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Recent market research has shown that the video surveillance industry is experiencing massive growth, and video surveillance, as a service, is only getting bigger as the industry continues to progress. The world market for video surveillance grew 25% between 2010 and 2011.

Between increasingly sophisticated technology and competitive product pricing, the market is poised to double over the next three years. Market analysts attribute the boom of growth for the video surveillance industry to an increase in demand from the government, small to medium businesses, and individual consumers. Market growth has led to greater industry awareness and streamlined services that will solidify the industry’s future growth.

Advances in the hardware and software used for video surveillance have significantly reduced the cost of video surveillance, making it a viable security option for even small businesses. The wide variety of technology available ensures that all of your security needs are covered, no matter how big or small they may be. Homeowners can have a few small cameras installed in their home to make sure their families are safe, while businesses are opting for greater more advanced live monitoring systems to protect their assets.

Though advances in technology have made remote video monitoring a great security tool for a variety of different people, analysts say cost is still a big factor in the growth of the industry. Market analysts also believe that further advances in software could cause a boom in the market for video surveillance as a service. Future remote video monitoring software could include business intelligence functions and improvements in remote monitoring capabilities.

While analysts agree that the video surveillance market has the potential for massive growth, they also state that progress in the market depends heavily on video surveillance providers’ abilities to keep costs low while continuing to improve features and technologies. Researchers predict that, with these improvements, the video surveillance as a service industry will be worth $1 billion by 2014.

Here at Stealth Monitoring, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the video surveillance industry. We offer a variety of different surveillance options to cover a wide range of needs. Whether you’re looking to protect a large business or an individual property, we’ve got you covered. Our Live Video Monitoring control center ensures that no thief goes undetected, and our well-established relationships with Police Departments across America allow us to deal with security breaches quickly and efficiently.

At Stealth Monitoring, we offer quality video surveillance that is specifically tailored to your business needs and budget. As the video surveillance industry continues to grow you can count on Stealth Monitoring to provide the latest technology and first class service to keep your assets safe from criminal activity.  Contact Stealth Monitoring today at 214-341-0123 to learn more about how remote video monitoring can save money on security guard expenses and property damage.

While most criminals choose to commit their crimes at night under the assumption they won’t be caught in the act, the fact is, rooftop security camera systems can prevent numerous break-ins. Southwest Memphis has been hit especially hard as of late, and two men have recently been charged for causing thousands of dollars in damage to two elementary schools.

The culprits, Martrell Halloway and Devin Hebron, stole copper and coils from rooftop air-conditioning equipment at the schools between Friday and Monday. Weekends offer a unique opportunity for copper thieves targeting schools, since class is not in session, and the locations are usually deserted. The two men confessed to targeting the schools and are being held at Shelby County Jail on $20,000 bond. A third suspect was detained at a nearby recycling center, where he was attempting to sell over 500 pounds of air-conditioning coils and 672 pounds of copper.

Similar crimes are being committed all over the United States, affecting all kinds of communities and businesses. Although it may seem like a minor nuisance, it costs tax payers over $1 billion each year. Construction sites, vacant buildings, communication towers, electrical substations and foreclosed properties are all ideal targets, since they’re often times vacant and unmonitored. While rooftop security camera systems can prevent numerous break-ins, some cannot afford them or simply think it “won’t happen” to them.

It is growing increasingly more important to take precautionary measures, and an ideal way to do so is through installing professional security equipment. What sets Stealth Monitoring apart from other security systems is one key factor: they are proactively watching the videos at whenever the business needs live video monitoring especially at nights and weekends. What’s the point of investing in security systems if nobody is watching?

By choosing Stealth Monitoring, you can rest assured knowing your property is being monitored by trained professionals using advanced technology ready to catch the trespasser in progress. If any suspicious activity is seen, Stealth can activate a speaker and dispatch the police immediately.  Stealth can actually push live video data in real time to certain Texas police departments who use the streaming video information to improve response times and priority.  Stealth Monitoring offers the most advanced types of video monitoring available on the market, including continuous streaming, video analytics, virtual guard tours and hybrid combinations. Call Stealth today for more information about customizing a solution to fit your security needs.

Almost all commercial business owners understand the need for some type of security to protect their businesses from crimes like theft and vandalism. It makes perfect sense – as a business owner, you invest a lot of time, hard work, and money into making your venture the best it can be. If you do not watch over it, any individual with bad intentions can easily set you back.

Thus, many business owners opt for a combination of both video surveillance and security guards. This two-pronged security approach tends to be effective in preventing crime, but it is not necessarily the most cost-effective or efficient. Stealth monitoring has revolutionized video surveillance, by offering the most proactive remote video monitoring services.  More specifically, Stealth Monitoring is unlike the traditional central station that reacts to events and alarms because Stealth can often activate speakers or dispatch police before the crime has occurred by using human judgment on the exterior of a property to assess the situation.

Many people are hesitant to trust their security to a video surveillance system, because most systems function only in a reactive capacity, which is to say, they are not activated until an alarm has been tripped. The problem with such systems is that they do not catch would-be criminals in the act. Instead, they simply give you a recording, which usually does not gather enough evidence to find the perpetrator. Even as more advanced technology and camera quality continues to develop, the real value in surveillance systems is seeing the video data in real time.

Stealth Monitoring offers a proactive surveillance solution, with services such as continuously streaming video, Pan Tilt Zoom activity, virtual escorts and virtual guard patrols. Stealth can install your remote video monitoring system or can integrate with an existing system.  Each monitoring client has specific instructions on what course of action to take when suspicious activity is taking place. This allows the trained operators to take immediate action, including dispatching the police to catch those criminals in the act. Beyond just video monitoring, Stealth also offers services whereby gates can be remotely opened and closed, lights can be turned off and on, speakers can be activated, and more.

Stealth Monitoring has helped save commercial businesses thousands of dollars, not only in potential property damage, but also in security guard expenses. Because they are so confident that their clients will love the service, Stealth offers short-term contracts and trial periods. Stealth Monitoring can help keep your business safe and secure, keeping your investments protected from common risks and other unknowns.

Stealth Monitoring is offering the most advanced auto dealership video monitoring services to continue to be a leading provider of auto dealership security. Stealth’s live monitored video services, aka virtual guard services, are being used nation-wide and saving significant money on
physical security guards. The remote video monitoring services are completely customized and we have over 1,700 cameras across North America for hundreds of customers. Stealth has many GM’s as references who can attest for the improved security and reduced property damage, losses, and operational expenses.

Traditional methods of security usually involve video cameras, security officers and alarm systems. The problem is that security officers have a limited area that they can effectively secure and are very expensive even if they are doing their job. Burglar alarm systems have
a 95% false alarm rate and are barely responded to anymore by police departments. Video surveillance cameras that just record will most likely be unable to provide any material evidence to capture criminals but will just record incidents for after the fact viewing. The real solution is
live video monitoring and having your surveillance system remotely managed in real-time.

Stealth uses a combination of streaming continous video, highly trained security specialists, and video analytics to try and see a crime before it happens. There shouldn’t be shoppers in the middle of the night on a car lot so Stealth can activate speakers, turn on lights, and dispatch the
authorities while the individual is still onsite to catch them red-handed.

Stealth provides auto dealership security in numerous states across the country and would like to offer their advice and security recommendations to secure more auto dealerships. If you are interested in discussing how our services can benefit you, contact Rick@stealthmonitoring.com or call 1-855-STEALTH (783-2584).

After being a police officer with the Dallas Police Department for 32 years, I recently retired and decided to research technology that is being used by police departments and commercial businesses to reduce and deter crime.

As a Director of the North Texas Crime Commission, I attended meetings with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (“NICB”) and chaired a cargo theft committee.  I also met with several loss prevention managers and specialists at several commercial insurance providers.

It is apparent that technology and managed services are available today to reduce crime and reduce losses incurred by the insurance industry. In order to maximize the benefit to all parties, the three groups need to communicate their needs and standards need to be set.  The insurance industry is slow to change and refuses to develop a strategy to embrace the benefits.

The solution is to build a team relationship with both the customer and service provider.  The customer will pay for the technology and services.  The security service provider should be focused on implementing a solution and remaining a partner to ensure protection is in place for the long term.  In order for the insurance companies to reduce their losses, they need to play a role in the process by defining standards and offering an incentive discount to the customer for implementing these standards. Clearly, the managed service security provider must have high standards and manage expectations of all concerned parties.  It is understood that the solution will never stop all crimes but steps can be taken to mitigate the losses. Experiences, success stories, testimonials and demos can be shared to understand the capabilities and limitations of the system so that all parties are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the system.

One of the security service providers I met, named Stealth Monitoring inc. (“Stealth”) in Dallas, installs security cameras and access control equipment.  They also live video monitor cameras and tracking devices.  They proactively monitor cameras with trained operators, some of who are retired police officers looking for unusual activities.  Although the service will never stop all crimes, it does go further than event based monitoring to mitigate losses and reduce crime.   Norm Charney, owner of Stealth, would like to partner with at least one insurance company to establish these standards with value added input from the industry.  For example, the standards might be based on:

1. Sufficient security cameras in and around the facility to cover all the blind and dark areas where the thief can gain access or vandalize. ( customers often install too few cameras to see all sides of the property.)
2. Installing roof top cameras using infra red lighting to protect the HVAC, copper and roof top access to tenants through skylights.
3. Live video monitoring to proactively take action by dispatching police before the criminal leaves the property when possible. Sometimes the police can be dispatched before damage is done to the property.
4. Redundant power and constant and reliable internet connectivity. Professional thieves can interrupt power sources or disable internet connectivity.
5. Additional lighting will often deter criminal activity
6. High definition cameras are becoming more cost effective and should replace older analog cameras that are not effective and often have blurry pictures.

Many times the owner of a business will not spend the money to meet these standards.  These standards are becoming more and more prevalent with new more advanced technology available at cheaper prices.  For example, if the insurance company were to offer a 10% discount for companies meeting these standards, the insurance industry will see the benefit of fewer losses.

Until one leader in the insurance industry steps forward, the finger pointing will continue and the industry will be ready to blame the security provider when losses are incurred. Incomplete security systems or low standards will always be penetrated by professional criminals and the opportunity to take advantage of newer technology will be wasted.

After developing expertise in the security industry for several years, Stealth gave me a demo of their capabilities and examples of actual video footage captured and managed in real time. They live video monitor thousands of cameras for hundreds of customers across the US and Canada. They have defined their standards to deter and reduce crime at many of their clients across many industries with customized designs and applications.  Until all of these standards are addressed and the insurance industry comes to the table, the insurance industry will not reduce their losses or see the benefits.

Jim Hughes

Jhughes39@sbcglobal.net

January 11, 2011

Written by: Jim Hughes

After being a police officer with the Dallas Police Department for 32 years, I recently retired and decided to research technology that is being used by police departments and commercial businesses to reduce and deter crime.

As a Director of the North Texas Crime Commission, I attended meetings with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (“NICB”) and chaired a cargo theft committee. I also met with several loss prevention managers and specialists at several commercial insurance providers.

It is apparent that technology and managed services are available today to reduce crime and reduce losses incurred by the insurance industry. In order to maximize the benefit to all parties, the insurance companies, security providers, and businesses must communicate their needs and standards should be set. The insurance industry is slow to change and refuses to develop a strategy to embrace the benefits.

The solution is to build a team relationship with both the customer and service provider. The customer will pay for the technology and services. The security service provider should be focused on implementing a cost-effective solution and remaining a partner to ensure protection is in place for the long term. In order for the insurance companies to reduce their losses, they need to play a role in the process by defining standards and offering an incentive discount to the customer for implementing these standards. Clearly, the managed service security provider must have high standards and manage expectations of all concerned parties. It is understood that the solution will never stop all crimes but steps can be taken to mitigate the losses. Experiences, success stories, testimonials and demos can be shared to understand the capabilities and limitations of the system so that all parties are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the system.

One of the security service providers I met, named Stealth Monitoring inc. (“Stealth”) in Dallas, installs security cameras and access control equipment. They also live video monitor cameras and tracking devices. They proactively monitor cameras with trained operators, some of whom are retired police officers looking for unusual activities. Although the service will never stop all crimes, it does go much further than event based monitoring to mitigate losses and reduce crime. Norm Charney, owner of Stealth, would like to partner with at least one insurance company to establish these standards with value added input from the industry. For example, the standards might be based on:

1) Sufficient security cameras in and around the facility to cover all the blind and dark areas where the thief can gain access or vandalize. ( customers often install too few cameras to see all sides of the property.)

2) Installing roof top cameras using infra red lighting to protect the HVAC, copper and roof top access to tenants through skylights.

3) Live video monitoring to proactively take action by dispatching police before the criminal leaves the property when possible. Sometimes the police can be dispatched before damage is done to the property.

4) Redundant power and constant and reliable internet connectivity. Professional thieves can interrupt power sources or disable internet connectivity.

5) Additional lighting will often deter criminal activity

6) High definition cameras are becoming more cost effective and should replace older analog cameras that are not effective and often have blurry pictures.

Many times the owner of a business will not spend the money to meet these standards. These standards are becoming more and more prevalent with advanced technology available at cheaper prices. For example, if the insurance company were to offer a 10% discount for companies meeting these standards, the insurance industry will see the benefit of fewer losses.

Until one leader in the insurance industry steps forward, the finger pointing will continue and the industry will be ready to blame the security provider when losses are incurred. Incomplete security systems or low standards will always be penetrated by professional criminals and the opportunity to take advantage of newer technology will be wasted.

After developing expertise in the security industry for several years, Stealth gave me a demo of their capabilities and examples of actual video footage captured and managed in real time. They live video monitor thousands of cameras for hundreds of customers across the US and Canada. They have defined their standards to deter and reduce crime at many of their clients across many industries with customized designs and applications. Until all of these standards are addressed and the insurance industry comes to the table, the insurance industry will not reduce their losses or see the benefits.

Now that Stealth is watching thousands of cameras across numerous industries in multiple states with different technology, our experience customizing a solution depends on your business and security goals. Whether it’s loss prevention, robbery, guard replacement, forensic auditing, burglary, vandalism, shrinkage, productivity, perimeter protection, regulations/ordinances, Stealth has the knowledge and resources to help you achieve a cost-effective solution.

Millions of dollars are invested in surveillance cameras but many of those systems are just recording for after the fact evidence.  An intruder wearing a hat or hood will not be caught without live video monitoring.  The intruder is likely to repeat his actions if there is no live video monitoring.  In order to get the full value out of a new or existing security system, Stealth offers a personalized protocol to manage your surveillance system.  Stealth is currently offering multiple types of live video monitoring including connecting with access control and operating speakers, lights, two-way audio, gates/fences, PTZ controls, video verified police dispatch, false alarm reduction, and more.  Stealth Monitoring is a fraction of the cost of physical guards.  Outsourcing remote guard services to Stealth has many other cost savings and operational benefits which is creating opportunities for small to enterprise sized businesses and organizations.