Posts by Mariette Lowe

This Lifeline Hawaii clip isn’t as innocent as it seems.  On the surface, you might dismiss this clip as just some guy cruising around a car lot to check out cars. After all, it is in full view of the multitude of people passing along the highway. And, what can you take away on a…

Unfortunately, thieves and vandals highly target car dealerships. Most dealerships have been victims and faced losses at some point in their history, whether it is the theft of cars, catalytic converters, wheels, or other components. Some have faced losses so staggering that it makes the news! Today, truck, auto, and RV dealerships everywhere are struggling…

As lumber and other construction supply prices continue to soar, so does their value on the black market. This increase in materials theft forces contractors and producers to find ways to combat it.  The National Association of Homebuilders reports that it is difficult to curate material theft data accurately. Still, builders, construction companies, and all…

Loitering is when a person lingers around a commercial property or business, whether standing, sitting, or lying, without permission or intent to patronize the business. Loitering hurts every business, but it poses additional problems for financial institutions such as banks and credit unions.  Why is Loitering Such a Concern for Financial Institutions?  Financial institutions need…

  One of the paramount struggles of any commercial construction site is keeping it secure, especially after hours. Empty construction sites attract those wanting to take advantage of exposed materials or cause damage through malicious mischief. Even minor incidents of theft, loitering, and vandalism can all lead to costly damages and delays.   Learn More…

  Illegal dumping negatively affects properties, businesses, and communities. Having trash on-site can also create health and safety issues for your visitors. Should someone become injured from items dumped on your property, as the business owner you may become liable for that injury. So what should you do to stop illegal dumping? Here are our…

  Loitering, or the act of staying around a commercial property without the intent to utilize the business might seem like a small issue. But loitering can lead to big problems for a business and the entire community.   Learn More About PVM   Many Maui businesses, such as JN Cycle City Maui, use Lifeline…

  Catalytic converter thefts are a rising problem nationwide and a growing problem in Hawaii. Stealing the device from an SUV or other vehicle with high ground clearance can take under one minute. The devices are desirable because they contain platinum which currently trades for nearly $1,300 per ounce. Compare this to copper, another frequent…

  Auto dealerships always have a mix of staff and buyers on the lot which means those who have made entry to commit crimes such as loitering, vandalism, and theft can easily fly under the radar. Unless, of course, your lot is protected by Lifeline PVM. This money-saving and highly effective solution uses advanced analytic…

  Thieves and vandals are targeting construction projects all across Hawaii, and it’s having a serious impact on security. Criminals are taking advantage of construction sites and near-completed residential projects, and builders report there’s been a sharp increase in vandalism, dumping, thefts, and squatters on construction sites.  And the results are as complex as they…