{"id":32289,"date":"2026-04-17T17:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/customer-stories\/how-green-earth-realty-eliminated-crime-and-reclaimed-management-time"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:45:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:45:13","slug":"how-green-earth-realty-eliminated-crime-and-reclaimed-management-time","status":"publish","type":"customer-story","link":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/customer-stories\/how-green-earth-realty-eliminated-crime-and-reclaimed-management-time","title":{"rendered":"How Green Earth Realty Eliminated Crime and Reclaimed Management Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group success-story-intro\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"chead-block_5550c056449ea219dcc65a2a6fb863de\" class=\"crit-h1 \">\n    <h1>How Green Earth Realty Eliminated Crime and Reclaimed Management Time Across Its Shopping Centers With ECAM<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #chead-block_5550c056449ea219dcc65a2a6fb863de {\n        background: ;\n        color: ;\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"share-post-links\"><span>Share to:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fecam.com%2Fen-ca%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fhow-green-earth-realty-eliminated-crime-and-reclaimed-management-time&#038;text=How+Green+Earth+Realty+Eliminated+Crime+and+Reclaimed+Management+Time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/x-twitter-brands-solid.svg\" alt=\"Share to X\/Twitter\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fecam.com%2Fen-ca%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fhow-green-earth-realty-eliminated-crime-and-reclaimed-management-time&#038;title=How+Green+Earth+Realty+Eliminated+Crime+and+Reclaimed+Management+Time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-in-brands-solid.svg\" alt=\"Share to LinkedIn\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fecam.com%2Fen-ca%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fhow-green-earth-realty-eliminated-crime-and-reclaimed-management-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/facebook-f-brands-solid.svg\" alt=\"Share to Facebook\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Green Earth Realty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-tablet-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column form-overflow-content-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<p>Green Earth Realty owns and manages a portfolio of retail shopping centers across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including eight owned properties and a total of eleven under management. With a mix of family-oriented tenants, restaurants, and retail businesses,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;a safe, welcoming environment is critical to tenant retention and overall property performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column customer-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Green-Earth-Realty-Logo-e1776447683920.webp\" alt=\"Green Earth Realty Logo\" class=\"wp-image-32291\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2605176911243394;width:142px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge for Green Earth Realty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-tablet-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column form-overflow-content-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Persistent crime and unreliable security were consuming time, money, and tenant confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across its properties, Green Earth Realty faced ongoing issues with&nbsp;<strong>loitering, drug activity, unauthorized&nbsp;parking, and vagrancy<\/strong>.&nbsp;One location in particular required constant attention, consuming&nbsp;the majority of&nbsp;management\u2019s time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional security measures&nbsp;failed to&nbsp;deliver results. Security guards were inconsistent, expensive, and reactive, often&nbsp;failing to show&nbsp;up or provide reliable coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond cost and reliability, the visible presence of guards created an unintended consequence, making the property feel unsafe to customers and negatively&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;tenant&nbsp;perception. \u201cHaving security guards\u2026makes your center look like a problem center,\u201d noted Zimmerman.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team needed a solution that could reduce crime, restore tenant confidence, and&nbsp;eliminate&nbsp;the operational burden of constant oversight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How ECAM Helped Resolve Green Earth Realty\u2019s Biggest Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proactive remote monitoring replaced unreliable guards and delivered real-time deterrence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green Earth Realty implemented ECAM\u2019s live video&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;solution, transforming how security was managed across its shopping centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key actions included:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/solutions\/live-video-monitoring-and-surveillance\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/solutions\/live-video-monitoring-and-surveillance\">24\/7 proactive monitoring<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;ECAM\u2019s&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;team actively watched the property,&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;and addressing suspicious activity in real time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate police coordination:<\/strong>&nbsp;ECAM contacted law enforcement directly when incidents occurred, often resulting in faster response than traditional calls.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time intervention:<\/strong>&nbsp;Operators&nbsp;engaged&nbsp;individuals on-site and&nbsp;escalated&nbsp;situations when necessary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incident documentation:<\/strong>&nbsp;The client received video clips of incidents, providing valuable records for reporting and liability purposes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ECAM\u2019s approach shifted security from reactive to proactive and preventative, stopping issues before they escalated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group success-story-highlighted-text\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote customer-success-story-quote-block is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>The problems now that we have are so minimal\u2026I&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;even worry about the property. You&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;realize how much time you spend on your problem center until you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;spend that time&nbsp;anymore.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Steve Zimmerman<\/em><\/strong><br><em>Green Earth Realty<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ECAM Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crime disappeared, tenants were happier, and management regained control of their time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ECAM\u2019s solution delivered immediate and lasting improvements across security, operations, and tenant satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key outcomes included:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Significant reduction in criminal activity<\/strong>, including drug activity, loitering, and unauthorized&nbsp;parking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elimination of recurring issues<\/strong>&nbsp;such as overnight truck&nbsp;parking&nbsp;and vagrancy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dramatic reduction in management time spent on problem properties<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved tenant satisfaction and loyalty<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced property&nbsp;perception<\/strong>&nbsp;without visible security presence&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact extended beyond security, allowing ownership to focus on growth rather than constant problem management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By delivering consistent, proactive protection without the drawbacks of traditional guards, ECAM helped Green Earth Realty transform its properties into safer, more attractive, and more efficiently managed retail environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Next Step with ECAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns next-step-cta-cols h3-match is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-match\">Talk to an Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"widget-text-image-block\">\n                \n                    <div class=\"widget-text-image-block__content\">\n                Ask about ECAM products, pricing, implementation, or what steps you can take to protect your property.            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/get-pricing\">Get Pricing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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