Auto Dealerships
Overnight lot patrols, monitored cameras and on-site officers for dealerships and vehicle lots — stopping catalytic converter, wheel and vehicle theft before inventory walks away.
New, used and service vehicles.
Voice-down before the cut.
Units dispatched fast.
Documented coverage.
Quick answer
Dealerships face overnight catalytic converter, wheel and vehicle theft across large lots. California had the second-highest vehicle theft rate among states in 2024 (NICB), even as thefts fell. State law now restricts who can buy used catalytic converters (Vehicle Code §10852.5) and requires recyclers to record the source vehicle (B&P §21610). The most effective lot protection combines live-monitored cameras, patrol response and, for large lots, an on-site officer.
The challenge
Hundreds of vehicles sit unattended every night.
Stripped in minutes overnight.
Cameras alone don’t stop them.
After-hours protection documented.
Coverage options
Combine services into one program.
Our standards
The same standard on every shift.
Duties and escalation contacts approved by you.
Timestamped photos and notes.
Unannounced visits.
Guard Card and background check.
Before you hire
Here is how we answer.
| Ask the vendor | Safeguard On Demand |
|---|---|
| Can you watch our existing cameras? | Often yes, with live operators. |
| Do you dispatch on alerts? | Yes — patrol or police. |
| Can you provide an overnight officer? | Yes. |
| Do you cover service departments? | Yes. |
| Will we get reports for insurers? | Yes. |
| Is there a long-term contract? | No long-term contract. |
Who we protect
Statewide
Served from the office nearest your site, with officers across 13 California counties.
How it works
A short, documented process.
01
Property, hours and incident history reviewed.
02
Duties and contacts written and approved.
03
Officers learn the site before day one.
04
Shift reports and regular check-ins.
Choosing coverage
Most dealerships get the best value from remote video monitoring with patrol response. Large or high-theft lots add an overnight on-site officer.
California requirements
Vehicle Code §10852.5 limits who may purchase used catalytic converters, and Business & Professions Code §21610 requires core recyclers to record the source vehicle’s year, make, model and VIN, photograph the converter and delay payment. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, California had the second-highest vehicle theft rate among states in 2024, at 463 thefts per 100,000 residents, down from 534 in 2023.
Every officer must hold a BSIS Guard Card and work for a licensed private patrol operator — 8 hours of Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training before registration, 32 more hours within six months, and 8 hours of continuing training every year. Verify any company or officer on the state’s DCA License Search.
Budgeting
We do not publish one-size rates. These factors move the price.
24/7, nights only or business hours.
Armed posts cost more.
Patrols cost less than full-time posts.
Acreage, buildings and entrances.
Site history and neighborhood.
Short-term vs. ongoing.
Live-monitored cameras with voice-down and patrol response, plus lighting and patrols.
California had the second-highest state theft rate in 2024, per NICB.
Often, yes.
Across 13 California counties from offices in Santa Ana, Los Angeles (Northridge), San Diego, the Inland Empire, Sacramento and Silicon Valley.
