Liability costs in a large city like Chicago can be a problem. As a business owner you may face common urban crime: internal and external theft, vandalism, and burglary. Although it is difficult to measure losses, the U.S. Small Business Administration sates that each incident of vandalism averages $3,370 in damages. Insurance might cover some of these damages but you could still be concerned about safety. Do you want to increase safety while reducing insurance and liability costs? This is how one of our clients benefited from adding surveillance in their property.

Public Safety in Chicago’s Chinatown Neighborhood

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Is the Delivery Man Eating Your Pizza?

Sometimes footage from a security camera can also help witness hilarious moments like those that we used to enjoy watching back in the 90’s in America’s Funniest Videos. This is the case of the video we are sharing today. Watch this delivery man as he opens a clients’ pizza and starts picking ingredients with his hands! Certainly, a thing to get you fired nowadays buddy! or at least not deserving of a penny tip. Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean we can’t get a good laugh.

For future reference, is good to remember that security cameras are almost everywhere in public even if we can’t see them. This includes elevators.

I know this is not my pizza but I can’t stop watching! Now we know why our pizzas sometimes have less toppings and its not a good picture.

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How many times a day do you hear about crime in Chicago? “Well, in my profession I hear it daily.”

“From violent crimes, to property vandalism, burglary, and theft, we hear them all. Providing security for a peaceful life is more challenging than it actually sounds. Having to create or customize a solution for the type of property you own is not always an easy task. It takes experience, knowledge and most of all, dedication. When I address our clients needs, I make sure I listen to all their concerns and thoughts. Understanding exactly what they want is key to giving them the service they really need.”

Protect from vandalism

A client with a multi-million dollar home.

“I received a call from a client that asked me what kind of security we offered for vacant homes. He was currently working on a home that he was finalizing for an auction. This particular home happens to be one of the largest homes in Illinois (I did not know that at the time).”

The Challenge

“His concern was the vandalism that was occurring in the home, constant break-ins and many trespassers after hours, damaging the property. I explained to him customized service we offer for vacant homes with no electricity, that would be perfect for what he needed. Our system would notify him immediately once the cameras detect a trespasser, not requiring any kind of power.”

The Solution

We installed 10 motion viewers that surround the entire home’s proximity. These make it it difficult for intruders to trespass and not be seen by the cameras. On the first night the system was installed the client received 15 notifications of intrusion on his property. Our system was enabled with sirens and motion was captured as far as 30 ft from the viewer. The alarm siren would go off and scare off the trespassers.

“I still remember talking to him about this set up. He joked about how he kept playing back all the clips of the intruders running off his property, causing him amusement.”Providing our clients a secure solution that did exactly what they wanted gives me peace of mind. We don’t always get the sale, but being able to provide a well given solution for your security needs is a rewarding feeling. I love what we do here at VinTech and I have a passion to offer security for a peaceful life!”

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