Like a construction site or a fenced compound, farms have thousands upon thousands of dollars invested in equipment and facilities, not to mention crop and product.

Agricultural facilities are incredibly vulnerable for break-ins, vandalism, fire and theft.

It was just this year that a police chase resulted in thousands of dollars’ worth of damage for an Albertan farmer. Around the same time that this happened, thieves stole $20,000 worth of canola from a farm in Manitoba.

Farmers have a right to be concerned. They have vast property boundaries to secure and may be located a considerable distance from towns and police protection.

According to Statistics Canada (2015), the crime rate in rural areas are climbing, with Alberta increasing 10%, followed by Saskatoon at 4.83% and Manitoba at 4.55%.

But what are farmer’s supposed to do to protect their investment, property, assets, and families against a rising crime rate?

Invest in security.

Monitored surveillance CCTV video is an excellent deterrent for criminal activity such as stolen equipment & tools, crops, office equipment, etc. and, if a break-in and/or theft does occur, it can help the authorities apprehend those involved so that they are appropriately charged.

Even insurance companies are pushing for the use of surveillance systems on farm property because they understand the importance of a proper security system and its effectiveness as a theft deterrent.

Barry Andrew of Kindersley Insurance stated, “I understand how frustrated the farmers are because this is probably the worst year that we’ve ever seen, quite literally, in terms of farm theft.” He continues, adding, “I understand what they’re going through because we deal with it on an insurance side — a P&C side (property and casualty).”

He adds that rural homeowners should educate themselves on the effectiveness and functionality of different security systems.

Why Choose Sonitrol Security for Your Farm?

Sonitrol Security Solutions are known for their effectiveness and we’re the market leader in monitored integrated security technology.

Our unique SonaVision verified video, monitors the perimeter and interior of your property and is activated by highly sensitive motion and heat controls to detect thieves and vandals. Our video systems can be hard wired or wireless using Internet and Cellular to communicate.

But we don’t just record break-ins and theft like CCTV cameras do, we also immediately alert the police (and the farm owner), who respond quickly to catch the intruders!

Vastly superior to the average CCTV solutions, our technology also allows us to maintain visual and/or audio of the thief so that we can relay real-time information to the responding officers.

Combine this with our average response time of 3.5 minutes across North America and you can feel confident that the police will catch the criminal quickly, minimizing or eliminating damages and losses to your farm operation.

We can even give video access for your own supervision (WCB compliant), so you can see what is happening at your farm in real-time.

If you’re a farmer you are used to wearing different hats. After all, you’re an entrepreneur, independent and self-reliant. But, don’t assume that you can take care of security by buying a CCTV camera. That’s not going to be an adequate security solution.

If you are concerned about the security of your commercial agricultural facility and property, I highly recommend you speak with a security professional. Our experienced security specialists will go over your property, access locations, roads, buildings, storage facilities, offices, and create a security plan that will best protect your farm property. An integrated security system will include surveillance equipment but also signage, lighting, access controls and more.

For more information about implementing a Sonitrol Security System for your farm or rural business, please contact a Sonitrol representative and let us show you how our technology can work for you.

About Sonitrol Western Canada

We're so confident in our technology and responsive service, that no one else in the industry can match our guarantee.  Our unique verified audio and CCTV video business security solutions enable our operators to hear and see what is happening in your business before the criminals gain entry!!  We verify the actual source of the alarm, and we get the police to attend the scene immediately. We are a security company with over 150 offices across North America serving clients across Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon.  

Sonitrol Western Canada, with its Verified Electronic Security Systems, is committed to providing customers with the most comprehensive security protection.  Cooperation in the elimination of false alarms is not only beneficial to the system’s user but results in better protection of the entire community by allowing law enforcement to use their resources as efficiently as possible.