Quick Intervention in Construction Site Trespassing Incident

The construction industry, both in the United States and Canada, is grappling with a pervasive issue of theft, a challenge that echoes globally. The problem extends beyond the theft of large equipment, including smaller, crucial items like power tools as well. Industry forecasts predict that these kinds of thefts, especially of power tools, are likely to continue until at least 2025. 

Recent policy changes in some states, reclassifying certain minor theft crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, appear to have unintentionally incentivized an increase in petty theft incidents. By reducing penalties for stealing lower-value goods, these updated laws aimed to avoid saddling minor offenders with felony records. However, the lighter misdemeanor consequences seem to have emboldened opportunistic thieves and even organized crime groups, who now pursue these “high-reward, low-risk” targets with relative impunity.  

With this in mind, it’s no surprise that construction business stakeholders seek better and more effective security solutions to help keep their sites secure from trespassers, thieves, vandals, and other unwanted activities. Watch the video below to see how remote video monitoring can help stop these scenarios in their tracks. 

Just after 3:00 in the morning, Stealth security professionals monitoring an Ontario residential construction site observed suspicious activity- an individual had entered the neighborhood, tampering with a vehicle at an occupied residence before trespassing on the still-being-constructed homes and entering a work truck. Audible alarms were activated, and local authorities were contacted, with police responding onsite quickly. Officers located the suspect inside the vehicle and appeared to place them under arrest without further incident.  

Surveillance Cameras Equipped with Monitoring Can Revolutionize Jobsite Security

Security cameras operating without active monitoring merely record events at a location, often leaving construction managers unaware of security incidents until after the fact. This traditional approach to video surveillance is typically reactive, responding only after an incident has occurred. 

In contrast, a proactive security solution like Stealth’s remote video monitoring integrates video analytics with trained monitoring operators. This enhanced form of video surveillance combines the technological prowess of cameras and video analytics with the human intelligence of trained security professionals. Our system can not only bolster security but can also significantly mitigate risks. 

A robust remote video surveillance system helps to effectively oversee the entirety of a construction site, meticulously archiving every recorded incident. This enables companies to access and review footage at their convenience, whether for investigative purposes or for use in training scenarios. 

Stealth Monitoring takes remote surveillance a step further. Operating from a location separate from the construction site, our team of skilled monitoring operators utilize advanced video analytics to determine suspicious or unwanted activity on your sites and respond quickly according to protocols- contacting onsite guards, local law enforcement, and key stakeholders when needed. This approach creates a highly effective dual-layered surveillance system. 

Given the inherent dangers of construction sites, where security guards may be limited in their patrolling capabilities, cameras can provide more extensive coverage. 

Investing in video surveillance can yield a rapid return on investment (ROI). Many businesses are pleasantly surprised at the affordability of security cameras coupled with remote monitoring services- savings when compared to traditional guard services are typically 25-60%. Clients of Stealth Monitoring have frequently reported experiencing a tangible ROI within a matter of months. In some instances, the implementation of video surveillance has led to reduced insurance premiums, further underscoring its financial and security value. 

Interested in learning more? Contact us today and speak with a member of our team of construction security specialists for your free quote. 

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