Get the Smart Buyer’s Guide to Modern Security
Learn what modern security systems should deliver, how to evaluate potential providers, and which questions to ask before you invest.
What’s Included
- Eight essential evaluation criteria
- Questions to ask security providers
- Six common buying mistakes
- Guidance on AI, monitoring, integration and support
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Better Video Security Starts With a Better Provider
| Typical Providers |  |
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|---|---|---|
| Approach |
Fragmented
Use multiple vendors to piece together hardware, monitoring, and service.
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Integrated
One integrated security solution from a single accountable provider.
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| Support |
Limited
Manage separate vendors for service, monitoring, and maintenance.
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Ongoing
A dedicated team with continuous support for your security.
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| Scalability |
Regional
Scaling often requires new vendors, systems, or inconsistent service.
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Enterprise
Scale from one site to thousands with one trusted security partner.
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| Deployment |
Limited
Deployment options are often limited to one type of security solution.
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Flexible
Deploy fixed, mobile, takeover, or hybrid solutions as needs evolve.
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| Monitoring |
Outsourced
Third-party providers can create inconsistent service and response.
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In-House
Trained ECAM professionals monitor every event 24/7.
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| Response |
Reactive
Record incidents after they happen, leaving you to manage the outcome.
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Proactive
Stop incidents before they escalate with proactive intervention.
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Secure Your Site with Faster Detection and Nationwide Support
LIVE VIDEO MONITORING
Stop theft and intrusion before loss occurs with live monitoring backed by 99% detection accuracy.
MOBILE SURVEILLANCE UNITS
Deploy mobile surveillance solutions in 5 days or less across single-site and multi-site operations.
NATIONWIDE SUPPORT
Keep every location online and protected with nationwide service backed by 140+ field technicians.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
How MT Builders Saved $3,000+ per month While Reducing Theft with ECAM
MT Builders, a construction firm managing up to 18 active jobsites, struggled with recurring theft and high, inflexible guard costs. ECAM deployed mobile surveillance units with 24/7 live monitoring, creating a scalable security solution that eliminated theft, improved reliability, and reduced monthly security expenses.
$3,000+ saved monthly on security costs
Zero theft after ECAM deployment
Flexible coverage across all project phases
“This system saves us at least $3,000 per month on security costs, sometimes even more. Having a team that’s proactively looking out for our sites…that’s very helpful.”
— Jason Hawkins, Vice President of Construction, MT Builders
ECAM Central: Support Without the Friction
ECAM Central helps you manage service requests, monitor operational activity, and maintain visibility into site support from one centralized platform.
- Submit and monitor service requests
- View incidents and site activity in real time
- Access operational updates across locations
- Stay informed on site needs and follow-up actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is live video monitoring?
Live video monitoring combines AI-powered technology with trained security professionals who actively watch your property and respond to potential threats in real time, helping prevent incidents instead of just recording them.
How is this different from traditional security cameras?
Traditional cameras only record events after they happen. Live video monitoring detects suspicious activity in real time and allows trained operators to intervene immediately, helping stop incidents before they escalate.
Do I need to replace my existing cameras?
In most cases, no. Live video monitoring can often integrate with your existing camera system, depending on compatibility and coverage.
How quickly can you deploy a solution?
Deployment timelines vary by solution, but Mobile Surveillance Units can be deployed in 5 days anywhere in the U.S., providing fast coverage for high-risk areas.
What types of properties benefit from this?
Live video monitoring is used across multifamily communities, commercial properties, construction sites, parking facilities, and more, anywhere visibility and proactive security are needed.
What happens when suspicious activity is detected?
When a potential threat is identified, trained operators review the alert in real time and can take immediate action, including voice-down intervention, contacting on-site teams, or dispatching law enforcement if necessary.
Is this more cost-effective than security guards?
In many cases, yes. Live video monitoring can reduce the need for full-time on-site guards while still improving coverage and response times.
Can this work alongside my existing security team?
Yes. Many properties use a hybrid approach, combining live video monitoring with on-site guards to improve coordination and response times.
Will this help reduce false alarms?
Yes. AI detection combined with human verification helps filter out false alarms, so only real threats are escalated.
What if I’m not sure which solution is right for my property?
That’s exactly what the assessment or guide is for. You can explore your options, understand what fits your property, and decide next steps with no pressure.
What Customers Say About ECAM
“Since partnering with ECAM, we’ve seen a significant decrease in trespassers, loitering, and people coming from homelessness encampments onto our property. That has created significant cost savings for Foothill Transit.”
John Curley Chief of Safety and Security | Foothill Transit
“ECAM has helped reduce the amount of criminal activity in our garage significantly by sounding the alarms and contacting the police before further crimes can occur.“
Noelle Phillips Senior Community Manager | CORE Apartments
“I was getting several complaints a week…and then kind of overnight, those complaints stopped coming in. Gone. Why go to the place with the giant camera unit when there are plenty of other places without one?“
Steve Ebenhack President | Outsource
“Having ECAM as a security partner has made it a lot easier to maintain and stay on top of our solution. They were immediately on target with the intrusion…they started to call law enforcement and tracked them.“
Roger Young Director of Loss Prevention | SA Recycling
“This system saves us at least $3,000 per month on security costs, sometimes even more. Having a team that’s proactively looking out for our sites…that’s very helpful.“
Jason Hawkins Vice President of Construction | MT Builders
“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.“
Justin Akin General Manager | All Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
“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
“We’ve noticed that since we placed the MSU’s in our parking lots we don’t get as much vandalism and 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
“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
“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
“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
Contact an ECAM Security Expert
Every property is different. If you’re exploring ways to improve security, we can help you understand what options make the most sense for your layout, risks, and goals.
Share a few details, and our team will provide recommendations tailored to your property. No pressure, just practical guidance.
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