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Secure Hazardous Waste Sites with Mobile Surveillance Units (Camera Towers)

Secure Hazardous Waste Sites with Mobile Surveillance Units (Camera Towers) Hazardous waste sites and hazardous material (HAZMAT) storage areas pose unique safety and security challenges. From trespassing and vandalism to theft of valuable or dangerous materials, the risks are high—and so are the consequences. Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs), also known as camera towers, offer a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective solution to monitor and protect these high-risk zones 24/7. Why Use…

Protect Your Fleet with Mobile Surveillance Units

Protect Your Fleet with Mobile Surveillance Units Fleet vehicles are high-value assets—and they’re increasingly targeted by thieves and vandals. From catalytic converter theft to fuel siphoning, or now gaining popularity...  drilling a hole in the bottom of your fleet vehicle gas tanks to get the fuel out, and property damage, the risks to parked fleet vehicles are growing. Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) provide a powerful, cost-effective way to secure your…

Protect Your Vacant Commercial Property with Mobile Surveillance Units

Protect Your Vacant Commercial Property with Mobile Surveillance Units Security for vacant commercial properties is crucial as vacant properties are prime targets for vandalism, theft, illegal dumping, and squatting. Without active security, these empty spaces quickly become liabilities. That’s where Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) come in—providing reliable, round-the-clock monitoring that helps property owners protect their investments and reduce risk. Why Mobile Surveillance Units Are Ideal for Vacant Properties 1. Visible…

Benefits of Mobile Surveillance Units for Police Departments

Benefits of Mobile Surveillance Units for Police Departments Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs) are transforming modern law enforcement by providing flexible, high-tech solutions to improve public safety and crime prevention. Whether deployed in urban neighborhoods, special events, or high-risk areas, these mobile systems offer real-time video surveillance and actionable intelligence when and where it’s needed most. 1. Enhanced Crime Deterrence Visible surveillance units act as a powerful deterrent to criminal activity.…

Why Mobile Surveillance Units Are Better Than Security Guards

Why Mobile Surveillance Units Are Better and More Cost-Effective Than Hiring Security Guards When it comes to securing construction sites, commercial properties, parking lots, or event venues, many businesses face a critical decision: hire security guards or invest in Mobile Surveillance Units (MSUs). While security personnel have long been the traditional choice, mobile surveillance technology is quickly proving to be a safer, smarter, more cost-effective, and reliable solution. As criminals…

How to Stop Auto Racing on Your Property, NOW!

How to Stop Auto Racing on Your Property, NOW! Auto racing on commercial property is becoming more of an issue recently and we have had many requests to help solve the problem. Auto racing on your property isn't just a nuisance,it results in very costly property damage, and leaves the property owner open to all kinds of liability. Auto Racing Property Damage:  Vandalism  Littering Skid marks on pavement Liability Injuries…

What is a Lot Cop? Parking Lot Cop, or Cop Robot

What is a "Lot Cop" A "Lot Cop" or "Cop Robot" are terms sometimes used for a Mobile Surveillance Unit (aka MSU). A Mobile Surveillance Unit is a trailer mounted camera system that normally comes with 1 or 3 cameras, red, white, and blue strobe lights, a flood light, and a talk down speaker that you can address an individual, or a group of individuals specifically to let them know…

Why Its Important to Have Security Cameras

Security cameras may be the single most important part of any home or business security plan. Security alarms alone are OK but they lack in providing vital information to the property owner. There is no way to determine if an alarm is a real threat, or a false alarm. The only way to tell the difference is to wait for the police to arrive to check the property. With security…

What to do After a Break-In in Your Home or Business

What to do after your home or business has been broken into? Unfortunately most people won't have a second to read this after a break-in. No one stops to think about what to do after a break-in and checks the internet for help. With that said, we're hoping this is something that gets read before you experience a break-in, of course we hope that never happens but best to be…

Are Hackers Watching You on Your Cameras?

Do it Yourself Security Cameras Are Being Hacked! No, this is not just some random scare tactic, or something from a sci-fi movie... unfortunately its true... Those cool cameras you bought online and installed yourself could actually be hacked very easiliy and instead of seeing when an intruder is in or around your home, they are now watching you in and around your home! They can see when you're home,…