Sure, cutting a few cameras may save you a few dollars in monthly fees. But by eliminating cameras you are building blind spots into your security strategy.
The holiday season is in full swing, and while consumers are busy crossing items off their shopping lists, dealerships, construction sites and other businesses are dealing with a recurring issue – heavy equipment theft.
Stolen lumber for sale on Craigslist, “used” catalytic converters on Facebook Marketplace and construction tools on eBay. In the internet age, it’s never been easier for criminals to sell their loot – and it’s happening in broad daylight, on the same sites where millions of legitimate transactions occur every day.
While the winter months should be all about family gatherings and holiday traditions, it’s no time for businesses to let down their guard. And for anyone operating, selling or storing heavy equipment, it’s especially important to step up security during the holidays.
It is sad but true that the American economy has taken a downward turn this year. Historically, times of financial difficulty are met with heightened criminal activity. Dealerships are not immune to this costly problem.
(Spoiler alert: It costs more than you think.)
Some thieves cut through your fence and stole cars from your showroom floor last night. What’s your day look like?
SunDance Marine is a top-ranked boat dealer in Miami specializing in both new and used boat sales. The store is part of the OneWater Marine family of dealerships, which operates approximately 60 retail marine locations across the U.S.