiring a security guard can cost anywhere from $15 to $100+ per hour, depending on your requirements. If you need a guard to watch a retail store for shoplifters, the cost will fall toward the bottom of the scale. On the upper end, a full-time executive bodyguard can cost as much as $1500 per day… Read More »
Retail establishments have always been at risk of loss through shrink, fraud, and break-ins. You have both inventory and cash that thieves and fraudsters want. You want to prevent theft, but don’t want customers to feel unwelcome. Security officers can seem like overkill in stores that don’t sell high-ticket items as well as being prohibitively… Read More »
When thermal imaging security cameras were developed, the potential for a global pandemic may not have been a consideration. Still, they do have valid uses in efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus. Most recently, thermal imaging security cameras were used in a Samsung event in San Francisco. The company used a thermal camera to… Read More »