Cameras Don’t Stop Crime, Apprehensions Do

Security cameras are everywhere. But are they truly keeping your business safe, or just checking a box?

At Radius Security, we’ve learned that cameras alone don’t stop crime. Apprehensions do. After 15 years and over 10,000 police-assisted arrests, we’ve seen firsthand that proactive intervention is the only way to make a lasting impact.

In this blog, we’ll explore how our Redhanded™ solution transforms traditional security into a crime-stopping force, protecting not just your site, but your community.

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Why Cameras Alone Are a False Sense of Security

Many businesses invest in surveillance systems assuming it’s enough. But when an incident happens, these systems often fall short. Here’s why:

• Cameras only record, they don’t respond.
• Most competitors rely on guards or automated alerts, which rarely result in action.
• False alarms flood police with low-priority calls, leading to slow - or no - response.

Sam, one of Radius Security’s founding team members, explains it best:

“Our customers don’t pay us to install cameras. They pay us to stop crime.”

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The Redhanded™ Difference: Real-Time Apprehensions

What makes Radius Security different? It’s not the cameras - it’s what happens behind the scenes.

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A Command Center That Commands Results

Our 24/7 Command Center empowers operators to make immediate decisions. Within 30 seconds of detecting suspicious activity, we assess and act fast.

• Less than 0.05% false dispatch rate (compared to the industry’s 98%)
• Direct collaboration with police departments across North America
• Operators guide officers live during incidents - providing eyes and ears on the ground

“Police officers tell us: ‘You’re the best command center in the industry.’”

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A Proven Track Record

Radius has achieved over 10,000 police apprehensions in the past 15 years. No competitor in North America comes close to this level of proven success.

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Why Apprehensions Matter: The Ripple Effect

Stopping one criminal doesn’t just protect a single site, it safeguards an entire community.

• Crime displacement: One apprehension can reduce crime in a 4-block radius
• Repeat offenders are removed from circulation
• Insurance benefits: Some clients receive discounts for using Radius services

As Fred Lohmann of the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts it:

“One police apprehension can stop or solve up to 30 crimes.”

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Real Story, Real Impact: From $400K in Damage to Zero Incidents

One auto dealership came to us after suffering $400,000 in damages, despite having a guard on site. Thieves had drilled through dozens of vehicles with a wireless drill.

We installed Redhanded™ technology, cut their security costs in half, and - six years later - they haven’t had a single incident.

That’s the Radius difference.

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Who Benefits Most from Redhanded™?

Our solution is ideal for any business storing materials outdoors or vulnerable to after-hours activity, including:

• Construction sites
• Car dealerships
• Ready-mix and concrete facilities
• Electrical or logistics yards
• Warehouses and fenced perimeters

Whether you’ve already experienced crime or want to prevent it, now’s the time to act.

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Invest in Prevention, Not Just Surveillance

Cameras don’t stop crime, but apprehensions do.

Radius Security isn’t just a security provider, we’re a problem solver. With real-time detection, expert operators, and trusted police collaboration, we turn passive surveillance into active protection.

Ready to protect your site and your peace of mind?

Get a free quote with our team and discover how Redhanded™ can work for your business.