Take Steps to Prevent Construction Crime Thieves often target small towables, like generators, compressors and message board signs, because they’re easily mobile. Plus, small construction equipment can also be resold or even used by the thief without anyone realizing that it’s been stolen. The more you know
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Take Steps to Prevent Construction Crime Value and mobility are two key factors in the type of tools commonly targeted for construction site theft. Smaller tools, like power tools, jackhammers, and handheld generators, fit both criteria and, all too often, end up being hot commodities for thieves.
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How Knowing What You Don’t Know Gets You Started No matter how many years you’ve been on the job, there are always new tricks that construction crews and law enforcement officers can learn to lower the risk of construction crime. Investing in training now could not only
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Get Engaged to Prevent Construction Crime There are many benefits to being a member of the Crime Prevention Program of Southern California (CPP of SoCal), but much like joining a weight loss program, you can’t expect results unless you’re an engaged and active member. Let’s break down
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CPP’s 10th annual OKTOBERFEST Fundraiser Thursday, October 21, 2021 @Malloy Racing, Corona
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Shedding Light on the Growing Issue of Catalytic Converter Theft By Melissa Somers, CPP SoCal Executive Director “Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them.” Albert Einstein Catalytic converter thefts are all over the news. Anyone that’s been a victim of a
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Construction Site Crime Updates 2020 had its fair share of issues but in spite of the numerous obstacles, CPP of SoCal, with the support of our partners, was able to have many heavy equipment recoveries worth a pause. While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of us with
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The Price is Painful Prevention and security solutions are not one size fits all. Every company has a different idea about which security and prevention tools will work for them. It might be a combination of security cameras, GPS equipment, signage, remote and in-person guards, whatever suits
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Taking Productive Steps for Best Outcomes Construction crime, especially crimes involving heavy equipment, can present countless challenges that plague many people in the construction industry and law enforcement. In last month’s blog post, we discussed the importance of knowing that we can lessen the potential damage that
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