Theft and Vandalism stopped at large construction site

FlashCAM systems deter vandalism and theft at a San Antonio, TX construction site of a 2.5 million-gallon elevated storage tank. One camera is mounted just above a large doorway into the structure’s concrete pedestal, and covers the main pedestrian approach to the site. This is where the contractor’s job trailer is parked and where the crane usually is parked. Another FlashCAM is mounted inside the pedestal, where construction tools are being stored and--even more importantly--where an intruder could gain access to the tower’s ladder, which is at least 100 feet in height.

Photos from the system indicate that trespassers—perhaps nosy hikers, perhaps would-be thieves enter the construction site on a hilltop in an uninhabited area of a subdivision just outside of San Antonio. None have actually vandalized or stolen anything. FlashCAM photos clearly show trespassers leaving the area, presumably after hearing the loud voice warning. “In our experience the FlashCAM systems are a cost effective solution.”

Martin Kufus, Security Manager at Bexar Metropolitan Water District uses the FlashCAM as RoboCops "The camera chases off the intruder and get some photos that might be useful to the police" He says " Your petty criminals will flee if they suddenly hea