Learn what mobile surveillance units do and why they're such an effective way to secure outdoor spaces.
Security cameras come with a number of great benefits: they prompt better behavior, they record evidence, and, paired with remote monitoring and advanced detection, they can alert you about suspicious activity instantly.
Unfortunately, traditional security cameras also come with a big drawback: extensive—and expensive—infrastructure.
When it comes to cameras stationed inside of a building, this is often simply part of the building cost. But when it comes to cameras that need to be positioned in parking lots, at construction sites, or even at one-night events, things get more complicated.
For every problem, however, there is a solution.
Mobile surveillance units provide just what their name implies: a flexible surveillance option that is completely self-contained, allowing you to secure just about any outdoor space as needed without the costly infrastructure worries.
Mobile surveillance units allow you to place security cameras anywhere the sun shines without time-intensive, costly infrastructure because these units are the complete package.
Equipped with their own camera mounts and solar panels, these mobile security trailers are able to stand on their own, deploying within minutes and taking up less space than a parking spot. Remote monitoring capabilities allow you to access the camera feeds at any time from any place with an internet connection.
Units like the LVT Unit use a cellular connection instead of requiring a strong Wi-Fi signal, further freeing you from any infrastructure needs. LVT Units utilize a hybrid approach to camera footage storage, with both in-unit storage and a connection to the cloud.
The 22-foot-tall camera mounts can be equipped with one to three cameras, with camera configurations available based on your needs. Camera options include the following:
As they are literally on wheels, these surveillance units provide mobile security solutions wherever needed. They are particularly helpful in situations with little-to-no infrastructure (like parking lots, remote locations, or new construction sites), in situations where the camera needs are temporary (such as fairs, concerts, or other major events), and in situations where placement needs change on a regular basis (such as shipping yards or automotive dealerships).
Mobile security units deter, detect, and record any wrongdoing or other unusual events, and that job starts with the mere presence of the unit.
While the units don’t take up a massive footprint (they easily fit within a standard parking space), there isn’t anything discreet about them. They have large solar panels, bulky bodies, and tall camera mounts. Sometimes they’re even equipped with flashing lights and law enforcement coloring to draw just a bit more attention to them.
Why make them so obvious? Because their presence sends a very clear message to potential wrongdoers: “This business takes security seriously. Take your mischief elsewhere.”
Stopping a crime before it starts is the most effective way of protecting your property and business. Recently, LiveView Technologies partnered with two cities and the Loss Prevention Research Council to prove that the presence of LVT Units does reduce crime with positive widespread effects.
In the event that an incident still occurs, mobile security units enable you to tune into the situation instantly. Remote monitoring capabilities allow you to check in at any time from any place with internet access. Paired with advanced detection capabilities that alert you to unusual or suspicious activity, remote monitoring lets you stay apprised of situations as they occur, significantly improving your response time in the case of an issue.
While LVT’s advanced detection capabilities weed out alerts caused by wind-blown trees or stray animals, not every alert equates to a problem that needs action. To improve efficiency, LVT partners with third-party monitoring services that verify alerts as they come in. These professionals are then able to follow protocols for situations that arise, including contacting law enforcement, notifying business owners, and activating loudspeakers and lights.
A mobile security unit’s connection to the cloud enables easy access to and sharing of relevant footage. This feature allows you to easily share key evidence with investigators and can even serve as a convenient way to keep tabs on the physical progress of projects. (Timelapse features are of particular value when it comes to construction projects.)
Mobile security units offer a safe, flexible way to protect all aspects of your business. Units like the LVT Unit are proven to increase feelings of safety and security among employees and community members, creating a safer, more comfortable environment that allows businesses to thrive.
Interested in seeing these effects for yourself? Contact LVT for a demo today.
