Enhancing Casino Security with LPR

Ensuring robust security and protecting business assets in casinos relies on a multi-layered physical security approach, which integrates various protective measures to deter, identify, and address potential threats.

This article explores key physical security layers and their advantages in both prevention and proactive threat management, with a particular focus on the vital role of license plate reader (LPR) technology within a comprehensive casino security and business protection strategy.

Enhancing Facility Security at Casinos: Implementing Preventative Measures

To keep dangerous individuals and weapons off the premises, consider the following preventative security measures:

• Protective bollards in the parking lot to safeguard patrons and entry points.
• Clear signage, audio notifications, and pre-arrival “what to expect” messaging at the entrance to reinforce that weapons are prohibited.
• Two-way radio communication for security teams to swiftly report and respond to suspicious activity.
• Automatic door lock mechanisms that staff can engage if a threat is identified before entry.
• AI-supported weapons detection systems for fast and accurate screening of individuals and their belongings.
• Entry control protocols to slow or redirect foot traffic, allowing security teams time to assess and react to potential threats.

Another critical preventative measure is strategic camera placement, including license plate recognition (LPR) cameras in parking lots, on poles, or around the building perimeter. Research indicates that installing cameras in parking areas has led to a 51% reduction in crime.

LPR Technology as Part of a Larger Casino Business Protection Strategy 

Casinos already understand the critical importance of investing in cameras, but regular cameras alone may not provide casino security staff with license plate tags. With LPR technology, casino security staff will have the ability to provide law enforcement with critical information needed to move an investigation forward.

That’s why, for casinos developing a comprehensive facility security strategy and business protection plan, AI-supported LPR technology like PlateRanger can greatly enhance investigative and operational efficiency.

Here’s a closer look at how PlateRanger’s key features contribute to this improvement: