Construction crime is estimated to cost between $300 million and $1 billion annually, while equipment theft can cause up to 800 hours of lost production time. Prevention is key. That's why TrueLook teamed up with Noonlight to provide 24/7 jobsite video monitoring and emergency response.
Construction site theft and vandalism remain serious concerns, often leading managers to hire on-site security guards at $30–$65 per hour. But guards offer limited coverage and still rely on police to respond, making them an expensive yet imperfect solution. As an alternative, many turn to traditional security systems with—but those come with their own problems. Over 95% of alerts are false alarms, resulting in costly fines and slower police response. Faced with these limitations, site managers often disable the systems or cancel their services altogether.
TrueLook’s Jobsite Surveillance, powered by Noonlight professional monitoring, helps protect sites with fewer false alarms and faster response times from authorities. When a TrueLook camera detects motion in selected zones after working hours, it is passed through Noonlight’s Verify API. Within seconds, a trained Noonlight agent reviews the detected event. False alarms are dismissed, preventing false alarm fines, as well as alarming notifications to site managers. Verified threats are immediately called in to law enforcement by a Noonlight agent, via Noonlight's Dispatch API, and live video footage, as well as other relevant site information, is shared with authorities so they know exactly what is happening. This often leads to a better, faster response.
It’s important to emphasize that video verification isn’t just about confirming whether or not there is a person on the premises. That’s because many false alarms are caused by humans who are not there to cause trouble.
For example, workers clocking in or out before or after scheduled work hours, suppliers delivering equipment or machinery, or even non-threatening loitering. These non-emergency events are dismissed by a Noonlight agent before a site manager is bothered.
TrueLook customer, Kirlin Way, faced a critical challenge on their construction project: securing valuable equipment left overnight. With expensive machinery like excavators at risk, theft was a constant concern. The project team knew without effective jobsite security, they could face significant financial loss, not to mention the disruptions caused by replacing stolen equipment and managing insurance claims. To address both their security and visibility needs, Kirlin Way purchased a 2K IR PTZ camera from TrueLook, along with Jobsite Monitoring services.
With their new system, a major theft was stopped in its tracks in record time. At 1:30 a.m., someone entered the jobsite and attempted to drive an excavator off the property. The TrueLook Camera detected the unauthorized motion. Within just 33 seconds a Noonlight agent verified the threat. Only 1 minute and 13 seconds after the initial detection, police were notified. The customer was alerted immediately, and law enforcement arrived on-site approximately 9 minutes after the initial motion. The police were able to chase down the excavator and make the arrest. The incident was captured on camera, supporting both recovery and insurance follow-up.
This level of speed was possible thanks to real-time video access provided to first responders through Noonlight’s SendPolice dashboard. By confirming the threat with video evidence, they were able to act quickly and decisively—turning potential loss into a secure recovery. The Kirlin Way team appreciated the fast response, decrease in unwanted disruptions and alarm notification, and control built into the platform:
With TrueLook Jobsite Monitoring, powered by Noonlight, Kirlin Way not only avoided the costly fallout of a major theft but also prevented expensive false alarm fines and unnecessary disruptions after-hours. This partnership delivers a powerful blend of intelligent camera technology and real-time professional monitoring—ensuring fast, accurate responses when it matters most. The result is a smarter, more dependable jobsite security solution that empowers the team to focus on the work at hand, confident that their assets are protected around the clock.
