- Thanksgiving weekend leaves industrial yards and distribution centers unmanned for 96 hours.
- Beyond trailers, loading dock, and staging area equipment, warehouses are stocked with holiday inventory.
- Live video surveillance paired with temporary guards and mobile patrols reduces the risk of logistics center theft and vandalism.
When operations wind down Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving, industrial parks and logistics hubs across Greater Denver go dark. From the heavy freight lanes along the East I-70 corridor and Montbello to industrial clusters in Commerce City, millions of dollars in consumer freight and machinery sit stationary for 4 consecutive days.
Bad actors know your facility will be unattended, increasing the risk of theft and vandalism. The holiday weekend security solutions take a proactive approach to this increased risk.
1. Pre-Closure Physical Hardening
Unless you operate 24/7, full physical hardening is something you perform daily. With the higher volume of seasonal staff, ensure team members who know your facility in and out complete pre-closure inspections and physical hardening.
- At least 1 week prior: Verify that all kingpin locks, gates, doors, fences, and enclosures are sound. Check that all motion lighting, AI sensors, and CCTVs are functional and that cameras are positioned to minimize blind spots.
- Before closing: Assign tenured team members to conduct a pre-closing physical walk-through to verify that all gates, cages, and doors are closed and all locks are secure.
2. Upgrade to Live-Monitored CCTVs
If you haven’t yet, consider upgrading from unmonitored security cameras to live-monitored CCTVs. In many cases, you don’t need to upgrade your software or equipment. Even if you only implement remote monitoring during holiday shutdowns, it provides an immediate deterrent.
The AI-enabled software is highly effective, distinguishing between wildlife that wanders on your property and a human intruder. When a potential threat is detected, a live guard is alerted for human oversight. Systems can be synced with your on-site heat and air quality sensors.
Live remote guards can:
- Allow gate access for holiday weekend deliveries and scheduled services.
- Engage in 2-way audio to communicate with delivery drivers or intruders.
- Talk down intruders and activate alarms and strobe lights.
- Dispatch first responders with confidence that it’s not a false alarm.
3. Staff Temporary Guards and Randomized Mobile Patrols
As reported by CBS News, cargo theft is on the rise in the US. With high-value inventory and being fully stocked for the holidays, you may want to staff temporary guards. Think beyond Thanksgiving weekend, to overnight or all-day patrols through the New Year.
This can include:
- Physical guards: Staff a parking lot, perimeter, or interior guard to patrol your grounds and facility.
- Randomized mobile patrols: Mobile patrols are marked vehicles that randomly patrol your perimeter or parking lot.
Thanksgiving and Holiday Weekend Security Solutions in Denver
Scout Security is a third-party security partner, providing tailored solutions for your industrial yard, distribution center, or business. Staff us just for Thanksgiving weekend, year-round, or to reduce risk during your busy season.
You can dispatch our team for pre-scheduled coverage or 24/7 emergency response. Book now!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do live audio talkdowns stop intruders?
Confronting trespassers in real time shatters the expectation of anonymity, leading most bad actors to flee immediately.
What is the difference between an unmonitored alarm and video-verified dispatch?
Unmonitored motion alarms have high false-positive rates, often resulting in lower police priority or steep municipal fines. Video-verified alerts confirm a physical person on-site, allowing dispatchers to communicate an active crime to local law enforcement for priority response.
