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Copper Theft at Shopping Center and Industrial Complexes
Scrap yards are paying high prices for copper these days, which is why copper theft is on the rise. One of the areas frequently targeted by copper thieves is shopping centers and…
Continue ReadingPrevent Copper Theft With Proper Security
When people think of metals, most likely their thoughts would be gold, silver, or platinum. But it is copper theft that’s been on the rise. Why Copper Theft? Copper is used…
Continue ReadingDoes Live Proactive Video Surveillance Prevent Crime?
Current proactive video surveillance systems look more like something out of a James Bond movie than a crime deterrence catalog. Today cameras can be placed in nearly any location….
Continue ReadingSecurity Guards Can Be a Liability Risk
While having security personnel on site can seem to be a positive step towards securing your business, many security guards are not trained, equipped, or legally prepared to take…
Continue ReadingReal Time Monitoring for Small Towns
Many things have changed in Shelly’s small town over the years. She remembers days when she didn’t know anyone or any business in town who didn’t leave the front…
Continue ReadingUsing Visible and Hidden Live Video Cameras To Deter and Reduce Crime
Even though criminals are often thought of as being rather dim, almost all of them have learned a few key points of their “profession.” One of these points is to make…
Continue ReadingCommercial Crime Prevention — The Rise of Proactive Live Surveillance
“A theoretical perspective suggests that cameras may work to prevent crime if two criteria are met; the offender is aware that the camera may be watching their activity, and…
Continue ReadingReal-Time Monitoring for Theft Prevention
FBI collected statistics indicate that there are about 9.3 million instances of property crime, 2.2 million burglaries, and 6.3 million larceny-thefts in the United States in a…
Continue ReadingLive Monitoring Is an Essential Part of Theft Prevention
While it’s true that even the simplest security precautions like alarms can help reduce break-ins, it’s also a fact that having actual live human beings behind a camera to…
Continue ReadingLocks and Crime Prevention
Door locks are a the most common and simplest building security measure. Each type of lock has its advantages and disadvantages. According to the NCPC (National Crime Prevention…
Continue ReadingProtect Your Business: Preventing Copper Theft
The US Department of Energy reported that copper theft in America is at an all-time high. Almost $1 billion is pilfered annually. Copper thieves often target apartment complexes,…
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