We know firsthand that construction sites across North America face significant security challenges that can impact project timelines and financial outcomes. Construction trespassers are a major issue- creating problems from liability risks to theft and vandalism. In the greater San Francisco area, one of the primary concerns is the theft of valuable materials, notably copper wiring. For instance, following a 16-day strike, the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) workers returned to find that copper wire thefts had delayed the resumption of light rail services. While VTA officials reported an increase in such thefts, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office noted that the number of reported incidents remained consistent with previous years. Essentially, trespassing and theft are issues for nearly every construction site- making proactive, real-time security, like remote surveillance monitoring, essential to maintaining project bottom lines.
In this Arrest of the Month video, our team of remote surveillance specialists spotted trespassers on a Santa Clara County construction site- watch what happened next below:
Just before 10:00 pm, remote monitoring detection specialists observing a Santa Clara County construction site observed two individuals trespassing by accessing the property via scaffolding. The pair appeared to be exploring the site with unknown intentions. Onsite audible alarms were immediately activated and local police dispatchers contacted. Responding officers arrived onsite quickly and located the pair, taking them into custody without incident.
Help Deter Construction Trespassers with Proactive Remote Surveillance & Monitoring
Professional security services, advanced technological solutions, strict access controls, and collaboration with local law enforcement agencies are all methods to help protect construction sites from theft, vandalism, and other security threats and liability exposures like trespassing.
Construction sites aren’t just magnets for theft and vandalism, they’re also full of liability risks if trespassers get hurt. A locked gate and warning signs aren’t always enough. To truly protect your site, you need a smarter, faster, and more proactive solution.
That’s where remote video surveillance and monitoring steps in.
Unlike traditional passive security cameras that simply record what already happened, remote monitoring combines smart AI-enabled surveillance tech with real-time human oversight to detect and act on suspicious behavior as it’s unfolding. It’s more than just watching your site- it’s about stopping problems before they become disasters.
Here’s how we do it:
- Smart Camera Placement – We use high-definition cameras positioned in the right spots to give full coverage of your site, from entry points to high-value equipment zones.
- Live Monitoring by Trained Specialists – Our team watches over your site 24/7, verifying threats as they happen so we can weed out false alarms and zero in on the real issues.
- Instant Response Coordination – When something’s not right, we don’t waste time. We can collaborate with onsite security, alert law enforcement with accurate, real-time info, and help speed up their response.
The result? Fewer losses, fewer delays, and way less stress.
Ready to take a proactive stance on security? Book a free demo with one of our construction security experts today. We’ll show you exactly how remote surveillance monitoring can help protect your assets and your bottom line from construction trespassers, liability exposure, theft, vandalism, and more.
