Learn more about how to secure your city parking lot using new security technology.
When I was a kid, my idea of the future was something straight out of a sci-fi movie—jetpacks, and flying cars everywhere, people zipping through floating cities via hoverboard, robots taking care of boring day-to-day tasks…it seemed inevitable.
The future we’ve arrived at is much more practical. Advanced technology and smart city initiatives are transforming everyday life in powerful ways. LVT’s parking lot solutions are part of this transformation, helping cities protect people, properties, and assets.
It may not be the flashy sci-fi fantasy some of us dreamed of as kids (I’m still holding out for my jetpack) but building safer, smarter cities is a future we can all get behind.
IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to interconnected devices that collect and exchange data via the internet. In security, IoT devices like cameras, motion sensors, and alarms are used to monitor activity, detect potential threats, and collect information. They’re crucial for real-time awareness. Decision-making, though? Not their strong suit.
For example, a camera might detect movement in a parking lot, but it can't determine whether that movement is a harmless passerby or a potential threat. Since it can’t make decisions, the camera flags every movement as a potential issue and sends it to a human to make the final call. For security teams, this means an overwhelming number of notifications, which wastes valuable resources and can slow down response times.
LVT leverages AI to handle a lot of the decision making. Our platform filters out false alarms and sends you alerts that actually matter. With fewer distractions, your team can prioritize threats and work smarter rather than harder.
Raw security footage is helpful, but it adds up fast. One parking lot can generate hours of video each day—multiply that by dozens of locations across a city, and you’re dealing with more footage than one team can realistically manage. You can’t afford to waste resources analyzing and organizing hours of footage when action is needed now.
With the LVT® Platform, you can log and archive incidents, track trends, and build your own security analytics to discern trends, predict patterns, and make adjustments to your equipment. With system health monitoring and self-healing capabilities, your uptime is unmatched. When maintenance or attention is required, you receive instant alerts so you can get back up and running in no time.
It’s simple: Smarter analytics mean fewer distractions, faster responses, and safer cities.
Parking lots are everywhere—outside retail stores, workplaces, apartment complexes, and public venues. They’re often the first and last touchpoints for people visiting a location, and first impressions are everything.
If commercial parking lots feel unsafe or poorly monitored, it impacts perceptions, disrupts operations, and increases liability risks. On the flip side, secure, well-lit, and well-monitored parking lots lead to happier residents, more productive employees, and returning customers.
When an LVT® Unit is placed in parking facilities, it results in:
This frees up time and resources that cities can reallocate elsewhere. It also means residents and visitors can feel safer and stay longer, and businesses can run without a hitch.
→ Results you can see—watch LVT in action here.
Urban areas face enormous energy demands. In fact, cities account for 75% of global primary energy consumption and emit roughly half of the world’s total greenhouse gases. With populations and infrastructure expanding, the pressure on the power grid is only increasing.
Traditional security systems add to this strain because they require extensive construction, wiring, and are a constant drain on the power grid.
LVT solves this with solar power. Our units rely on the sun for energy, which is an obvious win for the planet but the benefits go beyond sustainability. Because they don’t rely on the grid, you don’t have to worry about power outages—a little inclement weather is nothing they can’t handle. And because they’re wireless and self-contained, installation requires no drilling or heavy construction and takes under an hour.
Cities are big, and security and law enforcement teams can't be everywhere at once. Luckily, with LVT, they don't have to be.
Thanks to the LVT Platform, a single team member can monitor multiple locations simultaneously from one central location. You get eyes everywhere you need them, whenever you need them, and you don't have to add to your team or stretch existing resources thin.
But it's not just about having eyes on more places. When an alert comes in, your team gets instant context about the situation. They can assess potential threats before heading to the scene, and make informed decisions about how to respond. No more walking into unsafe situations blind.
San Francisco offers a prime example of how LVT’s technology is helping cities become smarter and safer. Last year, the city deployed LVT mobile security units to tackle challenges ranging from drug deals to burglaries.
City officials have praised the early results. Mayor London Breed emphasized the importance of technology in public safety, stating, “New technology has been a game-changer for public safety in this city.” Sheriff Paul Miyamoto echoed this sentiment, noting, “These mobile trailers will not only boost our operational efficiency, but provide 24-hour coverage to help solve crimes.”
By integrating LVT’s parking lot security solutions into smart city initiatives, local governments and law enforcement teams can transform public safety outcomes. Ready to protect your city and assets with scalable, future-ready solutions? Contact us or watch a demo to learn more.
