Repeat instances of shoplifting, vandalism, workplace violence threats, and most other crimes all have the same thing in common - they involve a suspect trespassing on private property during after-hours. 

Unauthorized entry is the underlying factor in many retail and property related crimes, and leaders should prioritize tackling trespassing and unauthorized access to lessen the chances of other crimes being committed as a result. 

Security tools built to fight trespassing and unauthorized access include: 

‍Mobile security trailers 

Mobile security trailers can be set-up wherever and whenever you need a security presence - relevant scenarios include retail parking lots, construction sites, warehouse properties, and any other area with restricted access. 

‍Mobile security trailers can also incorporate AI-enabled video streaming that allows you to receive real-time alerts whenever people are in restricted areas during unauthorized times, which enables quicker responses by security teams and/or law enforcement. You’re also able to identify vehicles by tracking them across a network of cameras.

For example: A construction site is experiencing problems with thieves sneaking on their premises during off-hours and stealing equipment whilst vandalizing the property. It’s costing them lots of money to replace the equipment and lost productivity trying to fix the mess they leave.

As a result, they implement Flock Safety’s mobile security trailers as a method to secure the site and dissuade offenders during off-hours - its bold presence and flashing blue lights lets offenders know the area is being monitored. Since the trailer’s video cameras are equipped with people detection alert capabilities, they’ll also get immediately notified when a suspicious person enters the site overnight. From there, the trailer can proactively issue a warning from its talk down speaker telling the trespasser to leave or the police will be called. With mobile security trailers deployed, the construction site is able to complete their project on time and on budget  without constantly worrying about expensive equipment getting stolen or their site getting vandalized.

“Thanks to the Flock cameras and our partnership with the Syracuse Police Department, we’re literally meeting a small group of trespassed individuals and repeat shoplifters at the door – before they enter the property, and that’s an absolute game-changer in our efforts to provide a safe environment to everyone that visits. What’s more, our cameras are also enhancing the ways law enforcement agencies like the Syracuse Police Department are able to prevent and solve crime, and that’s good news for our entire community.”

• Stephen J. Congel, Chief Executive Officer of Pyramid Management Group

‍License plate reader (LPR) technology 

LPR cameras allow you to set up a virtual security perimeter around your property to proactively detect vehicles that belong to known offenders, such as banned individuals, disgruntled employees or previous thieves. You’re also able to create custom hot lists with specific license plates of individuals that may present a problem down the line so you’re instantly alerted if they re-enter the premises.

For example: A hospital implements Flock Safety’s license plate reading cameras around their campus to fight ongoing violence against nurses, doctors, and guests. A nurse brings up that she’s going through a tumultuous divorce and worries that her ex-husband may come to her workplace with harmful intentions. 

As a result, the hospital’s security team proactively inputs the ex-husband’s license plate and car information into a Flock Safety custom hot list - which enables them to get a real-time alert if the ex-husband’s vehicle shows up on hospital grounds. This gives the security team time to intercept him before he’s able to enter a medical building. 

"Since we implemented Flock, we have had not one single…attempt at a car theft, attempt at a car break-in, nothing. And…before that, it was every other week."

• Valerie Beeler, Director of Administrative Services

‍Alert Response Services

Alert response services are a cornerstone for proactive security solutions due to their ability to immediately connect you with trained professionals who can protect your property and give you peace of mind.

For example: Imagine you're a retail property manager and someone comes into your parking lot after hours. When an automated alert, like is triggered from our mobile security trailers, a remote agent quickly reviews the video to determine the next steps. If it’s a false alarm, the alert is dismissed.

For low-priority incidents, the agent uses talk-down speakers with tailored warnings, from polite reminders to firm commands for potential threats. They can also escalate to on-site security or law enforcement as needed. Every incident is logged for your review and to continuously improve response accuracy.

Combating unauthorized access and trespassing entails adopting security technology tools that can proactively detect and deter offenders from entering the premises before they have the opportunity to steal or commit any crimes. You’ll also require the ability to monitor areas during off-hours where offenders are most likely to strike.

Flock Safety is able to help businesses monitor areas remotely whilst instantly detecting and alerting security teams and/or law enforcement whenever people are in restricted areas.

Learn more about Flock Safety’s proactive security capabilities through our blog: Proactive Protection:

How Alert Response Service is Closing the Gap Between Threat Detection and Response

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