Live Surveillance Helps Catch Northern California Construction Trespasser Lurking Around Materials, Vandalizing

Construction business owners and decision-makers know that safeguarding their jobsites, equipment, and tool storage, and building materials is paramount. Theft and vandalism are near-constant threats and can result in significant financial losses due to the costs of replacement, repairing damages, and the overall impact on timelines these negative events can cause. 

There are a broad range of costs contractors and other construction industry professionals are faced with after a theft, trespassing, or vandalizing event: 

• Project delays and lost productivity
• Reputation issues due to negative property or project appearance, frustrated clients
• Insurance premium increases and additional operational costs
• Delays in repair or replacement due to insurance coverage issues
• Rental equipment costs when needed to replace stolen items
• Difficulties replacing stolen materials due to supply chain issues or shortages

Proactive security solutions can help mitigate some of these consequences. Preventative security measures that go above and beyond the traditional solutions of lighting, fencing, and courtesy patrols (all of which can be easily avoided if a thief or vandal is sufficiently motivated) can help reduce the likelihood of vandalism and its associated negative impacts.  

In the video below, Stealth security video monitoring professionals were alerted to suspicious activity on a Northern California construction site. See what happened next: 

Just before 2:30 in the early morning, Stealth security professionals monitoring a Northern California construction site were alerted to activity on the property. A closer look revealed a suspect had gained access to the interior of the perimeter fencing, and appeared to be vandalizing a part of the property in the area where building materials were stored. 

Security operators immediately contacted local police dispatch to advise them of the activity in progress, and responding officers arrived onsite quickly. The suspect was taken into police custody and after a follow up call was made to dispatchers, it was reported that the officers had placed the vandal under arrest. 

Help Protect Your Jobsites, Materials, and Equipment from Criminal Activity with Proactive Security 

The current landscape of rising materials costs and persistent supply chain disruptions makes ensuring a jobsite is safe from theft and trespassing more complicated than ever, despite it being of paramount importance. These issues place an even greater burden on contractors, subcontractors, site managers, builders, and other industry professionals, and the frustration resulting from these challenges is further exacerbated when materials or equipment are stolen, vandalized, or damaged on construction sites, disrupting project timelines and escalating costs. 

Enter Stealth’s live video monitoring, a proactive and innovative approach to jobsite security. Unlike passive methods such as perimeter fencing or costly and unreliable solutions like onsite guards, live video monitoring leverages advanced video analytics and a team of trained security professionals. This dynamic combination enables real-time monitoring of crucial areas within your jobsite, with the ability to respond swiftly to any suspicious or unwarranted activity. Should any anomalies be detected, immediate action can be taken, including alerting law enforcement, or issuing on-site speaker warnings to deter potential intruders. 

Beyond its primary security function, live video monitoring offers additional advantages. It plays a pivotal role in mitigating liability risks, contributes to effective site management, and serves as a formidable deterrent against a range of criminal activities, including theft, vandalism, and trespassing. The construction site security experts at Stealth are adept at tailoring security systems to meet the specific needs of individual jobsites, ensuring comprehensive and targeted protection. 

For a tangible example of how Stealth’s systems transcend traditional security measures, consider the case of our client partner, Exxel Pacific, Inc., which has harnessed the utility of overhead time-lapse cameras to enhance not only security but also project documentation and management. 

If you’re eager to discover how Stealth can elevate your security outcomes, we invite you to contact us today. By reaching out, you can request a free quote from a construction security expert who will guide you through our customized solutions. Many of our clients have benefitted from substantial savings of up to 60% compared to the costs associated with traditional security guards. Embrace a more effective and efficient path to securing your construction sites with Stealth’s live video monitoring. 

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