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Theft and vandalism issues solved

Imperial Toyota and Lindsay Saker Audi and VW, motor dealerships within the Imperial Holdings Group, are spread over vast expanses. They had been experiencing unacceptable levels of theft, vandalism and loitering, even with the use of professional security guards on a 24/7 basis.

Tyres, mirrors and vehicle badges were regularly stolen and as there was little perimeter protection around either dealership, criminals and vagrants gained easy access to these sites. In addition, with limited control relating to recording of vehicles and drivers leaving the premises, vehicles were being stolen during normal working hours.

Extensive consultation with senior managers at the two dealerships was conducted, as well as a thorough review of the specific logistic and geographical challenges at each site. Armed with this, local security company, ImperiSecure devised a multipronged security solution, consisting of an Adpro FastTrace and Video Central Gold multisite security system, including Pro Series passive infrared detectors (PIR), audio switchers and speakers.

Since implementing these Adpro security solutions, the number of guards at each site has been dramatically reduced. After shutting down for the night, sites are monitored by the ImperiSecure Central Monitoring Station (CMS). In the event of an alarm event occurring, ImperiSecure provides security guards with detailed information on exactly where the intrusion has occurred. If a problem occurs at the rear of the premises, ImperiSecure is capable of monitoring the rest of the site while the security guards check the rear of the building.

"Since the installation of the Adpro equipment, site incidents have dramatically decreased. The ability to monitor guards at any time, day or night, through the cameras, means we save on the time and cost of having to send someone on the site. The increased productivity has been a beneficial implementation for us as a company and has enabled ImperiSecure to provide a more professional service," comments Jacobus B. Jansen van Rensburg, director of ImperiSecure.

Adpro products are available locally from CMT Trading.

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