How Burlington Car Dealerships Are Using After-Hours Video Surveillance to Deter Crime

A large number of car dealerships in the Burlington Area store their stock in large outside lots. This is one of the most convenient ways to store vehicles for sale, however it does present some unique security challenges for Burlington Car Dealerships.

As these cars are being left outside, they are at risk of theft or vandalism, especially after hours when most of the staff have gone home. In today’s blog we will be looking at how Burlington Car Dealerships can address these unique security challenges and deter crime through the use of After-Hours Video Surveillance.

How does Video Surveillance help deter crime?

When criminals are looking for targets, they will often choose locations that appear vulnerable and have high value items that can be stolen. You can reduce this perception of vulnerability by installing visible security cameras all around the car dealership. Visible Cameras let criminals know that they are being observed and that there is a higher chance that police have been notified of their presence. When criminals realize that they are at risk of being caught they will often move on to a different target. Video Surveillance also helps provide police with valuable evidence in the event that a crime does occur, raising the chances of retrieving stolen goods and prosecuting those responsible.

A Constant Presence

Video Surveillance also has the advantage of providing constant observation of your property, which is handy when you are dealing with businesses that have large geographical footprints like car dealerships. Video Surveillance allows you to cover a wide area at a lower cost than if you did the same with on-site security. Even with on-site security, security personnel can only be in so many places at a time, leaving areas unpatrolled and open to possible threats. With Video Surveillance you can plug those gaps and ensure that the entire property is covered at all times, leading to greater safety.

Useful Features

Video Surveillance Cameras also include many useful features that make them more effective at protecting businesses. These features can include things like motion detection, remote access, thermal imaging, AI Analytics and 24-hour monitoring. By making use of these features, you can enhance the security of your Burlington Car Dealership and ensure the safety of your business after hours.

We hope we have been able to show you the ways in which After Hours Video Surveillance can help protect Burlington Car Dealerships. If you have any questions about surveillance cameras and other security systems, please feel free to contact us.

Roger's Security® Systems is an authorized Honeywell dealer and has been providing both residential and commercial security services and video surveillance equipment for over 20 years to homes and businesses in Ontario.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your security needs, please call us on our toll-free number, (800) 823-8635 or email us at info@rogers-security.com.