Hybrid Security: Surveillance Systems with Guard Services
How Will Hybrid Security Empower My Business?
Your Challenges
- Security gaps due to limited personnel coverage.
- High costs of maintaining an extensive security presence.
- Slow response times to incidents without real-time monitoring.
- Balancing technology and manpower for optimal protection.
Our Solutions
Hybrid Security combines ECAM’s AI-powered technology with GardaWorld’s expert manned guarding services for fast, efficient protection. With 24/7 monitoring, real-time alerts, and seamless integration, we offer proactive threat detection, rapid response, and cost-effective security that’s tailored to your needs.
Trusted by Businesses Across North America
Benefits of Hybrid Security
Proactive Protection
Hybrid Security leverages AI-driven alerts and machine learning to enhance threat detection, ensuring security teams are equipped with real-time data to make faster, more informed decisions.
Cost Savings
By combining always-on surveillance with manned guarding services, Hybrid Security reduces over-reliance on on-site guards, allowing for a more budget-conscious and effective security plan.
Enhance Visibility & Response
24/7 monitoring, intelligent alerts, and AI-powered analytics extend the capabilities of security personnel, providing them with improved visibility to prioritize and respond to critical security events promptly.
Tailored, Holistic Security
Whether your needs are simple or complex, Hybrid Security is flexible and customizable, combining the best of technology and human expertise to provide comprehensive, adaptive protection for any environment.
How Hybrid Security Helps Lower Security Costs
Amplified Security at a Lower Cost
- Reduce reliance on full-time security personnel.
- Cut costs with AI-powered surveillance.
- Minimize false alarms and unnecessary dispatches.
Enhanced Coverage with AI and Real-Time Monitoring
- Extend guard visibility with 24/7 monitoring.
- Secure high-risk areas with mobile surveillance.
- Focus resources using AI-driven threat detection.
Faster, More Effective Incident Response
- Eliminate delays with real-time monitoring.
- Integrate first responders for quicker action.
- Prevent damage with proactive intervention.
Smarter, Scalable Security for Any Business
- Customize security with the right mix of tech and personnel.
- Automate tasks like access control and perimeter monitoring.
- Use AI analytics to improve strategy and ensure compliance.
See Why Leading Businesses Choose ECAM
| ECAM | Competitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Live Video Monitoring + Mobile Surveillance | Integrated permanent + mobile solutions | Typically offer one or the other |
| AI + Human Monitoring | Most advanced AI detection in the industry | AI-only or delayed human review |
| Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) | Unified solar units leveraging Cloud technologies | Rare or less advanced |
| Customizable for Any Industry | Tailored to solve industry-specific problems | Often more standardized |
| Rapid Deployment | Fast, plug-and-play mobile units | Longer setup times and local site requirements |
| License Plate Recognition (LPR) | Integrated with searchable database | Not always included |
| Incident Reporting | Real-time reporting, analytics, and video access | Delayed or basic reporting systems |
Case Study Public Transit Agency Achieves Major Security and Cost Improvements
The Problem
Foothill Transit’s Downtown Los Angeles bus depot faced recurring security challenges, including frequent incidents of trespassing, vandalism, and fire hazards. The depot housed high-value assets—up to 20 buses valued at $1 million each—and required constant attention from facilities technicians due to ongoing issues.
The Solution
Foothill Transit partnered with ECAM and GardaWorld to implement Hybrid Security combining human guards during the day with advanced Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) and remote monitoring for nighttime surveillance.
The Results
- $2,500 monthly savings in facilities maintenance costs
- $60,000-$70,000 saved annually by eliminating overnight guards
- $30,000 saved by opting for geo-fencing over a costly physical gate installation
“Since we’ve partnered with ECAM and GardaWorld, we’ve seen a significant decrease in incidents. So that is a significant cost savings for Foothill Transit.”
John Curley Chief of Safety and Security, Foothill Transit
Protecting Businesses Across Industries
Construction
We understand the unique challenges faced by the construction industry, from deterring theft and vandalism to monitoring progress and ensuring safety compliance.
Automotive Dealerships
Automotive dealerships face unique security challenges that require specialized solutions to protect their high-value inventory, secure sprawling lots, and ensure the safety of employees and customers.
Energy & Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure is the backbone of modern society, encompassing essential services and facilities that keep communities functioning—from utilities and transportation to energy and communication systems. Securing these vital assets requires advanced, reliable, and adaptive solutions.
Multi-Family Residential & Apartments
Multifamily residential communities are designed to provide safety, comfort, and peace of mind for their residents, but they face unique security challenges that require tailored solutions.
Shopping Centers & Retail
Each shopping center requires a tailored security plan that can guard against property damage, tenant mix, location density, and foot traffic patterns. From back alleys and storefronts to parking lots, garages, and even rooftops, we provide a proactive solution to help protect any retail environment.
Office Buildings
From employee safety and visitor management to after-hours access and property damage deterrence, we help office buildings address their security challenges with proactive, technology-driven solutions.
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation and logistics are the lifelines of global commerce, and their unique security challenges demand specialized solutions.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Industrial and Manufacturing sites often contain high-value tools, equipment, and materials that are vulnerable to theft and vandalism. That’s why these high-activity environments need extra protection to keep theft at bay and operations running smoothly.
Future-Proof Your Property with Scalable Security Solutions
ECAM’s syncroReports is a proprietary reporting platform that simplifies security management and provides a centralized place to get real-time insights into your property’s security status.
Metrics Ribbon for quick access to total log reports, recorded license plates, days since the last incident, and monthly crimes deterred.
Monitoring Feed for immediate access to recent log reports with high-resolution images and detailed descriptions.
Incident Reports Timeline tracks all incidents that have occurred on the property and gives you court-quality summaries.
Account Totals gives an overview of site activities, including trespasser counts, number of voice commands issued, successful deterrence, and law enforcement calls that were made.
Customizable Alerts through syncroAlerts that automatically send you notifications when something happens on your property.
PTZ Camera Control lets users control the Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras in real time.
Live Video Streaming for a real-time look at HD video streams within your web browser.
License Plate Capture with syncroPlates is an innovative license plate database system that automatically detects a license plate, captures high-resolution images, and converts the information to searchable data that lets you easily track vehicles and verify deliveries.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hybrid Security
How does a hybrid security solution with ECAM and GardaWorld work?
Hybrid security combines ECAM’s AI-powered video monitoring with on-site GardaWorld security guards for complete coverage. The technology detects threats early, and guards respond on the ground, giving you faster intervention, broader visibility, and a stronger security presence than either solution alone.
What are the benefits of using both AI surveillance and security guards together?
You get proactive detection with human response. ECAM’s AI spots activity instantly, while GardaWorld guards provide on-site verification, deterrence, and incident management. This reduces blind spots, speeds up response times, and helps prevent issues before they become major incidents.
When is a hybrid security setup better than guards or cameras alone?
Hybrid security is ideal for properties with large areas, high traffic, or complex risk profiles. ECAM’s monitoring covers wide zones and after-hours periods, while GardaWorld guards handle physical checks, tenant interactions, and investigations. It gives you layered protection day and night.
How does AI help GardaWorld guards respond more effectively?
ECAM’s AI prioritizes alerts and provides real-time situational awareness before guards arrive on scene. This improves decision-making, reduces response time, and allows guards to focus on verified incidents rather than routine patrols or false alarms.
Can ECAM’s monitoring team coordinate directly with GardaWorld guards?
Yes. ECAM operators can communicate with GardaWorld teams in real time, sharing details about what they’re seeing on camera. This coordination helps guards respond faster and more safely, while ensuring activity is handled before it escalates.
Is hybrid security more cost-effective than hiring additional guards?
In many cases, yes. ECAM’s AI and monitoring help reduce the number of on-site guards needed while maintaining strong protection. You get continuous coverage with fewer labor hours, which makes hybrid security a budget-friendly option for large or multi-site operations.
What types of properties benefit most from hybrid security?
Hybrid security is ideal for multifamily communities, industrial sites, retail centers, distribution yards, and corporate campuses. ECAM covers perimeter and high-risk zones digitally, while GardaWorld guards manage access points, patrols, and on-site incidents.
What Clients Say About ECAM
I’ve had great success working with ECAM on projects in and around Seattle… These cameras function as more than traditional security. You’ve got to think of it as documenting progress.
Mark Rosenwald Site Logistics Coordinator | Exxel Pacific, Inc.
ECAM is economical, dependable, and professional. They treat your property like it’s their property. You won’t realize how much time you spend on your problem until you don’t have to spend that time anymore.
Steve Zimmerman Owner | Green Earth Realty
It’s not just cameras, and it’s not just monitoring. It’s people that care about the community. That kind of service, you don’t get that from many companies.
Shawnee Tharp Vice President of Asset Management | Trammell Crow Residential
ECAM makes it very easy for me to check up on my sites by giving me an app on my phone that allows me to check any camera on the site at any time of the day. If I see something wrong with the system while checking my phone, I can contact someone in customer service who will also assist me with other camera views or anything else I need.
Scott Caulfield Health & Safety Rep | Mattamy Homes
ECAM has helped reduce the amount of criminal activity on our garage significantly by sounding the alarms and contacting the police before further crimes can occur.
Noelle Phillips Senior Community Manager | CORE Apartments
I recommend ECAM to anyone who even thinks they need security. Anyone can have fancy technology, but ECAM has the people I trust to do their best for my team. You don’t get many people who’ll look you in the eye anymore, who’ll take the time to shake your hand, and you’ll know will hold themselves accountable for the end results.
Justin Akin General Manager | All Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Ozzie Flores and his team are phenomenal! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Flores on multiple occasions, and he’s always been very efficient, timely and knowledgeable about his products and the best practice to address my concerns. My agency has purchased several products and have been very pleased with both the products and support.
Don Lewis III Albuquerque Police Department
Since we’ve partnered with ECAM and GardaWorld, we’ve seen a significant decrease in trespassers, loitering, and people coming off of persons experiencing homelessness encampments onto our property, so that is a significant cost savings for Foothill Transit.
John Curley Chief of Safety and Security | Foothill Transit
The Hanover Sheriff’s Office has been proud to partner with ECAM. Their camera trailers serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and have been so well received by our business community that requests for their use are frequent. Overall this system has been a valuable addition to the crime prevention tool box utilized by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
Captain Terrence Sullivan Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
We partnered with ECAM, who came in and provided multiple units for surveillance to assist us in identifying suspects, and in doing so, we were able to identify two major fences, recover over $20 million worth of product, arrest 34 individuals, and literally stop the activity that was occurring.
Captain Alfonso Lopez LAPD Commercial Crimes Division
One of the great things about ECAM is they were able to tailor make exactly what we needed here at the Port. So, I am a believer in ECAM, and anytime I reach out to other local law enforcement agencies or any partners, I always tell them how wonderful ECAM is.
Lieutenant Rosario Ferrara Los Angeles Port Police
We’ve noticed that since we placed the MSU’s in our parking lots we don’t get the vandalism, as much theft, and things seem to be kind of mellowing out. We see this partnership with ECAM as a positive thing and we’re just going to ride that positive wave.
Major Benny Jones Lambert International Airport Police
We were looking for different products for security solutions for parking lots and retail outlets and schools and so forth, and we reached out to ECAM and we’ve been using their product ever since. We had something like 52 B&E autos in a certain area within a certain time frame during the holiday season, and after implementing ECAM’s camera systems in those areas, we had zero the next year at the same time.
Chief Bill Partridge Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety | City of Oxford, Alabama
We’ve deployed numerous trailers with ECAM, and with every order, we’ve given a lot of feedback, and every new order is then built to our specifications, which has helped with our deployment and with how we use our trailers in the city of Oxford.
Kevin Mitchell Oxford Police Department
