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Self-Storage Security Technology: Creating Customer Confidence and Discouraging Crime
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Self-Storage Security Technology: Creating Customer Confidence and Discouraging CrimeSelf-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, security technology can accomplish all three goals.

byJohn Fogg, General Manager
Mar 20, 2012
1 Min Read
Brooklyn Police Release Video as Part of Self-Storage Stick-Up Investigation logo in a gray background |
Industry News
Brooklyn Police Release Video as Part of Self-Storage Stick-Up InvestigationBrooklyn Police Release Video as Part of Self-Storage Stick-Up Investigation
Mar 1, 2012
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North Carolina Man to Pay 95K in Restitution for Self-Storage Thefts logo in a gray background |
Industry News
North Carolina Man to Pay 95K in Restitution for Self-Storage TheftsNorth Carolina Man to Pay 95K in Restitution for Self-Storage Thefts
Feb 15, 2012
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DoorKing Introduces Solar-Powered Control Boxes for Self-Storage Swing-Gate Operators logo in a gray background |
Security
DoorKing Introduces Solar-Powered Control Boxes for Self-Storage Swing-Gate OperatorsDoorKing Introduces Solar-Powered Control Boxes for Self-Storage Swing-Gate Operators
Feb 10, 2012
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Southern California Man Convicted in Self-Storage Murder Case logo in a gray background |
Industry News
Southern California Man Convicted in Self-Storage Murder CaseSouthern California Man Convicted in Self-Storage Murder Case
Feb 6, 2012
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Centreforce Releases Apple-Compatible Mobile App for Self-Storage Access Control logo in a gray background |
Mobile Technology
Centreforce Releases Apple-Compatible Mobile App for Self-Storage Access ControlCentreforce Releases Apple-Compatible Mobile App for Self-Storage Access Control
Jan 31, 2012
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Christmas Gifts Stolen From NV Self-Storage Unit logo in a gray background | Christmas Gifts Stolen From NV Self-Storage Unit
Industry News
Christmas Gifts Stolen From NV Self-Storage Unit
Christmas Gifts Stolen From NV Self-Storage Unit
Dec 23, 2011
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1 Min Read
Boomerang Systems Closes $11.6M Financing logo in a gray background | Boomerang Systems Closes $11.6M Financing
Security
Boomerang Systems Closes $11.6M Financing
Boomerang Systems Closes $11.6M Financing
Dec 19, 2011
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Talking With Lance Comstock: Self-Storage Security Pioneer Returns to Create PTI Security Systems logo in a gray background | Talking With Lance Comstock: Self-Storage Security Pioneer Returns to Create PTI Security Systems
Security
Talking With Lance Comstock: Self-Storage Security Pioneer Returns to Create PTI Security Systems
Talking With Lance Comstock: Self-Storage Security Pioneer Returns to Create PTI Security Systems
Nov 10, 2011
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1 Min Read
Seattle Self-Storage Manager Dies After Being Stabbed During Robbery, Police Shoot One Suspect logo in a gray background | Seattle Self-Storage Manager Dies After Being Stabbed During Robbery, Police Shoot One Suspect
Management and Operation
Seattle Self-Storage Manager Dies After Being Stabbed During Robbery, Police Shoot One Suspect
Seattle Self-Storage Manager Dies After Being Stabbed During Robbery, Police Shoot One Suspect
Oct 24, 2011
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1 Min Read
Couple Living in Nebraska Self-Storage Unit Fight With Another Tenant logo in a gray background | Couple Living in Nebraska Self-Storage Unit Fight With Another Tenant
Tenant Insurance/Protection
Couple Living in Nebraska Self-Storage Unit Fight With Another Tenant
Couple Living in Nebraska Self-Storage Unit Fight With Another Tenant
Oct 21, 2011
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Comstock Buys PTI and Digitech Security Brands From Chamberlain Access Solutions logo in a gray background | Comstock Buys PTI and Digitech Security Brands From Chamberlain Access Solutions
Security
Comstock Buys PTI and Digitech Security Brands From Chamberlain Access Solutions
Comstock Buys PTI and Digitech Security Brands From Chamberlain Access Solutions
Oct 18, 2011
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Thefts at Self-Storage Facilities Turned Into Positive PR Opportunities logo in a gray background | Thefts at Self-Storage Facilities Turned Into Positive PR Opportunities
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Thefts at Self-Storage Facilities Turned Into Positive PR Opportunities
Thefts at Self-Storage Facilities Turned Into Positive PR Opportunities
Oct 18, 2011
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FBI Sting Nabs Alleged Terrorist Using Self-Storage Unit to Store Weapons, Explosives logo in a gray background | FBI Sting Nabs Alleged Terrorist Using Self-Storage Unit to Store Weapons, Explosives
Industry News
FBI Sting Nabs Alleged Terrorist Using Self-Storage Unit to Store Weapons, Explosives
FBI Sting Nabs Alleged Terrorist Using Self-Storage Unit to Store Weapons, Explosives
Sep 30, 2011
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Vans Stolen From Self-Storage Facilities, Police Investigate Possible 9/11 Anniversary Threat logo in a gray background | Vans Stolen From Self-Storage Facilities, Police Investigate Possible 9/11 Anniversary Threat
Industry News
Vans Stolen From Self-Storage Facilities, Police Investigate Possible 9/11 Anniversary Threat
Vans Stolen From Self-Storage Facilities, Police Investigate Possible 9/11 Anniversary Threat
Sep 12, 2011
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9/11 and Self-Storage Security: Whats Changed?
Security
9/11 and Self-Storage Security: Whats Changed?
9/11 and Self-Storage Security: Whats Changed?
Sep 9, 2011
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byAmy Campbell, Senior Editor
Third Man Arrested in 60-Unit Self-Storage Break-In in Michigan logo in a gray background | Third Man Arrested in 60-Unit Self-Storage Break-In in Michigan
Industry News
Third Man Arrested in 60-Unit Self-Storage Break-In in Michigan
Third Man Arrested in 60-Unit Self-Storage Break-In in Michigan
Aug 30, 2011
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1 Min Read
Man Charged With Self-Storage Break-Ins in Arkansas logo in a gray background | Man Charged With Self-Storage Break-Ins in Arkansas
Vehicle/Boat/RV Storage
Man Charged With Self-Storage Break-Ins in Arkansas
Man Charged With Self-Storage Break-Ins in Arkansas
Aug 26, 2011
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Tips for Broadening Your Profit Horizon: Self-Storage Talk Members Share Secrets of Add-On Sales
ISS Brand
Tips for Broadening Your Profit Horizon: Self-Storage Talk Members Share Secrets of Add-On Sales
Tips for Broadening Your Profit Horizon: Self-Storage Talk Members Share Secrets of Add-On Sales
Aug 26, 2011
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1 Min Read
Security System at N.H. Self-Storage Facility Damaged in Hit and Run logo in a gray background | Security System at N.H. Self-Storage Facility Damaged in Hit and Run
Security
Security System at N.H. Self-Storage Facility Damaged in Hit and Run
Security System at N.H. Self-Storage Facility Damaged in Hit and Run
Aug 23, 2011
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1 Min Read
Michigan Men Arrested for Breaking Into 60 Self-Storage Units logo in a gray background | Michigan Men Arrested for Breaking Into 60 Self-Storage Units
Industry News
Michigan Men Arrested for Breaking Into 60 Self-Storage Units
Michigan Men Arrested for Breaking Into 60 Self-Storage Units
Aug 18, 2011
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1 Min Read
Designing a Successful Wine-Storage Area in Self-Storage Facilities
Wine Storage
Designing a Successful Wine-Storage Area in Self-Storage Facilities
Designing a Successful Wine-Storage Area in Self-Storage Facilities
Aug 16, 2011
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1 Min Read
No Charges Filed for Stabbing at All-American Self Storage in CA logo in a gray background | No Charges Filed for Stabbing at All-American Self Storage in CA
Industry News
No Charges Filed for Stabbing at All-American Self Storage in CA
No Charges Filed for Stabbing at All-American Self Storage in CA
Aug 11, 2011
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1 Min Read
Ohio Self-Storage Facility Hit Twice in June By Thieves logo in a gray background | Ohio Self-Storage Facility Hit Twice in June By Thieves
Vehicle/Boat/RV Storage
Ohio Self-Storage Facility Hit Twice in June By Thieves
Ohio Self-Storage Facility Hit Twice in June By Thieves
Aug 1, 2011
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23 Units Burglarized at Lake Julian Storage in Cary, Ill. logo in a gray background | 23 Units Burglarized at Lake Julian Storage in Cary, Ill.
Suppliers and Products
23 Units Burglarized at Lake Julian Storage in Cary, Ill.
23 Units Burglarized at Lake Julian Storage in Cary, Ill.
Jul 27, 2011
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Locks Hold Their Own in the World of Self-Storage Security: Crime-Stopping and Marketing Power logo in a gray background | Locks Hold Their Own in the World of Self-Storage Security: Crime-Stopping and Marketing Power
Security
Locks Hold Their Own in the World of Self-Storage Security: Crime-Stopping and Marketing Power
Locks Hold Their Own in the World of Self-Storage Security: Crime-Stopping and Marketing Power
Jul 19, 2011
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Bolt Cutters Help Suspects Break Into Pennsylvania Self-Storage Facility logo in a gray background | Bolt Cutters Help Suspects Break Into Pennsylvania Self-Storage Facility
Industry News
Bolt Cutters Help Suspects Break Into Pennsylvania Self-Storage Facility
Bolt Cutters Help Suspects Break Into Pennsylvania Self-Storage Facility
Jul 15, 2011
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Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyers Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers logo in a gray background | Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyers Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers
Suppliers and Products
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyers Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyers Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers
Jul 15, 2011
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Federal Investigators to Search for Drugs in Benicia Mini Storage Unit logo in a gray background | Federal Investigators to Search for Drugs in Benicia Mini Storage Unit
Suppliers and Products
Federal Investigators to Search for Drugs in Benicia Mini Storage Unit
Federal Investigators to Search for Drugs in Benicia Mini Storage Unit
Jul 7, 2011
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Self-Storage Operator in MA Robbed logo in a gray background | Self-Storage Operator in MA Robbed
Facility Operators
Self-Storage Operator in MA Robbed
Self-Storage Operator in MA Robbed
Jun 23, 2011
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Video Leads to Arrest in Quincy, Ill., Self-Storage Burglary logo in a gray background | Video Leads to Arrest in Quincy, Ill., Self-Storage Burglary
Suppliers and Products
Video Leads to Arrest in Quincy, Ill., Self-Storage Burglary
Video Leads to Arrest in Quincy, Ill., Self-Storage Burglary
Jun 17, 2011
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Security Self Storage Acquires Facility in West Fargo, N.D. logo in a gray background | Security Self Storage Acquires Facility in West Fargo, N.D.
Security
Security Self Storage Acquires Facility in West Fargo, N.D.
Security Self Storage Acquires Facility in West Fargo, N.D.
Jun 7, 2011
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Storm Destroys Building at Grand Island Mini Storage in Nebraska logo in a gray background | Storm Destroys Building at Grand Island Mini Storage in Nebraska
Suppliers and Products
Storm Destroys Building at Grand Island Mini Storage in Nebraska
Storm Destroys Building at Grand Island Mini Storage in Nebraska
Jun 2, 2011
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Feds Uncover Synthetic Drug Bath Salts at MD Self-Storage Facility logo in a gray background | Feds Uncover Synthetic Drug Bath Salts at MD Self-Storage Facility
Industry News
Feds Uncover Synthetic Drug Bath Salts at MD Self-Storage Facility
Feds Uncover Synthetic Drug Bath Salts at MD Self-Storage Facility
May 31, 2011
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$1,000 Reward Offered in Relation to Texas Self-Storage Arson logo in a gray background | $1,000 Reward Offered in Relation to Texas Self-Storage Arson
Management and Operation
$1,000 Reward Offered in Relation to Texas Self-Storage Arson
$1,000 Reward Offered in Relation to Texas Self-Storage Arson
May 19, 2011
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