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License Plate Monitoring Technology: A Smart Solution for Parking Enforcement in the GTA

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge security solutions, Wincon Security is proud to introduce a new license plate monitoring system that will revolutionize parking enforcement across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This advanced system, developed by SenSen Networks and integrated into our mobile patrol units, enhances the effectiveness of parking lot monitoring, offering property managers and parking lot owners an efficient way to manage compliance and security.

The Future of Parking Enforcement

Parking violations can create chaos in lots, reduce the availability of spots for legitimate users, and contribute to general disorder. By incorporating SenSen Networks’ advanced technology into our patrols, Wincon Security can now automate the detection of illegally parked vehicles and streamline enforcement actions. With this system, our team can more effectively monitor parking lots across the GTA, ensuring compliance with parking regulations and providing property owners with comprehensive enforcement capabilities.

This system comes at a time when many parking lots are increasingly becoming crowded, and manual enforcement alone is no longer sufficient. Wincon’s mobile units, equipped with SenSen’s license plate recognition (LPR) technology, provide a scalable and precise solution, allowing property owners to maintain the integrity of their lots while offering parkers peace of mind in a well-managed environment.

A Wincon Security vehicle equipped with the SenFORCE four-camera LPR system.

How Does the License Plate Recognition System Work?

The LPR system utilizes high-definition cameras capable of scanning license plates in real time. These cameras capture detailed images of every vehicle’s plate as they enter, exit, or are parked in the lot, regardless of the vehicle’s angle.

Our vehicles are equipped with four specialized cameras, including two P1468-LE cameras optimized for angled or street views, and two P3935-LR infrared (IR) cameras designed for capturing plates in direct views. This comprehensive camera setup ensures that all license plates are accurately scanned and recorded.

Once scanned, the system analyzes the plates to verify whether the vehicle is in compliance with parking rules. If a violation is detected, such as non-payment, overtime parking, or unauthorized use of restricted areas, the software immediately flags the vehicle. These violations are recorded in the system along with a timestamp, the location of the infraction, and an image of the license plate.

Key Features of the System

  • Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts: The LPR system allows our security officers to monitor parking lots in real time. As soon as a violation occurs, an alert is generated, and officers are notified via an in-vehicle dashboard system. This dashboard displays detailed information, including the location, time, and nature of the violation, allowing officers to take immediate action.
  • Comprehensive Enforcement Options: Once a violation is flagged, officers have the option to serve tickets directly on-site or log the infraction for further action, such as towing or issuing a warning. The system is fully integrated with third-party enforcement apps, allowing for seamless processing of fines and penalties.
  • Increased Accuracy with OCR Technology: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology ensures that every license plate is captured accurately, reducing the chance of human error. The system also allows for manual review and editing of plate details before violations are finalized, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in enforcement.
  • Cloud Connectivity for Data Storage: The system can be configured to upload all data to a cloud-based storage platform, providing property managers with a complete log of all enforcement activities. This feature is particularly useful for auditing and reviewing historical data, and can be tailored to meet the needs of each client.

Enhancing Security and Efficiency

The implementation of SenSen Networks’ LPR system is a major step forward in enhancing the efficiency of parking lot management. By automating many processes traditionally handled by human patrols, the system reduces the risk of missed violations, ensures timely enforcement, and minimizes disputes between parkers and property managers.

For property owners, this means a reduction in operational costs as fewer manual interventions are required. At the same time, drivers benefit from clear and consistent enforcement, leading to better parking availability and an overall improved experience.

Why Choose Wincon’s License Plate Monitoring System?

With over 25 years of experience providing security solutions across the GTA, Wincon Security is trusted by property managers and business owners alike. Our integration of SenSen Networks’ innovative license plate recognition technology demonstrates our commitment to delivering top-tier service to our clients.

Incorporating this system into our mobile guard patrols ensures your parking lot will benefit from the latest in security technology, reducing the burden on property management staff while ensuring smooth operations. Our mobile patrols, now enhanced with this state-of-the-art LPR system, provide unparalleled protection, safeguarding your property, enforcing parking regulations, and ensuring a hassle-free parking environment for everyone involved.

At Wincon Security, we understand that parking enforcement is about more than just issuing tickets — it’s about maintaining order and safety in your space. By integrating the LPR technology, we offer a reliable, efficient, and scalable solution for parking lot management.

September 16, 2024/by Winston Stewart
Mobile Security

Enhancing Security: Best Practices for Mobile Patrol Security Guards

In the changing landscape of security, the importance of mobile patrol security guards has grown significantly. Serving as the first line of defense, these professionals are tasked with safeguarding properties, assets, and people. To ensure the effectiveness of mobile patrol security, it is imperative to adopt and adhere to best practices that not only enhance safety but also contribute to the overall success of security operations.

Continuous training and skill development

The foundation of any successful security program lies in continuous training. Mobile patrol security guards must stay updated with the latest knowledge and skills to address emerging threats effectively. Regular training sessions covering topics such as crisis management and conflict resolution empower guards to make informed decisions in dynamic situations.

Investing in the professional development of mobile patrol security guards improves their competency and adaptability, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle various scenarios.

Effective communication

Communication is a critical aspect of security operations, and mobile patrol security guards must prioritize clear and concise communication. Utilizing two-way radios, mobile devices, or other communication tools can significantly enhance the effectiveness of mobile patrols.

Establishing communication protocols and conducting regular drills ensures that mobile patrol security guards are well-prepared to handle diverse scenarios and work seamlessly with team members, clients, and law enforcement.

Utilize technology wisely

In today’s digital age, incorporating technology is essential for optimizing mobile patrol security operations. GPS tracking, surveillance cameras, and mobile applications can enhance the efficiency and accountability of security teams.

By embracing technology, mobile patrol security guards can better navigate their patrol routes, respond promptly to incidents, and provide clients with detailed and accurate reports.

Implement proactive patrol strategies

Mobile patrol security guards should adopt proactive strategies to deter potential threats. Implementing random patrol routes, varying patrol times, and utilizing covert surveillance tactics can disrupt patterns and make it more challenging for criminals to predict security movements.

Proactive patrol strategies create a strong deterrent effect, discouraging criminal activities and enhancing the overall security posture of the premises.

Regularly evaluate and update security plans

Security is a dynamic field, and regularly evaluating and updating security plans is crucial for staying ahead of evolving threats. Conducting risk assessments, reviewing incident reports, and seeking feedback from security personnel can help identify areas that require improvement.

Mobile patrol security guards, along with their supervisors, should actively participate in this process to provide valuable insights based on their on-the-ground experiences.

Mobile patrol security guards play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and security of properties and individuals. By adhering to best practices such as continuous training, effective communication, technological integration, proactive patrol strategies, and ongoing evaluation of security plans, these professionals can elevate the effectiveness of their services. Embracing these practices not only enhances the capabilities of security teams but also contributes to the creation of a safer environment for everyone involved. As the security landscape continues to evolve, the commitment to best practices will undoubtedly remain a cornerstone of successful mobile patrol security operations.

January 30, 2024/by Winston Stewart
Security, Mobile Security

Parking enforcement services by security guards – What you should know

Table Of Contents

  • The benefits of parking enforcement services
  • Parking enforcement tactics
  • Parking enforcement best practices

Parking enforcement is a challenge across condo communities and commercial properties. The good news is that Wincon Security delivers a turnkey parking enforcement service. We start by asking questions about the stakeholders that live in, or use, your property.  Property managers and their security teams are responsible for ensuring that unauthorized parking doesn’t occur on a property, they often run up against a raft of obstacles to enforcement. This creates a spiral effect where it becomes difficult for residents, tenants (think office complexes) or customers (in retail settings) to find parking, impacting their experience and/or ability to shop or work.

In condo communities, for example, visitor parking spaces can easily become overrun by vehicles that don’t belong on the property—namely areas frequented by tourists, or where people may look for inexpensive or free parking (residential properties near shopping malls or main-street retail districts, for example). This becomes an immediate (and obvious) issue because most properties lack enough space to accommodate residents, guests, as well as unauthorized visitors. In condo complexes, the number of parking spaces is controlled, with each suite entitled to a set number of visitor permits per month. In the absence of adequate parking enforcement services, individuals may take advantage of the opportunity to fill limited parking spaces with unauthorized visitors, with the potential for lots to quickly become filled.

The same is true with overnight parking, which is usually also tightly controlled. While some buildings will set different limits for day and night visitor or resident parking, overnight parking is almost always strictly managed with permits.

The benefits of parking enforcement services

Sustained and effective parking enforcement services are about more than convenience. It’s a way to ensure that business can be properly conducted or that residents can access their property as needed. In that sense, it becomes a bottom-line issue.

If parking is a nightmare at a shopping mall, customers will seek out other retail options. If residents don’t have access to parking in their own building—in particular seniors, who may have mobility issues and are unable to walk long distances—a lack of parking can make a residential property less desirable. If clients can’t park when they visit your office for a meeting and are faced with delays or parking-related inconveniences, it can have an immediate negative impact on your brand.

In that sense, the benefits of parking enforcement services are numerous, including:

  • Preventing transient parking
  • Ensuring that parking is available for all residents, by having a limited number of registrations per month
  • Ensuring full compliance and satisfaction among residents, tenants or customers
  • Keeping fire routes clear for emergency services</span
  • Ensuring ample access to disabled parking spaces, as needed

 

Parking enforcement tactics

So, what are your rights as a property owner or manager when it comes to parking enforcement?  As the property owner, you can control who parks on your property. Consent is provided when someone pays or is given a permit—and if they don’t receive consent, they can be ticketed for parking on private property without your permission.

Issuing and limiting parking permits in residential communities or introducing paid parking in commercial settings—potentially with validation options for customers—are some of the most efficient approaches to making parking enforcement services more effective.  While rules vary by municipality, for commercial and sometimes residential properties, it’s generally possible to enforce paid parking by checking for payment and issuing tickets to vehicles that have not paid.

Once the site is approved by the local municipality, security firms can issue tickets for infractions including:

  • Parking in a fire route
  • Parking in a designated handicap spot
  • Parking on private property without consent

The caveat is that as a property owner/manager, you must comply with local regulations before implementing a parking enforcement strategy. That typically includes the aforementioned site approval, and the posting of appropriate signage indicating parking restrictions.

Parking enforcement best practices

The process may seem overwhelming at first. The good news is that Wincon Security delivers a turnkey parking enforcement service. We start by asking questions about the stakeholders that live in, or use, your property. What are your strategic goals as a property owner? If it’s about creating a positive retail experience, for example, that starts the minute your customers drive into your parking lot. How can your parking enforcement strategy improve their shopping visit?

The best approach is to ensure that parking enforcement occurs without confrontation. Overly aggressive enforcement is a common problem among some security providers. Typically, parking enforcement should occur when a site is experiencing the greatest challenges with parking control. It may not make sense to patrol a commercial lot for parking violations at midnight, for example, whereas a condo may experience greater parking violations overnight. 

Our focus on security guard training ensures that our team takes a fair, reasonable and consistent approach to parking enforcement services. We encourage strong communications with your stakeholders (e.g., residents, tenants, or customers), making them aware of new or existing parking regulations and clearly explaining the reasons for enforcement and the consequences of violation.

It’s our way of ensuring that your parking enforcement strategy delivers results without exacerbating existing challenges. It’s about going the extra step to be a true partner to your organization.

Is your business interested in parking enforcement services?

 

Fill out our quote form and enjoy a consultation with us to learn about your security options.

 

 

Winston Stewart, President and CEO
Wincon Security 

Learn More by Requesting a Custom Quote

 

May 30, 2022/by Winston Stewart

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