{"id":25585,"date":"2024-06-14T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/security-videos\/monitored-surveillance-catches-jobsite-thief-in-action"},"modified":"2024-06-14T13:00:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T13:00:41","slug":"monitored-surveillance-catches-jobsite-thief-in-action","status":"publish","type":"video","link":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/security-videos\/monitored-surveillance-catches-jobsite-thief-in-action","title":{"rendered":"Monitored Surveillance Catches Jobsite Thief in Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Arrest of the Month: Monitored Surveillance Catches Jobsite Thief in Action\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZzogkVHNc5s?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/ecam.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proactive, comprehensive security measures are vital to the protection of assets and potential risk mitigation. In this <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arrest of the Month<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> video, ECAM\u2019s cameras caught a jobsite thief in the act- in broad daylight, no less.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At roughly 6:15 am, ECAM security operators monitoring a construction client jobsite were alerted to a suspicious individual approaching the property before forcibly opening the site fence. Onsite audible alarms were activated, and the individual proceeded to take unidentified property-owned materials. Local police dispatch was contacted and officers en route quickly, arriving onsite to intercept the thief. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single act of theft or burglary on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/industry-security-solutions\/construction-jobsite-security\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">construction site<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can lead to devastating losses. Just ask the project managers of a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dentonrc.com\/news\/crime\/blotter\/denton-construction-site-burglar-steals-circuit-breakers-valued-at-over-160-000\/article_067e4090-6a3b-52a0-92d1-8be8cdda87f0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denton, Texas construction site<\/a>&#8211; where someone stole more than $160,000 worth of circuit breakers undetected<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Proactive Construction Site Protection<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At ECAM, we have extensive experience in protecting construction businesses against trespassing, theft, and other jobsite security risks. We understand that theft of materials and equipment has severe impacts on contractors and construction businesses, affecting their operations and financial stability. We also know that theft especially has an outsized impact on the industry, costing billions annually in the United States alone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the primary impacts of these thefts is the direct financial loss incurred from replacing stolen materials and equipment. While insurance can mitigate some of these losses, it often falls short of covering all costs, especially considering increased insurance premiums and the time lag between the theft and the claim payout. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/contractorsliability.com\/blog\/who-is-covered-for-theft-at-a-building-under-construction-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contractors Liability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, construction companies frequently face increased insurance premiums following claims, which can strain already tight profit margins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operational disruptions are another critical impact. Stolen equipment and materials can cause project delays, as contractors have to replace the items before continuing work. This can lead to missed deadlines, potentially resulting in penalties and damaged relationships with clients. In some cases, the inability to replace specialized equipment quickly can halt entire projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/spons\/guarding-your-assets-the-rising-stakes-of-construction-site-security\/708994\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indirect costs of theft<\/a>, such as administrative time spent dealing with insurance claims, police reports, and the coordination of replacement equipment, further burden contractors. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This can divert attention from other critical project management tasks, reducing overall productivity<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safeguarding Your Jobsites with Proactive Security for Valuable Materials and Beyond<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the face of supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, construction sites are grappling with an even higher risk of theft and vandalism. Traditional security measures, such as perimeter fencing, courtesy patrols, and passive surveillance cameras, are simply inadequate to fend off the surge in criminal activity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ECAM&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"\/en-ca\/solutions\/live-video-monitoring-and-surveillance\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">remote video monitoring<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> stands as a proactive security solution, capable of deterring and dispersing criminal and other unwanted activities in real-time, as they unfold. Our customized live video surveillance monitoring solutions empower us to detect events as they occur, enabling intervention before significant damage or theft transpires. We leverage a powerful combination of cutting-edge video analytics and highly trained security professionals to monitor your jobsites in key areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When our trained operators spot someone or something out of place, they can take immediate action, sounding on-site audible alarms to alert potential criminals that they are being watched \u2013 a deterrent that often prompts them to flee immediately. In situations that warrant law enforcement intervention, our staff can directly contact police dispatch, who typically prioritize our calls due to the live details and descriptions we provide of the ongoing activity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ECAM effectively addresses the unique security challenges faced by construction sites, from theft and vandalism to liability concerns and subcontractor management, all at a cost that is 25-60% lower than traditional solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/contact\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact us today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and speak with one of our construction security specialists for details or to request a free quote. Discover how our proactive approach can safeguard your jobsites and protect <\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> valuable materials and assets.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":25586,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[339,381,358],"industry":[330],"solution":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25585","1":"video","2":"type-video","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"tag-construction-security-en-ca","7":"tag-construction-theft-en-ca","8":"tag-videos-en-ca","9":"industry-construction-en-ca","10":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video\/25585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/video"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/100"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/video\/25585\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25585"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=25585"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solution?post=25585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}