• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Skip to navigation
Support
1-855-755-7233

  • USA
  • Canada - English
  • Canada - Français

ECAM logo with two-line tagline

ECAM

  • BACK
  • Solutions

    Core Solutions

    Mobile Surveillance Units

    Solar powered towers for remote perimeters.

    Live Video Monitoring

    Real-time intervention to stop crime before it happens

    Hybrid Security

    A seamless blend of video security and security guards

    • Mobile Surveillance Units Solar powered towers for remote perimeters.
    • Live Video Monitoring Real-time intervention to stop crime before it happens
    • Hybrid Security A seamless blend of video security and security guards

    Related Technology & Support

    • AI Software AI-powered video analytics for proactive security
    • Thermal Imaging Thermal security cameras for zero-light detection
    • License Plate Recognition License plate recognition for vehicle tracking
    • Remote Concierge Virtual concierge for access control and security
    • Gate Access Control Automated gate access and perimeter security
    • Design & Installation Customized site planning and expert setup
    • System Health Check 24/7 system monitoring for security uptime
    • Video Review & Analysis Video review for investigations and incident analysis
    • Total Service & Support Ongoing support and maintenance for security systems
    See All Solutions

    EBOOK

    Security Buyer's Guide

    Practical steps to make your next security investment with more confidence and less guesswork

    Get the Guide
  • Industries

    Featured Sectors

    Construction Sites

    Secure sites with 24/7 monitoring and intrusion detection

    Retail & Shopping Centers

    Prevent theft and parking lot crime with live intervention

    • Construction Sites Secure sites with 24/7 monitoring and intrusion detection
    • Retail & Shopping Centers Prevent theft and parking lot crime with live intervention

    Retail

    • Auto Auctions Protect vehicle inventory and auction sites from theft
    • Auto Dealerships Protect dealership inventory with video monitoring
    • Retail & Shopping Centers Protect storefronts and high-traffic shopping centers

    Commercial

    • Construction Sites Protect equipment and materials on active job sites
    • Multi-Family Residential Improve tenant safety with video monitoring security
    • Office Buildings Secure corporate assets and employee safety
    • Parking Lots Deter crime in parking lots with live monitoring
    • Self-Storage Facilities Secure storage units with 24/7 video monitoring
    • Vacant Properties Protect unoccupied assets from squatting and vandalism

    Industrial

    • Data Centers High-level thermal perimeter security for critical data
    • Energy & Infrastructure Protect power grids and utility plants with video monitoring
    • Industrial & Manufacturing Improve perimeter security and safety monitoring
    • Scrap & Recycling Prevent metal theft and site hazards
    • Solar Farms Protect remote solar farms and equipment
    • Transportation & Logistics End-to-end video security for logistics facilities

    Public Sector

    • Government Agencies Secure public facilities and critical infrastructure
    • Healthcare Protect staff, patients, and healthcare facilities
    • Law Enforcement Mobile surveillance for proactive crime prevention
    See All Industries

    Success Story

    Multinational Logistics Enterprise Saved $10.7M

    See how ECAM improved this client's security and operational efficiency

    Read More
  • Customer Success

    Featured Success Stories

    Forest Audelia Shopping Center

    Increased property value by $1.2M

    Core Apartments

    Reduced crime and improved resident safety

    Multinational Logistics Enterprise

    Reduced theft and saved $10.7M

    • Forest Audelia Shopping Center Increased property value by $1.2M
    • Core Apartments Reduced crime and improved resident safety
    • Multinational Logistics Enterprise Reduced theft and saved $10.7M

    Success Stories

    • Core Apartments Created safer environment and reduced crime
    • Exxel Pacific Gained full construction jobsite visibility
    • Foothill Transit Cut vandalism-related costs
    • Forest Audelia Shopping Center Increased property value by $1.2M
    • Green Earth Realty Eliminated crime and reclaimed management time
    • Lambert International Airport Reduced parking lot crime
    • Main Electric Supply Eliminated warehouse intrusions with video monitoring
    • MT Builders Reduced costs by $3,000+ per month
    • Multinational Logistics Enterprise Improved security and operational efficiency
    • Port of Los Angeles Closed critical security gaps
    • Southern California Edison Eliminated utility site theft
    See all success stories

    Product Tour

    3D Mobile Surveillance Units

    Interact with MSU models to see how the most advanced surveillance technology supports stronger protection

    View 3D Models
  • Resources

    Featured Resources

    Video Library

    Watch actual footage of ECAM’s solutions in action

    Interactive 3D MSU

    Explore the technology inside our units in full 3D

    • Video Library Watch actual footage of ECAM’s solutions in action
    • Interactive 3D MSU Explore the technology inside our units in full 3D

    Resources

    • Brochures Security system datasheets and specifications
    • Video Library See real clips of criminal activity deterred by ECAM
    • Security Insights Security surveillance blog articles
    • eBooks In-depth security strategy guides
    • Interactive 3D MSU Experience Mobile Surveillance Units in 3D
    See All Resources

    Resource Center

    Expert Advice, Trends, and Best Practices

    Stay ahead of security threats with our comprehensive library of industry reports, eBooks, and expert insights

    Explore All
  • Company

    About ECAM

    • About Us Our mission and values
    • Leadership Executive team driving security innovation
    • Why ECAM Discover why industry leaders choose ECAM
    • Sustainability Sustainability initiatives in security operations
    • Careers Careers in video monitoring and security

    Locations & Events

    • Service Areas Our global operational regions
    • Tradeshows & Events Connect with us in person

    Contact

    • Talk to an Expert Request a callback from our team
    • General Contact Connect with us
    • Submit an RFP Send us your project requirements
    Coast-to-Coast Coverage

    Service Areas

    Coast-to-Coast Coverage

    Explore our operational regions and see how we provide comprehensive security across North America

    See Service Areas
  • Partner Program
  • Talk to an Expert

  • USA
  • Canada - English
  • Canada - Français

Support

1-855-755-7233

Talk to an Expert

Home / Articles / Prevent Loitering and Illegal Encampments

What You'll Learn

  • Introduction
  • Advanced, Cost-Efficient Property Defense
  • Challenge
  • Solution

Prevent Loitering and Illegal Encampments

Feb 25, 2026
Share to:Share to X/TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to Facebook

Advanced, Cost-Efficient Property Defense

As a property owner or manager, you are not only responsible for your own actions, but for the conduct of unwelcome intruders as well. Loiterers, squatters and the homeless can establish encampments that not only attract unlawful activity, but also pose difficult legal challenges to their removal. The best defense is a sophisticated approach that prevents encampments from forming in the first place.

Challenge

Defend property against illegal occupation

Large properties, such as shopping centers, parking lots, and corporate headquarters, can be the unfortunate target of vagrant populations who may loiter on your property, or worse—establish homeless encampments on site.

While these encampments may encourage illegal behaviors, such as drug use, theft, and vandalism, many states have laws that make removal difficult. In addition to being an unattractive nuisance, these encampments may threaten the safety of employees, customers, or guests.

Patrols are helpful, but they are expensive to apply at scale. The right security technology can help too, but it must have the power to intercept suspicious activity before it grows into an enduring threat.

Solution

Intercept unwanted activity quickly and inexpensively

By nature, loitering and camping behaviors establish themselves in the less-observable areas of your property, usually during off hours. ECAM provides technology and services that expand your reach at much less expense than increasing patrols or adding staff. Our solutions include:

  • Anti-loitering functionality that can trigger alerts to the Command Center when visitors linger in your lot beyond the time threshold you establish.
  • A Warning Speaker System that “talks down” to identified intruders, alerting them to your security presence and potential consequences.
  • Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs), which are portable hardware platforms that can support the cameras, thermal cameras, lights, and audio devices you need to detect activity in even the most remote corners of your site. Optional solar panels and/or diesel generators can provide power where electricity is not available.
  • 24/7 remote monitoring through our Command Center, providing uninterrupted year-round surveillance. Our trained professionals are assigned to specific accounts, allowing them to distinguish potential intruders from familiar people and employees.
  • To assist law enforcement and document activity, our surveillance units record 24/7 and store footage for seven days.
  • Collaboration with physical guards to integrate technology and human resources.
  • Options for permanently installed cameras that link to established CCTV networks.

Our Security Experts assess your site to target needs and gaps, and will design a custom approach built from the most appropriate combination of surveillance technology and monitoring services.

As part of the GardaWorld family of security solutions, ECAM can rapidly implement a successful security program at any scale.

Learn how the Virtual Guard Platform can simultaneously reduce costs and improve security.

Talk to a Security Expert now

About the Author: Amy Hite

Senior Content Manager

Senior Content Manager Amy Hite has 25+ years of experience writing and communicating information for audiences across a range of industries. Passionate about collaborating with ECAM’s product development team to share knowledge about new products and technology.

More from Amy

Primary Sidebar

Get Expert Insights Delivered Directly to Your Inbox

Recommended for You

  • ArticleLogistics Security Camera Solutions and the Challenge of Multi-Site Visibility 
  • ArticleSecurity Guards vs Video Monitoring for Auto Dealerships: Which Approach Actually Prevents Loss?
  • ArticleWhat Is Energy Surveillance Security and How Does It Protect Critical Infrastructure? 

Get Expert Insights Delivered Directly to Your Inbox

Protect Your Property with the #1 Video Security Provider

Talk to an Expert

Footer

ECAM logo in English with the tagline Every Camera Always Monitored
  • About Us
  • Why ECAM
  • Sustainability
  • Service Areas
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Customer Support
  • 1-855-755-7233

ECAM Technologies Corporation

Unit 107
1100 South Service Road 
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0C5
Canada

FacebookYouTubeLinkedInX
GardaWorld Logo
About GardaWorld

Our Businesses

  • GardaWorld Security
  • Crisis24
  • BEST Crowd Management
  • Sesami
  • GardaWorld Cash
  • GardaWorld Campus
  • GardaWorld Federal
  • TalentWorld

© 2026 ECAM Technologies Corporation

  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy and Cookie Policy
FacebookYouTubeLinkedInX
ECAM Logo

Welcome to ECAM

We’ve united the expertise of Stealth Monitoring and ECAMSECURE to create one powerful security partner. Our combined strengths mean better protection, smarter solutions, and simplified service—all in one place.

 

 

Talk to an Expert

You are viewing the Canadian version of the website.