The Benefits of Protecting Oil Fields with Virtual Guard Services
Decreasing Theft Requires Proactive Measures
When you look out across one of the many oil fields near Dallas, TX, one wonders: what exactly attracts criminals to these areas? In addition to oil, thieves commonly steal batteries and generators that contain precious metals. However, what used to be a crime of convenience, such as finding a tool, cooper or equipment left unlocked and out in the open, has now become a targeted enterprise. Today, these fields attract organized crime targetting the big guns, including full tanker truck loads of oil and entire pumpjacks.
Remote and busy, with operations running 24/7, these fields offer the ideal settings for those who steal for a living. While the Texas Legislature has sought to deter criminals by passing steeper penalties for targeted oil and gas theft, the problem persists and worsens. ConocoPhillips reports that 30,000 barrels oil have been stolen since Otocber 2022 in the Permian Basin.
That is where Cameras Onsite and virtual guard services come into play.
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The Challenge
Oil fields are busy enterprises with trucks coming and going all day and night. It's difficult, at best, to tell the good guys from the bad. Not only do criminals cost producers millions of dollars, but they also put themselves and employees at risk, creating liability and security threats.
At Cameras Onsite, our patented mobile video surveillance solutions operate like a virtual security guard, watching over your site 24/7. These systems, however, offer greater threat detection, covering larger areas than a security guard and possessing advanced video analytics.
Advanced Analytics and Imaging
AI Smart Cameras learn as they watch over the area. They come to know everyday behavior and can tell the difference between epected and unexpected actions. They can even determine if an action is threatening in nature. These cameras also possess license plate recognition, enabling them to differentiate strangers and ID vehicles on a watch list.
Thermal imaging lets your virtual security guard detect movement and people in the darkest night, no matter the weather.
The All-Seeing Security Guard
While the smart video cameras offer extensive protection, it's our U.S. - based monitoring team that maintains watch and immediately alerts managers and law enforcement when an intruder encroaches on the property. Additionally, our mobile surveillance units have integrated patented lighting and audio deterrence systems, enabling our team to react to a potential theft with bright lighting and verbal warnings.
Those who receive alerts can immediately pull up live video feeds and determine if the situation warrants further attention.
Setting Up Your Surveillance
At Cameras Onsite, we handle the trenching, connectivity and power, getting you up and running and protected, often in under a day. Our mobile surveillance units can be installed almost anywhere and keep an eye on the most vulnerable areas. Once you've left the site or the higher threat levels diminish, we come and collect our units, leaving you without the hassle of dismantling or storage.
At Cameras Onsite, our virtual security guards ensure we identify real-time threats and take action, including deterrence and dispatching. To learn more about our virtual guard services or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Cameras Onsite today.
