A new vision for theft prevention, one that tracks assets, personal property, even people, is on the rise. Today, companies can use cutting edge Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and tracking technologies to save time and money by tracking anything, anytime, anywhere. Still, a lot of organizations rely on old school tactics, like clunky cumbersome devices or footwork to get the job done. By doing so, they are missing out on the easiest theft prevention plan – one that has the ability to save your business.
Tracking devices trace as far back as 1974, but many industry professionals have just turned to GPS solutions within the last six months. The reasoning behind not using the system was due to cost, distrusting in the service or being set in their ways. But now, more and more organizations are cutting costs and others are starting to notice.
One network has used GPS solutions to track TV cameras that were being shipped from job to job. The organization saved time and money with thorough immediate notifications of theft and possible foul play. The notifications come directly to a computer screen or mobile phone. The concept itself enables setting a virtual perimeter, which is monitored through GPS technology. It alerts companies when their property is leaving an authorized area. It also detects exact locations of the subject, not just its general proximity.
Having this prevention plan in place can alleviate a lot of stress. With GPS, there is no reason to panic. The security operator can log on to a computer and see where property is in real-time. As one user said, “It makes life so much simpler.”
Simplicity is the key with GPS, and it’s intriguing. Many have heard of it and have an idea as to what it does, but are still unclear as to the specifics of the system. Making it known that property will be tracked by GPS makes you one step closer to being theft free. People are also less likely to deceive with a theft prevention plan in place.