The Need for Apartment Surveillance During Renovations

The Best and Most Cost-Effective Solution for Temporary Security

If your apartment complex is currently undergoing renovation, you may have concerns about crime. Sites under construction are common targets due to the valuable equipment and materials commonly used, as well as the lack of nighttime security. 

Recently, at an apartment complex in Fort Worth, TX, several tenants reported that items had been stolen after a fire broke out. A month later, thieves stole an uninsured prefabricated metal building from a church. 

While Fort Worth is considered reasonably safe, unmonitored sites are always at risk. So, how can you temporarily protect the property during renovation without incurring the costs of a full-time security guard or the infrastructure associated with permanent apartment surveillance? 

The answer is temporary mobile security camera trailers. 

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Mobile Camera Trailers Defined 

A mobile security camera trailer consists of a portable surveillance unit that is self-contained and easily deployed. These units are ideal for properties in need of temporary security solutions and those that are in remote areas. 

Of course, not all trailers are created equally. To ensure optimal protection against theft and criminal damage, consider the following essential features. 

• Proactive Deterrents: Surveillance systems should provide technology that acts as a deterrent, stopping a potential criminal before your property is damaged or theft has occurred. At Cameras Onsite, we integrate audio and lighting deterrents that alert a potential thief they’ve been spotted through two-way audio and spotlights.
• 24/7 Monitoring: Apartment managers and owners lead busy lives, making it difficult to respond to every potential threat received. Instead, look for a company that offers live video monitoring and one that provides U.S.-based professionals. You’ll still receive notifications when an unusual event unfolds, but you won’t have the responsibility of initiating the deterrence features or calling law enforcement. Those actions are best left to people well-versed in security. 
• AI Smart: Taking advantage of the latest security features is essential in today’s quickly evolving security market. As with most industries, AI is playing a significant role in the current explosive advancements. Today’s security cameras can distinguish between everyday activities and those that are out of the ordinary. When motion is detected, they know if it’s a person or an animal. These capabilities significantly reduce false alerts, ensuring you don’t disable notifications out of frustration. 
• Stop Internal Theft: Unfortunately, when something goes missing, it may be an inside job. These surveillance cameras dissuade many employees from making the mistake of stealing from their employers. Should the unfortunate situation occur, you’ll have the act on record. 
• Thermal Imaging: Most thefts occur under the cover of darkness. If your security camera doesn’t deliver crystal-clear images at night, it’s not providing the features you need. Thermal imaging works by detecting infrared radiation or heat emissions and converting them into visible images. 

Working with Cameras Onsite

If your apartment complex requires temporary surveillance, Cameras Onsite provides cutting-edge mobile surveillance capabilities. With over 20 years of experience as the leading provider of live video monitoring and mobile CCTV camera trailers, you can be confident in our ability to protect your property. To learn more about apartment surveillance or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Cameras Onsite today.