To stop recurring theft at a commercial yard, you must adopt proactive security solutions. For instance, installing integrated electric fencing strengthens perimeter security. Incorporating access control and intrusion detection systems limits access to the facility to authorized personnel. Remote monitoring systems enable security specialists to monitor your site 24/7.
Recurring theft occurs because criminals who have already infiltrated your site once already know its vulnerabilities. They’ve understood where you keep your equipment and high-value assets. They’ve also learned your security guards’ routines. Proactive security services include risk assessments that analyze your specific risks and recommend solutions as needed.
1. Strengthen Perimeter Security
Strengthening perimeter security is the first step in preventing recurring theft in commercial yards. Adopting electric fencing solutions is your best option, as the fence serves as a physical and psychological deterrent against criminals. When criminals realize that your site is harder to access, they’ll be motivated to move toward easier targets. Some fences come with enhancements, such as:
- Angled fencing: Angled fencing is an extension that prevents thieves from throwing stolen items over the fence.
- Lay down fencing: Lay down fencing is another extension that prevents thieves from digging under the fence.
Strong perimeter fencing is essential for large, open, and remote commercial yards. A security guard’s field of view is limited to their physical location. With strong perimeter security, it’s easy to keep your commercial property unattended. Criminals won’t be able to steal from your property even after work hours.
2. Adopt Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems
Adopting access control and intrusion detection systems prevents recurring commercial yard theft by controlling entry and exit points. While access control systems enable you to set authorization levels within your facility, intrusion detection systems notify you of potential breaches. Both systems work together in securing your perimeter, parking spaces, warehouses, and offices.
Some access control solutions come with credential readers, intercoms, specialized gate locks, key fobs, and PIN codes. Only drivers and employees you expect can enter the specified areas of your facility. Effective building intrusion detection systems also come with motion detectors that detect movement outside operating hours. Find providers that notify you of intrusions 24/7 through an easy-to-use mobile app.
3. Work With Remote Monitoring Specialists
Remote monitoring systems prevent recurring theft through security specialists who watch your commercial yard 24/7. This continuous surveillance eliminates the need to increase security guards without sacrificing after-hours security. Live monitoring also prevents false alarms that come with other perimeter security solutions. Compared to isolated video surveillance, you’re not just documenting theft. You’re actively preventing it by having security specialists alert you of suspicious activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the answers to these common questions can further help you stop theft incidents in your commercial yard.
What Is the Number One Theft Deterrent?
The no. 1 theft deterrent is any strong, visible security solution. These solutions include electric fencing, alarm, lighting, and video surveillance systems. Criminals look for easy, low-risk targets. Once they see you take perimeter security seriously, they’ll be motivated to take their activities elsewhere.
Note that organized theft groups (OTGs) are different from one-off thieves. OTGs perform advanced surveillance in your facility before enacting their operations. They’re known to profit from organized retail crime, cargo theft, and other criminal activities. You need multiple layers of security to combat their sophisticated methods.
What Are Thieves Afraid Of?
Thieves fear being caught and identified. They also hate wasting time. They operate on a risk-versus-reward system. If the risk of getting captured is high, the operation is not worth it. These fears steer them away from well-lit locations, time-consuming barriers, and monitored facilities.
What Are the Four Major Crimes Against Property?
The four major crimes against property include:
- Theft: Taking someone else’s tangible or intangible property without consent.
- Vandalism: Vandalism refers to acts that destroy public or private property, including smashing lights, breaking windows, or creating graffiti.
- Arson: Arson refers to the destruction of property through fire or explosives. These actions include burning buildings, vehicles, or other parts of a property.
- Burglary: Burglary involves entering a building unlawfully with the intent to commit theft, felony, or other illegal activities.
A robust, multi-layered security system is essential to protect your commercial property against these major crimes.
Prevent Commercial Yard Theft With AMAROK
AMAROK has been protecting commercial properties since 1973. The Electric Guard Dog® Fence alone prevents 99% of external theft upon installation. This medically safe electric fence creates up to 7,000 volts of pulsed shock every 1.3 seconds. It serves as a psychological and physical deterrent for any potential intruder.
The fence integrates with the rest of our solutions, including our alarm, lighting, remote monitoring, Gate Access Control, and building intrusion detection systems. Determine which solutions work best with your facility today with our free risk assessment.
