In the face of changing regulations and increasing industry scrutiny, Tony Group, one of Hawaii’s leading automotive dealership groups, implemented Eagle Eye Contract Vault to document transactions and increase accountability. They also wanted to enhance compliance processes and ensure consistent training across its Finance & Insurance departments. 

 In a multi-brand, high-volume operation, Tony Group was able to achieve service contract results that far exceed the industry average. They were also able to reinforce accountability and protect both the guests and the dealerships. 

See how Eagle Eye helped this business…and how it could help yours.

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The world of security is changing. Is your current system ready for what comes next? That’s the kind of question we aim to address in our annual Trends Report. 

In this year’s report, we describe how video surveillance is fundamentally shifting from a purely reactive tool to an engine for proactive business intelligence and safety.

This transformation is driven by two indispensable forces:

Cloud-Native AI: Moving beyond simple object detection to enabling complex, natural-language-based rule creation, automating entirely new workflows for safety and operations.

The Enterprise Cloud Tipping Point: The cost of maintaining obsolete on-premises systems now outweighs the efficiency and predictable OpEx of modern, unified cloud platforms.

We also explore critical movements like the rise of active readiness in incident response, the growing demand for AI-driven features like gun detection, and how regulatory compliance is becoming a core operational reality.

Decision-makers — from business leaders to municipal managers — need to know which platform is flexible enough for what’s coming next. That means recognizing people, vehicles, and objects (from hard hats to drawn guns) to enable fast, appropriate responses. And staying audit-ready year-round, with logs that can withstand regulatory scrutiny. More than just objects or simple message passing, though, it’s about initiating actions in response to complex situations when a safety or security issue is spotted on camera.

And when an emergency arises, it also means coordinating with local emergency services to provide the situational awareness police and firefighters need to do their jobs with confidence.

If you’re already an Eagle Eye Cloud VMS user, you probably recognize that we’re already implementing systems that help make these trends useful in the real world. No surprise: incorporating AI with video surveillance has been a long-time priority for Eagle Eye, and for even longer, we’ve offered customers access to their video data from anywhere, via the cloud. 

What’s different now is that AI has jumped ahead in capability, so yesterday’s cutting-edge features are today’s starting points — or they should be. And the boundaries have shifted accordingly: advanced object detection and complex automated actions are now in easy reach. 

Don’t be left behind. Get the full strategic outlook for the year ahead, and start evaluating how ready your system is for the changes that are on the way.

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From usability and reliability to the ability to handle future upgrades, Pennsylvania’s New Kensington-Arnold school district knew it would take more than a few tweaks to their aging video surveillance system.

With the assistance of experts from Eagle Eye reseller partner 2Krew, the district chose a system that not only unifies video access and management but also offers vaping detection and even automatic camera sharing in the event of an emergency on campus. 

Best of all, it provides the district with easy scalability, so future expansion can be as simple as adding and activating new cameras.

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There’s great news for Eagle Eye customers as we step into 2026. For years, customers have relied on Eagle Eye’s expertise in cloud-based video surveillance. And many of you have complemented our video capabilities with access control solutions from Brivo.

Last week, we made that practical relationship even closer, when we officially announced the merger of our two companies: Now Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo will operate as one organization under the Brivo name, for truly unified security.

Brivo introduced cloud-based access control to the physical security market in 2002. Since then, it has introduced a string of access control hardware and software, and cultivated an ecosystem of technology partners to help businesses get more out of their access control systems than just opening doors. Today, the Brivo Security Suite unites AI-driven video surveillance, flexible access control, visitor management, and intrusion detection with a single cloud-native solution. The suite lets you view video, configure access levels, and view entry records from a single easy-to-learn interface.

This move simplifies ordering, installation and billing — and unifies our industry-leading customer support.

This isn’t just a corporate transition. It’s about security that is smarter, more intuitive, and easier to access than ever before. Together, our strengths redefine what modern security can do for you, from activating a sitewide lockdown using a voice command to instantly sharing cameras with 911 operators in an emergency. 

Eagle Eye has long delivered solutions that go far past conventional security — this merger opens up even more possibilities. Integrating sensors, AI-driven video analytics, and event-driven automations with access control improves premises management — and your everyday business operations.

The power of together: Eyes, keys, and information

Video security and access control have been getting gradually, inevitably closer, as they each grow into flexible information tools.

Having a single intuitive system to handle both the “eyes” (video) and the “keys” (access control) of your operation is a massive advantage. That’s what you get with the Brivo Security Suite.

Until recently, though, these aspects of security were typically viewed separately — sometimes even in different departments’ budgets. Consider the advantages of a truly unified system:

• Enriched context for every event: Imagine a badge scan that instantly triggers a video clip of the person entering. By merging access tools (keypads, badges, or mobile credentials) with video feeds, you’ll get a richer story for every event.
• Event-driven responses: If a sensor detects flooding in a utility room or a propped-open access door, the system can instantly alert the appropriate personnel. And situations like after-hours pool use can trigger pre-planned actions designed to increase safety. 
• “Single pane of glass” interface: Managing access and viewing cameras through a single interface saves time, reduces training needs, and minimizes the risk of error

Why this matters for you

If you are an end user, you’re about to see a broader range of available tools to keep your people and property safe. We’re continuing to innovate and to produce the video security solutions you rely on, but you can expect thoughtful evolution toward a more cohesive security experience.

If you are an Eagle Eye reseller, this merger is designed to make your business life easier and to help you serve your customers more effectively. Our goal: to simplify procurement, allowing you to focus on security and access solutions to your clients with a single source for quoting, purchasing, invoicing, and system control.

A steady path forward

This announcement isn’t small: this merger means the creation of the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. We are prioritizing stability and reliability, ensuring that this transition means long-term value for you. Whether it’s rugged cameras, license plate-activated gates, or specialized integrations, we’re making it simpler to access the products you rely on.

Whether you are a long-time reseller partner or an end user curious about how the Brivo Security Suite can help your organization, we want to hear from you. Please reach out to your Eagle Eye representative with your questions.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a safe, successful (and unified!) 2026.

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Rail travel on one of the UK’s busiest lines relies on accurately spotting potential safety and security issues – but full-time observation, whether in-person or through full-time observation of raw camera streams, is impractical and inefficient.

That’s why Avanti West Coast turned to SECOM to explore how AI — specifically, AI analytics from Eagle Eye Networks — could enhance real-time awareness across its stations with always-on observation and analytics, and help secure the millions of journeys their passengers take annually.

Now, potential security risks or safety concerns (from falls and overcrowding to lost or abandoned baggage) can trigger alerts in real time. Augmenting other data sources with AI-driven awareness means Avanti West has gained a valuable tool for enhancing their riders’ experience.

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The Future of security is proactive: enhancing your existing cameras with AI

Most security systems today were built to answer one question: What happened? They record video, store footage, and give teams evidence — but only after an incident occurs. 

But modern threats, especially those involving firearms, move too quickly for a record-and-review approach. In the most critical moments of a gun-related event, the danger doesn’t start with the first shot. It starts the instant a weapon is brandished — when someone displays a firearm with the intent to intimidate or harm. In fast-moving situations involving a firearm, those early seconds of awareness matter more than anything else.

AI gun detection was designed to fill that gap — not by replacing your team or your systems, but by giving them an additional layer of early insight. It continuously monitors camera feeds, identifies the moments that could signal the start of a dangerous situation, and puts reliable information in front of the people who need it. And while true intent is impossible to determine in advance, AI-based detection can detect when a gun, instead of remaining holstered or otherwise concealed, is actually in sight, and in a person’s hand. In nearly any business or school setting, that is a situation that calls for an immediate alert, which Eagle Eye Gun Detection provides.

The outcome is simple: your team learns about a potential threat sooner and responds with greater clarity and coordination.

That’s what makes AI gun detection a proactive security solution. It expands the visibility of your existing cameras, strengthens communication during critical moments, and supports faster decision-making without adding more screens, staff, or complexity.

How AI Gun Detection supports proactive security

Proactive security isn’t about predicting the future — it’s about giving teams the awareness they need at the earliest possible moment. AI Gun Detection helps achieve that by watching continuously, recognizing brandished firearms in real time, and accelerating the flow of information when something requires attention.

Because the system integrates with the workflows that organizations already use, it utilizes existing security programs rather than reshaping them. The system sends verified alerts directly to your existing video management system (VMS) and dispatches alerts via SMS to key personnel. Administrators gain earlier awareness, security teams get clearer context, and decision-makers can act on verified information rather than secondhand reports.

Why reducing false alarms strengthens safety

Accuracy directly impacts whether teams trust and rely on a security system. Too many false alarms can slow down response, create confusion, and diminish confidence over time. That’s true both within the organization and for law enforcement agencies wary of potential false alarms.

Because Eagle Eye Gun Detection uses multilayer verification, including third-party human review, alerts remain meaningful. Teams know that when a notification comes through, it warrants attention. That trust leads to faster action, more efficient coordination, and a smoother response during emergencies. The focus stays where it belongs: on events that genuinely matter.

When proactive detection meets coordinated response, organizations get something that traditional systems alone can’t provide: a clearer picture of evolving situations.

This combination leads to:

• Earlier awareness of a potential threat.
• Better communication between teams and leadership.
• More informed emergency responders (when 911 Camera Sharing is integrated).
• Faster, more confident actions that help protect people and property.

Ready to see it in action?

If you’re exploring ways to raise your organization’s level of preparedness without overhauling your entire security program, Eagle Eye Gun Detection should be on your short list. It enhances your existing tools, strengthens your processes, and gives your team the fast insights they need to respond with confidence. 

A quick demo can show exactly how it works.

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Brivo Security Suite provides a comprehensive unified security solution for millions of customers worldwide

AUSTIN, Texas and BETHESDA, Md.— Dec. 29, 2025 (10:04 am Eastern) – Dean Drako, Chairman of Brivo, the leading global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, and Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, today announced the two companies will merge, creating the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company. The merged company will operate under the Brivo name and deliver a truly unified cloud-native security platform.

“Customers will have one support team, one business relationship, and one integrated cloud-native physical security solution,” Drako said. “The Brivo Security Suite brings AI, access control, video intelligence, visitor management, and intrusion into a single solution, centralizing security across the enterprise.”

“The merger cements our leadership position in the market, provides a better solution for our customers, and helps resellers grow their businesses more efficiently,” said Brivo’s Founder, Steve Van Till. “We have shared the same vision and ownership for a decade, so the merger is about aligning operations so we can move faster and provide better service to our customers.” 

The merged company will maintain its commitment to an open platform and will continue to support other video and access control solutions.

Going forward, Drako will serve as CEO of Brivo, and Steve Van Till will serve as President. The merged company has U.S. headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland and Austin, Texas, and additional offices in Lehi, Utah, Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo. 

About Brivo
Brivo is the global category leader in cloud-native physical security, operating the world’s largest unified enterprise security platform for commercial and multifamily real estate. The company pioneered the transition of access control to a SaaS model, and today secures more than 1 billion square feet of property across 80 countries. Its flagship Brivo Security Suite combines AI, access, video, intrusion, and visitor management into a single unified security platform to centralize security across the enterprise.  A leader in AI as it has been in SaaS, the company boasts AI-driven capabilities in its products and operation including anomaly detection, facial detection, video analytics, natural language query, chat-driven technical support, and natural language order entry. Brivo’s comprehensive third-party product ecosystem and open API provide customers with connections to powerful vertical business solutions. The ecosystem comprises more than 100 third-party hardware devices, including smart locks, intercoms, and sensors. Brivo is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and has an additional office in Lehi, Utah. Learn more at Brivo.com 

About Eagle Eye Networks
Eagle Eye Networks is the global leader in cloud video surveillance, delivering cyber-secure, cloud-based video with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to make businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. Businesses of all sizes utilize the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) to centralize their video surveillance and obtain better security and operations. Purpose-built for the cloud and AI, the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS addresses customers’ security and operational needs with unlimited scalability, simple usage-based subscription pricing, advanced analytics, integrated AI, and an open RESTful API platform delivering flexibility. Eagle Eye sells through a global network of resellers and integrators. Founded in 2012, Eagle Eye is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo. Learn more at www.een.com.

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Security is no longer focused on passively recording events; it’s about proactive intervention to mitigate harm and save lives. This fundamental shift requires moving beyond basic motion detection to systems that deliver verified, actionable intelligence in seconds.

At Eagle Eye, we’ve responded with a suite of solutions, led by our new series of AI-focused hardware, that fundamentally change the conversation around threat identification and response. Learn about three of our latest advancements below.

Eagle Eye Gun Detection: Where speed meets uncompromised accuracy

Eagle Eye is the only complete VMS with its own native Gun Detection solution, providing end-to-end confidence that add-on solutions can’t match. This allows users to eliminate the complexity and liability gaps inherent in fragmented systems.

This solution is built on a Triple-layer Verification process, which uses two layers of AI combined with a critical 24/7 human review service to drastically reduce false alerts. 

Here’s how it works:

1. The first layer of AI uses our new AI Series Bridge or CMVR. This specialized hardware runs an initial, fast-acting AI algorithm on the full-resolution video to quickly identify a potential threat in just fractions of a second — a low-latency advantage.
2. An image of the suspected firearm is instantly sent to the Eagle Eye Cloud, where a very large, high-accuracy AI model performs secondary validation to filter out common false alerts.
3. After dual-AI validation, an alert is immediately sent to our human review team, where real people review the images and video to verify or rule out the presence of a weapon.

The human review step doesn’t just manage false alarms; it executes a customer’s escalation path, which can include not only email and text notifications but also an immediate call to the end user to ensure the message is acknowledged. In a crisis, an unread text or an unheard email notification is the same as no alert at all. 

Pro Series Cameras: Reliability, edge AI, and a 10-year warranty

The new Pro Series Cameras are here to simplify choice, enhance performance, and offer unparalleled reliability. The product line consists of six cameras (bullet, dome, and turret models; each available with fixed or varifocal lenses), and is designed to cover 90% of typical installations, eliminating confusion in camera selection.

• The cameras include sophisticated, free-of-charge edge-AI integration, offering analytics such as Smart Motion Detection to dramatically reduce false alarms by filtering out environmental factors (like shadows or wind-blown tree branches). This immediately optimizes event recording and improves system performance.
• All Pro Series cameras come with a 10-year warranty, providing peace of mind and simplifying long-term budget planning for end users.

The Eagle Eye Pro Series Cameras were specifically designed to combat purchasing complexity by offering a streamlined selection and our most-used edge analytics.

Remote Video Monitoring: The active, intelligent guard

Remote Video Monitoring (RVM) is one of the fastest-growing segments in security. Today, AI offers intelligent event detection and filtering, transforming RVM from an error-prone full-time activity into an active, intelligent guarding agent.

AI only sends verified activity (using Eagle Eye’s Precision Person & Vehicle Detection) to monitoring centers. This drastically reduces alert volume, making human operators faster and more effective. This proactive approach allows operators to intervene in real-time, sounding speakers to deter crime and enforcing incidents as they occur — all while offering 50-90% cost savings compared to expensive physical guards.

How it all fits together

All of these releases underscore Eagle Eye’s commitment to building the future of security by focusing on proactive, cloud-native solutions that deliver high value. 

Our new portfolio featuring Eagle Eye Gun Detection, Pro Series Cameras, and Remote Video Monitoring is built on a commitment to cutting-edge AI, unparalleled accuracy via Triple-layer Verification, and guaranteed hardware reliability with a 10-year warranty. This ensures our partners have the most compelling, future-proof solutions available today.

Schedule a demo to see these solutions in action.

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Selecting the right setup for your security cameras can be a huge headache. Luckily, Eagle Eye Networks makes it super simple with their range of cabinet systems! Whether you need a flexible Anywhere Cabinet solution that works, well, anywhere, a robust Direct Cabinet system, or you need to run several cameras or use AI with one of our Bridge Cabinet systems, these cabinets are a massive win for growing your security deployments.

Eagle Eye Cabinet Systems can tackle tough remote outdoor installations across a range of industries. They’re an excellent way to keep your property secure and under constant surveillance, even in non-traditional locations such as parking lots, factory yards, construction sites, and farms. 

Since these cabinets are a reliable, all-in-one power and housing solution, they make it easy for property managers, commercial businesses, industrial operations, and city services to achieve comprehensive surveillance and security coverage. Use the table below for an easy side-by-side comparison of the Eagle Eye Cabinet Systems and guidance on which cameras are best suited for each.

Overview of Eagle Eye Cabinet Systems

In-Depth Cabinet Selection Guide

No power, no internet, no problem: Eagle Eye Anywhere Cabinets (SS212/SS213)

The SS212 and SS213 Anywhere Cabinets are essentially “plug and play”; all you need is a place to mount it. It has its own solar panel for power, and connects directly to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS with an included cellular connection. 

This outdoor solution includes a battery and solar controller with a panel to power the camera and charge the battery, providing a video surveillance solution for customers without access to power or the internet. In locations with available wired power, the Eagle Eye Anywhere External Power Supply can support continuous battery-backed operations without a solar panel. 

Why choose the SS212 or SS213?

• Simplicity and speed: They offer an all-in-one solution that minimizes the need for separate network infrastructure.
• License Plate Recognition: Use AI to read license plates so you can know what cars are present, when, and how often
• Remote locations: Perfect for isolated areas with minimal IT support.
• Weather resistance: Protect your system with a rugged enclosure to survive various environmental conditions.
• Cost efficiency: Eliminates the need for trenching and wiring, saving thousands of dollars

Got power but no internet: Eagle Eye Direct Cabinets (SS210)

The SS210 Direct Cabinet Systems connect directly to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS through an included cellular connection. Avoid trenching costs and add security where wired internet is not possible.

Why choose the SS210?

• Minimal Investment: Offers the lowest hardware cost to access cloud features such as remote viewing, alerts, and retention.
• Remote locations: Perfect for isolated areas with minimal IT support.
• LPR: Use AI to read license plates so you can know what cars are present, when, and how often
• Weather resistance: Protect your system with a rugged enclosure to survive various environmental conditions.
• Cost efficiency: Eliminates the need for trenching and wiring, saving thousands of dollars

Need internet and license plate recognition (LPR) or multiple cameras: Eagle EyeBridge Cabinets (SS100)

Eagle Eye Bridge Cabinet Systems connect directly to the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS with an included cellular connection and comes with an Eagle Eye 324p or 524p CMVR to connect up to 7 cameras and perform LPR. 

Why choose the SS100?

• AI alerts and functionality: Get analytics and other features so you can monitor intrusion, loitering, vehicle activity, and more.
• Remote locations: Perfect for isolated areas with minimal IT support.
• LPR: Use AI to read license plates so you can know what cars are present, when, and how often
• Weather resistance: Protect your system with a rugged enclosure to survive various environmental conditions.
• Cost efficiency: Eliminates the need for trenching and wiring, saving thousands of dollars

Cameras available on Eagle Eye Cabinet Systems

• DX01 – 180° view 
• DT03 – Best for low-light environments
• DB14 – Designed for LPR (Anywhere and Direct Cabinet Systems only)
• DB13 – General-purpose varifocal camera
• DZ05 – PTZ camera (only available with SS213)

Summary of recommendations

Use this table to help choose the best Eagle Eye Cabinet System for your site.

Conclusion: Selecting your ideal Eagle Eye Cabinet System

Choosing the right Eagle Eye Cabinet System depends entirely on the specific needs of your deployment site, particularly regarding power, internet availability, and camera count.

All systems deliver the core benefits of eliminating trenching costs, providing rugged weather resistance, and enabling access to powerful cloud features like remote viewing, alerts, and retention. 

Want to know more about Eagle Eye Cabinet Systems?

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You’ve probably been in a situation like this one: A crowded store, where shelves are in disarray, crowds are jostling, and it seems like no one knows where to find the holiday gift you’re there to buy. When you finally manage to find some help, the store’s computer says that the thing you’re looking for is in stock — but you’re staring at an empty spot on the shelf where it should be. 

Welcome to the holidays. 

Besides other dangers associated with the holidays, from drunk driving to increased incidents of household package theft, there are less obvious threats that arise because of suddenly different patterns in travel, work, and commercial activity. For retailers, especially, it’s a mixed bag: increased foot traffic means more sales, but it also means more chaos and more chances for merchandise to go out the door unpaid.

And when it comes to theft, it’s not just porches being raided, or spur–of–the–moment pilfering; cargo theft hit an all-time high in 2024, with little reason to expect relief this year. Warehouses and loading docks on both sides of the trip to a retailer can be secured with guards, but far more coverage per dollar can be achieved with always-on, never-tired security cameras. 

In delivery or receiving areas, electronic surveillance is especially useful at night, when camera vision can be tuned to provide the equivalent of daytime vision, while human eyesight is thrown off by the contrast between dim lighting and glare.

‘Tis the season (for targeted theft)

Organized retail crime has emerged in recent years as a major threat, targeting both retail stores and distribution centers at an alarming rate. Losses to shoplifting, especially of high-ticket items like electronics, have become serious enough that many stores have been forced to implement hands-off retail displays for smaller items. 

Merchandise locked behind glass makes for a frustrating experience for both customers and employees. Some retailers have resorted to product placeholders, or dummy packages, which must be traded for the real item. That makes the purchase experience less compelling and complicates checkout. 

Strategically placed cameras backed by human observers can help with high-value retail sales by watching for shoplifting attempts, informing on-site security personnel about suspicious activity, and minimizing the need for these complications.

And where locked-down merchandise is a practical necessity, cameras (especially ones visibly mounted on the merchandise cabinets themselves) serve to discourage thieves, and as a key tool for prosecution if necessary.

Besides outright theft, the holiday season is also the busiest time of year for fraud attempts, including gift card scams and fraudulent post-holiday returns. Point of Sale integration can help stores use video footage to spot retail-counter fraud by matching every transaction to a video record. For fraudsters, not every transaction has to be investigated for the threat of getting caught to matter.

Holiday reality: More traffic, less experience

Seasonal hiring is a vulnerability, too. The hiring of 400,000 to 500,000 seasonal employees each holiday season creates significant security challenges for retailers and supply chains. Not only is it difficult to vet short-term employees as thoroughly as longer-term ones for reliability, skill, and honesty, but temporary staffers know less about the details and customers of their temporary workplaces. 

That gives thieves an advantage and lowers safety in crowded environments. Inexperienced staffers don’t know which corners of the store are blocked from view, and may be distracted by the need to simply learn their roles. In restaurants and warehouses, hazards crop up easily that new employees may not know to sidestep. In all these situations, cameras can help document safety issues, and watch spots where thieves are likely to conceal stolen goods or remove tracking tags. 

Getting carried away

And in the business of last-mile delivery, a gaggle of new drivers, often in ordinary autos or SUVs, means that employees at distribution centers can’t rely on a company uniform or long-time personal knowledge to know just who every authorized driver is, and may not have an easy way to confirm identity, especially in an atmosphere of last-minute rush. In a busy environment, holiday packages left temporarily on a rolling rack or dolly may end up in a thief’s trunk rather than reaching the rightful recipient.

Surveillance cameras can help discourage thieves who know they’ll be caught on camera — or better yet, provide deeper security by enabling whitelists and watchlists which can help identify authorized pick-ups with minimal friction. 

Beating the Christmas tree hangover

When the holiday is over, one persistent annoyance (and in many cases, a criminal act) is the unauthorized dumping of unwanted packaging materials, or goods which have been replaced with holiday purchases, from microwaves and refrigerators to old stereo equipment, furniture, and other household goods. It may not be possible to monitor every location where such unlawful dumping occurs, but with outdoor surveillance cameras, many common areas — such as disposal areas behind shopping centers or easily accessible public lands — can be monitored. (With speakers incorporated into an observation system, would-be dumpers can even be warned off before they add to the mess.)  

Even if the offenders aren’t caught, businesses and municipalities need to know when excess trash has created unsightly or dangerous conditions. Dried-up Christmas trees in dry conditions present a special threat, because their resin content means they can burn violently, producing embers that can be blown great distances and present a risk of fire to nearby areas. 

It goes for the whole year ’round

It’s not just the wintertime: every business or institution has its own holiday-, event- or vacation-driven changes, from reduced employee presence to altered operating hours, and these differences can create openings for both crime and accidental losses. Vehicle break-ins, pickpocketing, and bump-and-run traffic accidents happen in every city, and they’re made harder to spot by increased crowds. Schools face break-ins and vandalism when perpetrators know they’re empty and little-attended during extended vacations. 

Eagle Eye can help you keep an eye on your own weakest spots, so you can do more than survive the holiday season. 

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