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The Business Owner’s Role in Self-Storage Security

Every self-storage operator understands the importance of security at a facility. It’s no secret that people store stuff behind locked unit doors, there’s typically only one or two employees on the site, and there could be cash in the office. Seems like easy pickings for ...More
August 16, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management, Technology
Video Surveillance for Self-Storage: Modern-Day Considerations for Building a Camera System

When it comes video-surveillance technology for self-storage, there’s no single right answer as to the "best" system to install. However, there are several to consider when building a video system for your facility, including budget, lighting, geographic location, ...More
March 24, 2012
Posted in Articles, Technology
Self-Storage Security Technology: Creating Customer Confidence and Discouraging Crime

A modern-day challenge for self-storage business operators is to incorporate technology that creates a visibly secure environment, one that pleases and reassures renters, encourages prospects to rent, and discourages wrongdoers. With the right planning and budgeting, ...More
March 20, 2012 By John Fogg
Posted in Articles, Technology
Christmas Gifts Stolen From NV Self-Storage Unit

A family in Elko, Nev., is distraught after discovering a thief broke into their self-storage unit at AAA Self Storage and stole Christmas presents. ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Thefts at Self-Storage Facilities Turned Into Positive PR Opportunities

The recent thefts at two self-storage facilities have been turned into positive public relations opportunities. After equipment for an annual festival was stolen last week from Cornella Brothers Mini Storage in Canon City, Colo., one of the festival’s organizers reached out ...More
October 18, 2011
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Burglar in CA Caught on Video, Arrested

A man in Ridgecrest, Calif., was arrested Tuesday after video surveillance showed him breaking into a unit at Ridgecrest Self Storage. ...More
September 23, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Facility Near TN Army Base Installs Surveillance Cameras After 140 Break-Ins

Fed up with burglaries, the owners of Modern Mini Storage in Clarksville, Tenn., installed an $8,500 surveillance system. There have been more than 140 break-ins at the facility. Police think many of the break-ins were people looking for military gear stored by soldiers on ...More
September 15, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Video Surveillance Captures Burglars Breaking Into Texas Self-Storage Unit

Video surveillance at a Garland Self Storage in Texas captured images of burglars breaking into a self-storage unit. ...More
September 14, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Vans Stolen From Self-Storage Facilities, Police Investigate Possible 9/11 Anniversary Threat

The theft of two vans from New Jersey-area self-storage facilities is being investigated by police concerned about 9/11 anniversary threats. The thefts were not connected to any specific plot, but had unusual circumstances, police said. ...More
September 12, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Security System at N.H. Self-Storage Facility Damaged in Hit and Run

The security system at Derry Self Storage in Derry, N.H., sustained damage Aug. 15 when a prospective tenant backed into a structure that housed some of the facility’s electronics. ...More
August 23, 2011
Posted in News, Management

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