Mobile CCTV security
Eyes on Your Site. Even When You're Not There.
Mobile CCTV towers provide a flexible way to monitor vulnerable areas of construction sites, commercial premises and other locations where permanent CCTV infrastructure may not be practical.
Temporary CCTV
Security Where Fixed CCTV Isn't Practical
Installing a permanent CCTV system isn't always the right answer — particularly where a site is temporary, changing, or has no suitable infrastructure in place.
Mobile CCTV towers can provide surveillance coverage of agreed areas in these locations, as a standalone measure or as part of a wider security plan.
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Construction Sites
Coverage of compounds, plant areas and perimeters while the build progresses.
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Vacant Premises
Surveillance of empty buildings where a permanent system isn't in place.
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Industrial Sites
Yards, entrances and outdoor areas across industrial premises.
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Temporary Compounds
Short-term storage and welfare compounds that come and go.
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Storage Areas
Open storage, containers and materials held outdoors.
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Commercial Premises
Car parks, service yards and external areas of business premises.
How it works
From Detection to Action
The exact arrangement is agreed for each site. At a high level, a mobile CCTV deployment follows this sequence:
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Monitor
Cameras provide coverage of agreed areas of the site.
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Detect
Relevant activity can be identified according to the monitoring arrangements in place.
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Assess
Activity can be reviewed to determine whether further action is required.
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Respond
Where included in the agreed service, appropriate escalation procedures can be followed.
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Record
Relevant events can be documented according to the agreed security arrangement.
Monitoring, escalation and recording arrangements vary by site and are confirmed as part of the agreed service.
CCTV + physical security
Technology When It Works. People When You Need Them.
CCTV and physical security can complement each other. Depending on the site requirement, mobile CCTV towers may form part of a wider security plan alongside:
Flexible site security
Surveillance That Moves With the Site
Sites rarely stay the same. On construction projects the compound moves, new areas open up and materials are stored in different places as work progresses. Temporary compounds appear for a phase of work and then close.
Because mobile CCTV towers are relocatable, their position can be reviewed as the site changes — keeping surveillance focused on the areas that matter at each stage, rather than being fixed to a layout that no longer applies.
Real-world security
Mobile CCTV for Ed Sheeran Live in Coventry
Guards 247 mobile CCTV towers were deployed as part of the security arrangements for an Ed Sheeran live performance during Coventry's year as UK City of Culture.
The requirement
The temporary live-event environment brought together a large audience, event infrastructure and public areas, creating a requirement for additional CCTV coverage across agreed parts of the site.
The Guards 247 approach
Mobile CCTV towers were positioned around the event environment to provide additional surveillance coverage as part of the wider security operation.
Their mobile design allowed CCTV coverage to be positioned where it was required without relying solely on permanent CCTV infrastructure.
The outcome
The deployment demonstrated the flexibility of mobile CCTV for major temporary events as well as construction, industrial and commercial sites.
Live event•Mobile CCTV•Temporary deployment•Site coverage•Coventry
Discuss mobile CCTVChoosing the right approach
Mobile CCTV or Security Guards?
The right solution depends on the site. No single option is best everywhere — and these approaches can be combined where appropriate.
Surveillance
Mobile CCTV
Can provide surveillance of agreed areas of a site.
Periodic attendance
Mobile Patrols
Provide periodic physical attendance and checks at the premises.
Mobile Security PatrolsContinuous presence
Static Guarding
Provides a continuous physical security presence and can carry out operational duties.
Static Security GuardingMany sites use a combination — for example CCTV towers covering a compound alongside periodic patrols or an on-site officer.
Common questions
Mobile CCTV FAQs
What is a mobile CCTV tower?
A mobile CCTV tower is a self-contained, relocatable unit with cameras mounted on a mast. It can be positioned to provide surveillance of agreed areas of a site where a permanent CCTV system may not be practical.
Where can mobile CCTV towers be used?
Mobile CCTV towers can be used at construction sites, vacant premises, industrial sites, temporary compounds, storage areas and commercial premises, depending on the site and the areas that need coverage.
Can mobile CCTV be used on construction sites?
Yes. Construction sites are one of the most common uses, as the site layout and vulnerable areas often change as a project develops and permanent CCTV may not be appropriate.
Can CCTV towers be moved as a site changes?
Mobile CCTV towers are designed to be relocatable, so their position can be reviewed and changed as work areas, compounds or site requirements change.
Can mobile CCTV work alongside security guards?
Yes. Depending on the requirement, mobile CCTV can form part of a wider security plan alongside static guarding, mobile security patrols and access control.
Is mobile CCTV suitable for temporary sites?
Mobile CCTV can suit temporary sites and compounds where installing permanent CCTV infrastructure would not be appropriate.
How much does mobile CCTV security cost?
Cost depends on the site, the areas you need covered, how long the solution is required and the wider security arrangements. Tell us about your premises and we'll discuss the options and provide a quote.
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Let's Look at Your Site
Tell us about the premises, the areas you need to protect and your existing security arrangements. We'll discuss the options available for your site.
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