Homebuilders have been busy in the past few years attempting to meet demands for more housing. While construction sites have always been a target for theft, trespassing, and vandalism, the numbers have increased due to higher volumes of construction and materials cost inflations. Throw in a thriving online market for easily selling stolen goods and you’ve got a recipe for security stress.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., a sharp-eyed Stealth security operator noticed an individual on camera in the vicinity of a Seattle-area new home development construction site. The suspicious person was seen on camera checking doors of homes and wandering the site, so the operator reached out to local law enforcement right away, providing dispatch with the individual’s appearance, location, and the activity occurring on site.
Officers arrived on site shortly after and placed the trespasser under arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia. Law enforcement confirmed for security operators that the subject did not take any construction materials from the site.
Remote Video Monitoring Can Help Deter Thieves, Vandals, and Vagrants from Choosing Your Construction Site as a Hangout
Construction sites are targets for theft, vandalism, and vagrants regardless of location. Between valuable materials and equipment acting as temptation for thieves, unfinished buildings appealing to those looking to make trouble out of the public eye or find a place to bed down, and perimeter fences being relatively easy to breach, construction sites have a broad range of security concerns.
Remote video monitoring is a proactive security solution that combines the technology of analytics-based cameras with human intelligence to recognize suspicious activity in progress. When our operators spot suspicious or unwanted activity, they follow site protocols and can alert local law enforcement.
Additionally, remote video monitoring is designed to work in conjunction with the changing nature of construction sites. Cameras can be easily moved and adjusted to meet the needs of a construction job as it progresses, adjusting to meet new site lines or focus on higher priority areas.
With live video recording 24/7, clients have access to video evidence as needed for a variety of concerns – police evidence, pilferage, liability claims, job-site progress, and more.
If you’re interested in adding a proactive security solution that’s specifically designed to help deter theft, loitering, and vandalism at your construction sites, contact us today for additional information and save up to 60% on the cost of traditional guards.
