Where vandalism is concerned, there are a range of detection and deterrence options. Most are designed to get security personnel on the scene ASAP. There are motion detection systems such as metal detectors or chemical detectors that can sense cigarette smoke or vaping; as well as "virtual" detection base on analytics. Intrusion panels and microwave sensors can detect movement or activity even it’s dark – while camera tampering analytics alert you if the camera itself is subject to vandalism.

If the damage is done, it’s time to stop it from happening again. Here you can lean on video summary systems to reduce a lengthy video footage into short, action-focused versions. Camera tracking, heat mapping, video and audio enhancement can help identify perpetrators and license plates. Where the damage warrants a full criminal investigation, you can turn to evidence and case management systems to simplify evidence tracking, collection and documentation.

Vandals are indiscriminate where they strike so surveillance systems need to cover every corner. Fortunately, operators now have a diverse set of technological surveillance options to choose from. Video surveillance cameras provide clear HD footage including facial recognition, audio recorders can provide studio-quality sound, and motion detectors can sense even the slightest movement. In addition, license plate recognition (LPR) and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) throw light on suspicious vehicles.

Keeping unwanted people out is the basic function of access control. This you can achieve with technology ranging from access control cards to biometrics. But should vandals actually gain access, intrusion and sound detection can come into play, along with camera analytics that detect movement where it shouldn’t be at set times of day. All are geared to ensure unwanted visitors are quickly detected. Incident and visitor management systems are some of the other options.