Detect loitering when a person or vehicle stays in a defined area of your premises for a specific amount of time, preventing theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and other incidents, ensuring your business remains secure and operational.
To avoid unnecessary alarms from things like moving leaves or small animals, our system smartly filters out such common movements.
Outcome: An email alert is sent to the building managers.
Loitering refers to any person or vehicle lingering in a specific area for longer than usual without a clear purpose. Suspicious loiterers often display uneasy body language, such as pacing back and forth, constantly looking around, or appearing to wait for someone, but in reality, they have no legitimate reason to be there.
In some jurisdictions, loitering is considered a criminal act, but it’s often not the act itself that is criminalized. Loitering can lead to other offenses. For example, Canadian Criminal Code section 175(1) states that causing a disturbance or being in a place without lawful authority may constitute an offense.
Every state and municipality has loitering laws. Some jurisdictions do have a specific statute that criminalizes loitering, particularly if it is linked to other criminal activities, such as drug dealing and trespassing.
California has a law against loitering in any public place and is considered a misdemeanor under its Penal Code 647(h).
No time frame is universally established as constituting loitering. How loitering is viewed and whether or not it is legal often depends on local laws and regulations. Generally, it is less a matter of specific duration but rather one of context and activity of the individual involved. But normally greater time spent and suspicious behavior are considered loitering.
Trespassing is the act of entering or remaining on another person’s property without that person’s consent or legal authorization. It involves physically crossing a boundary, such as a property line or fence, and can lead to legal consequences. Loitering involves lingering or remaining in a specific area for an extended period. It may not necessarily involve crossing a physical boundary, like trespassing does. Loitering is often associated with staying in one place without an apparent purpose, and it can raise security concerns or disrupt the normal flow of activity.
Connecting a loitering detection system to a remote video monitoring center enhances its effectiveness in several ways:
A remote monitoring center can provide immediate response to alarms, ensuring timely intervention in case of potential threats.
A remote center can offer round-the-clock surveillance, which is particularly useful for properties that require continuous security coverage.
Trained security operators in a remote center can quickly assess the situation and follow established protocols for action.
Remote monitoring centers can log incidents and responses, providing valuable documentation for future reference or legal purposes.
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