Municipalities
Securing Cities and Municipalities
Cities and municipalities across the United States are facing unprecedented times as we continue to emerge from the pandemic and deal with the current economic climate. Already a prime target for excessive loitering and vandalism, city buildings, such as libraries and parks, are a prime resting spot for unhoused populations and others who might use the locations for things like panhandling or even more criminal activities. Setting up encampments or using the shelter of buildings, alleyways, and dumpster areas presents an added challenge of keeping the buildings clean and, more importantly, providing a sense of safety for employees and citizens alike.
Common Challenges
Guard services are costly and limit user budgets.
Traditional solutions don’t prevent vandalism and graffiti.
Homeless encampments and aggressive loitering drive visitors away.
Extensive loitering creates an unwelcoming atmosphere.
The Future of Urban Video Monitoring
Netwatch Proactive Video Monitoring (PVM) is reshaping the face of security in safe cities and municipalities with AI. Our solution makes it possible to intervene before a crime occurs and prevent it from occurring. This differs from traditional monitoring, which is reactive—meaning responders can't take action until during or after a crime has taken place. This can have severe consequences, as theft, vandalism, violence, and other criminal activity can devastate your business financially.
With the myriad of threats to city and municipality locations, using traditional video surveillance only to create a record of an incident or notify authorities of what turns out to be a false alarm is no longer viable. Netwatch’s AI-powered video monitoring identifies suspicious activity or unwanted behavior the moment it's detected and deters the intruders with live, personalized audio warnings and immediate calls to law enforcement.
Our AI-powered detection provides a 24/7, 365-day security guard, reducing the need for hiring security guards and potentially saving you 70-80% annually. With more than 125,000 crimes prevented to date, Netwatch Proactive Video Monitoring is the proven way to protect your city's assets.
Always On
Live Guards and Traditional Security Options Are Failing
Traditional video monitoring methods are increasingly inadequate as security needs evolve. Historically, these systems have been reactive, documenting incidents rather than preventing them. Without continuous human oversight, there are inherent gaps in coverage. In contrast, AI-powered remote video monitoring revolutionizes this approach by enabling real-time proactive threat detection. AI algorithms swiftly identify potential threats before they escalate by analyzing video feeds for unusual behaviors or unauthorized access. This proactive stance enhances security effectiveness and optimizes resource allocation, reducing reliance on costly on-site security personnel.
Proactive video monitoring integrates AI with real-time audio intervention, further enhancing security responses. Upon detecting suspicious activity, trained operators can issue live verbal warnings directly to intruders, dissuading them from further actions.
This immediate, personalized intervention effectively mitigates threats, boasting a 98% deterrence rate. AI’s continuous learning capabilities ensure these systems evolve, adapting to new threats and operational needs across diverse industries, from retail to utilities. AI-powered monitoring transforms security strategies from reactive to preemptive, safeguarding environments more effectively and fostering operational efficiency.
Protecting 250,000+ sites around the world.
