Posts by Mariette Lowe

  Catalytic converter thefts are a rising problem nationwide and a growing problem in Hawaii. Stealing the device from an SUV or other vehicle with high ground clearance can take under one minute. The devices are desirable because they contain platinum which currently trades for nearly $1,300 per ounce. Compare this to copper, another frequent…

  Auto dealerships always have a mix of staff and buyers on the lot which means those who have made entry to commit crimes such as loitering, vandalism, and theft can easily fly under the radar. Unless, of course, your lot is protected by Lifeline PVM. This money-saving and highly effective solution uses advanced analytic…

  Thieves and vandals are targeting construction projects all across Hawaii, and it’s having a serious impact on security. Criminals are taking advantage of construction sites and near-completed residential projects, and builders report there’s been a sharp increase in vandalism, dumping, thefts, and squatters on construction sites.  And the results are as complex as they…

  Many businesses use cargo or shipping containers as extra storage space on their site, and the advantages for doing so are clear. Unlike traditional storage buildings, cargo containers require little upfront investment, can be placed almost anywhere, and are ready immediately.   Learn More About PVM   However, there are also security risks associated…

This summer has been a scorcher and although we all love a good swim, unattended swimming pools can be very dangerous places and also represent tremendous liability to community associations. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an average of 3,536 people die in a swimming pool accident in the U.S. each year. Additionally, the…

No light? No Problem at a 22-acre property in James Campbell Industrial Park In using video surveillance technologies to help to secure their outdoor areas, many properties face the challenges of low-light or no light at all. That was the challenge at a vacated concrete batch plant in James Campbell Industrial Park. With absolutely no…

Companies of all sizes throughout Hawaii depend on having a central warehouse yard to store and stage many valuable aspects of their business, whether product, tools, or vehicles. Open spaces, even fenced in yards are especially vulnerable to theft, vandalism, loitering, and malicious mischief. Because of the nature of the property stored, theft or damage…

Crime Doesn’t Have a Chance with Proactive Video Monitoring! Since BMW Maui has deployed Lifeline Proactive Video Monitoring, crime doesn’t even have a chance. When any unauthorized individual gets near the property, they are already on camera and trained intervention specialists are already watching and providing live audio warnings.  This bike rider never had a…

Kapolei Business Park West (KPBW) is a modern and efficient master-planned 63-acre industrial park consisting of 27 lots currently under development. This, like all construction sites, is an expensive work area that is, unfortunately, very vulnerable to many types of problems. The tools, equipment, machinery, and materials on a  common construction site can be worth…