Proactive Solutions for Employee Safety

A utility company serving nearly 170,000 connections across 22 counties sought a proactive solution to enhance security across its operations. While the company did not experience significant recurring crime, its leadership aimed to swiftly identify potential threats in the event of an incident. Through discussions with their local law enforcement agency, the utility company recognized the value of license plate recognition (LPR) cameras as a powerful tool for deterring and solving crime.

Implementing LPR Cameras for Proactive Threat De-escalation

The utility company installed two LPR cameras at its headquarters to monitor inbound and outbound traffic. The system's proactive threat detection and efficiency in solving cases have become invaluable to the company. With Flock Safety, suspects can now be identified within minutes, eliminating the need to spend hours combing through video footage for evidence.

The best part is the peace of mind for myself and some of our other leadership. We can now be proactive if there’s a threat from a certain individual or separated employees. We can put their vehicle details in and be alerted if they come on site. And nip it in the bud. – Safety and Security Officer, Utility Company

The Safety and Security Officer recounted an incident involving an individual who trespassed on their property twice, first armed with a machete and later with a pistol. When law enforcement was contacted to issue a trespassing notice, the company provided a clear vehicle image and license plate number. This crucial evidence played a key role in deterring the individual from returning.

Solving Property Damage Cases

In another case, tractor trailers repeatedly damaged a light post near the property, causing over $10,000 in repair costs. Before installing Flock Safety cameras, identifying the culprits was a "wild goose chase," relying on vague details like the trailer's color. With the LPR system in place, the company quickly identified the responsible individual and shared the information with law enforcement, effectively deterring further incidents.

The LPR cameras have also played a critical role in protecting employees from estranged spouses. Using a Custom Hot List to flag specific license plates, the company receives instant alerts if flagged vehicles return to the facility. This enables the team to proactively de-escalate situations before they escalate into incidents.

The Safety and Security Officer emphasized that Flock Safety's ability to enhance employee safety and protect property delivers unmatched value, making it a smart and worthwhile investment.

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