Common Questions About
AI Remote Guarding

AI remote guarding typically costs up to 50% less than hiring full-time on-site security guards while providing superior 24/7 coverage. Traditional on-site guards require salaries, benefits, management, and backup staffing. Remote guarding eliminates those overhead costs while delivering faster response times and more consistent coverage. The exact cost depends on your property size and number of cameras needed — contact NCS Systems for a free, customized quote.

NCS Systems protects commercial properties of all types including apartment complexes, retail centers, office buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, construction sites, and mixed-use developments. Our solutions are fully scalable and customized to each property's unique security challenges, whether you have a single location or a portfolio of properties across the country.

When Deep Sentinel's AI cameras detect a potential threat, live security guards are alerted within seconds. Guards can engage intruders through two-way audio and activate sirens immediately, and contact police within seconds — not the 15-45 minutes typical of traditional alarm monitoring. This rapid response time is what makes remote guarding far more effective than passive surveillance systems.

A custom site security survey is a comprehensive on-site assessment performed by NCS Systems experts. We evaluate your property's unique vulnerabilities, determine optimal camera angles and coverage areas, assess lighting conditions, identify blind spots, and design a complete installation plan tailored to your specific security needs and budget. This ensures every dollar you spend on security delivers maximum protection.

Deep Sentinel is an AI-powered security camera system that uses on-device artificial intelligence to detect and identify threats in real time. Unlike regular security cameras that passively record footage for later review, Deep Sentinel cameras actively analyze motion, distinguish between routine activity and genuine threats, and immediately alert live security guards who can intervene. This combination of AI and human response makes Deep Sentinel a proactive crime prevention system rather than just a recording device.

Yes. Many property owners find that AI remote guarding helps reduce insurance premiums by demonstrating proactive crime prevention measures. Property crimes lead to insurance claims that drive premiums higher over time. By preventing crimes before they occur, remote guarding can reduce claim frequency and help keep your insurance costs lower. Some insurance providers offer discounts for properties with monitored security systems — check with your provider about potential savings.

NCS Systems and Deep Sentinel take privacy seriously. Cameras are positioned to monitor your property's perimeter and common areas — not private living spaces. The AI processes video data locally on-device rather than in the cloud, which reduces data exposure. All monitoring is conducted by trained, professional security guards who follow strict privacy protocols. We work with property owners to ensure camera placement respects tenant privacy while maximizing security coverage.