Crime Affecting the Automotive Industry is On the Rise
Over 56,000 vehicles are stolen each year in Australia, with approximately one passenger/light commercial vehicle stolen every 11 minutes. Within recent years, catalytic converter theft has grown exponentially. Theft and vandalism are major financial liabilities for the auto industry across the country.
Automotive Industry Challenges
Car thieves have become more brazen and aggressive in their attempts to profit from the auto industry, whether stealing whole cars or stripping them of valuable parts. In either case, this renders the affected cars not-sellable in their current condition, requiring time and money for repairs which directly impacts their profitability.
Video surveillance and video management systems (VMS) are all reactive solutions that can be effective for forensic investigations but are not proactive in preventing theft and vandalism from occurring. Security guards can provide some level of effectiveness but can only be in one place at a time, they may not be able to physically observe everything in their immediate environment due to various conditions, and are subject to distractions from normal daily activities such as going to the lavatory or eating.
Protecting the Auto Industry from Theft and Vandalism
The best and perhaps only way to alleviate theft and vandalism at car dealerships and vehicle storage facilities is by maintaining vigilant wide area live surveillance of these properties. Our Proactive Video Monitoring (PVM) solution provides live situational awareness through virtual on-premises video to detect and prevent incidents from happening and/or escalating. This focused approach to risk mitigation is ideal for the auto industry with expansive physical properties and operations requiring specialised support to reduce liabilities and reduce losses.
Netwatch PVM identifies suspicious activity or unwanted behavior the moment it’s detected and deters the intruders with live, personalised audio warnings and immediate calls to law enforcement. The solution has proven effective in preventing over 125,000 crimes to date.
How it Works…
Netwatch PVM enlists the expertise of our highly trained Intervention Specialists who have specialized skillsets to detect, analyze and address potential threats as they are unfolding in real-time. This enables them to respond instantly with the best course of action to de-escalate or minimize harm to people, property and assets.
Netwatch maintains best-in-class PVM Communication Monitoring Centers with geo-diversity to maintain continuous vigilance of your dealership’s assets with total redundancy. These highly diversified and advanced security monitoring centers ensure constant and uninterrupted surveillance by our team of professionals.
PVM Communication Monitoring Centers employ cutting-edge surveillance and communication technologies including the latest advancements in AI-driven analytics, to ensure the highest levels of proactive situational awareness.
Netwatch specialises in providing security for car dealerships. By knowing the distinct security challenges and nuances of your business model, Netwatch PVM transcends traditional security services to support your distinct business needs.
Car Dealership Protection
20+
Years in business
98%
Success in preventing crime
24/7
Live proactive video monitoring
125K+
Crimes Prevented by Netwatch Systems