A shopping center security system can deter thieves, vandals, and dumpster divers. A trained outdoor security operator activated an on-site speaker and stopped a would-be dumpster diver.
Speaker Warning Deters Dumpster Diver – Shopping Center Security
A shopping center security operator saw an unauthorized trespasser drive through a Los Angeles, California shopping center. The trespasser drove a yellow pickup truck. The driver parked his vehicle in back of the shopping center. He exited his truck and walked to an open dumpster filled with wood palettes. The suspect looked inside.
A shopping center security system operator activated the speaker warning. The trespasser walked away from the dumpster, got into his vehicle, and drove away.
Dumpster Diving Laws
The laws and guidelines associated with dumpster diving are ambiguous.
A law professor from the University of Toronto who specializes in property law, said dumpster diving on someone’s property can qualify as trespassing and theft. The only exception is for police and only if they have a search warrant.
Private investigators seized the trash from the home of a Canadian airline’s co-founder. The investigators were hired by a competitor. The victim filed a $5 million counter suit claiming the investigation firm was trespassing since the garbage was placed inside his property line.
In another case, police discovered plants and growing equipment in the garbage of a British Columbia marijuana grower. The victim claimed this violated Section 8 of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms which prohibits illegal searches and seizures. Unfortunately for him, the courts ruled that his trash was fair game.
Dumpster Diving Deterrent
Stealth’s shopping center security system can help deter dumpster diving, vandalism, and other types of criminal activity. The solution includes outdoor security cameras, on-site speakers, and NVRs. The security system can watch a shopping plaza after employees and customers leave for the night. This solution is also significantly cheaper than an on-site security guard service.
Stealth Monitoring is the leader in remote video surveillance in Canada and the U.S, with over 400 employees, 11 offices, and 3 live video monitoring control centers. Stealth’s proactive video monitoring watches over 17,000 IP and CCTV security cameras. Our security solutions feature advanced technology and can detect and deter crime while reducing security guard and other expenses. Our remote monitoring service can reduce or even replace security guards at a fraction of the cost. A remote surveillance operator can see suspicious activity, activate a speaker warning, and call the local police.
Please call toll-free (866) 756-7847 or contact us today for more information to protect your outdoor assets. Visit the Stealth website to see real arrest videos at construction sites, multifamily apartments, shopping centers, office buildings, warehouses, auto dealerships, and other commercial real estate properties.
