When choosing a place to store their property, the safety and security of a self-storage facility is a major factor for potential clients. Effectively safeguarding the possessions of customers, limiting exposure to premise liability, and responding quickly to any potential threats is vital to the success of any self-storage business.
See what happened when a pair of trespassers accessed a Florida self-storage property, unaware that Stealth was watching.
At 4:50 a.m., Stealth security operators took notice of a pair of individuals trespassing, having hopped a fence at a Florida self-storage facility. Audible warnings were sounded, but the pair seemed unphased. The operators contacted local police dispatch due to the nature of the activity observed, and officers arrived on site quickly, making contact with and taking the pair into custody before any theft or damages could occur.
Help Protect Your Bottom Line and Client Property with Proactive Security
From theft and vandalism to vagrancy and other illegal activity, the criminal possibilities at self-storage facilities encompass a broad range. There are, however, steps that can be taken to help solve the top self-storage challenges. In fact, you’ll find a comprehensive description here.
Many criminals see self-storage businesses as easy marks. The general privacy that is afforded to clients, and in many facilities, the ability to choose/ provide their own locks is both convenient for the clients and criminals alike. Often, the security measures clients themselves will take are minimal. Cheap locks can be easily removed with bolt-cutters. The variety of potentially valuable items clients choose to store are a tempting reward.
Trespassing, then, should be taken seriously. As seen in the video above, it’s fairly simple for those who are motivated to access a facility with little fanfare. This is why live video monitoring is a valuable and proactive security solution for self-storage businesses.
Rather than wait for a break-in or other criminal activity to take action, Stealth’s live video monitoring solution uses a combination of video analytics and trained professionals to watch for suspicious or unusual activity in real-time. When a Stealth security operator sees something or someone out of place, they can take immediate action, sounding audible warnings or contacting law enforcement when needed. The audible warnings are often enough to scare off potential criminals, deterring and dispersing activity before damages occur.
If you’re interested in learning more about how Stealth’s security solutions can help protect your business from criminal activity while driving up fill rates and controlling operating costs, contact us today for more information. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187.
