It’s a common issue for commercial real estate of all types- both loitering and vagrancy may seem relatively harmless, but ultimately can lead to a variety of issues, including destruction of property, vandalism, and even violence.
Shopping and retail centers are frequently plagued with these issues due to their perception as safe, public spaces. The same aspects of a shopping center that make it appealing to businesses and their clients can make them a desirable space to gather for people who are looking to set up camp or “hang out.”
In this Arrest of the Month video, we see a variety of concerns occurring in a single shopping center, creating a veritable wonderland of potentially criminal activity for local police to sort out.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., Stealth security professionals were alerted to someone loitering, apparently hiding out beneath the stairs of a Texas shopping center. The observing security professionals immediately activated audible alarms and continued to observe, only to discover a physical altercation occurring between multiple individuals elsewhere on the property. Local police were immediately contacted and dispatched to the property. Responding officers appeared to take one of the individuals into custody.
Help Deter Loiterers, Thieves, and Vandals from Your Property with Live Video Monitoring
The last thing a business tenant wants to deal with is the mess left behind by individuals choosing your property as a late-night campground and party spot. Outside of the potential for vandalism, violence, and property damage, it can also present a health and biohazard situation. All these issues can contribute to premise liability risks as well.
A proactive security solution is vital in effectively reducing and deterring these kinds of scenarios, among other risks. Stealth’s live video monitoring is a proactive, customizable security solution that lends itself well to helping resolve the myriad of unique security concerns shopping and retail centers face.
Using a combination of cutting-edge technology and human intelligence, Stealth’s live video monitoring allows for the detection and intervention of criminal and other unwanted activity in real time. Our team of highly trained monitoring operators observe analytics-based surveillance cameras placed in key areas throughout your property and can sound onsite audible alarms to scare off trespassers and loiterers who are usually unaware that cameras are being monitored. When that isn’t enough, they can reach out to onsite security staff or police dispatch should a situation better benefit from police intervention.
Our ability to provide real-time information and updates regarding activity in progress means our call priority is typically elevated by law enforcement dispatch, which can lead to faster police response times and better security outcomes.
Ready to learn more? Contact us today and speak with a shopping and retail security specialist who can help save you up to 60% off the costs of traditional security measures. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187
