Managed security cameras for San Francisco properties

Whether camera footage is usable in investigations depends on its placement, image quality, and network reliability, all determined during installation. Kastle technicians test every camera under real conditions, including day and night lighting, before commissioning. The SFPD has said that private security camera feeds help distribute identifying information quickly to officers in the field. Its Real-Time Investigation Center has assisted in more than 800 arrests since early 2024. The center uses more than 400 license plate reader cameras and several drones and can pull imagery from cameras operated by nonprofit community-benefit districts to locate suspects after a crime.

Larceny theft cases in San Francisco were cleared at just 8.7% in 2025, up slightly from 8.2% in 2024. Burglary clearance rates tripled to 17.2%. Camera systems that capture clear, timestamped footage and flag activity in real time give investigators something to work with. Kastle's managed monitoring includes 24/7 remote oversight by trained security personnel, AI-driven video analytics that detect activity in real time, and immediate alert delivery. Cloud-based video management allows authorized users to review and retrieve recorded footage at any time without depending on on-site servers or local storage infrastructure.

The SFPD reported in September 2026 that it made 844 retail theft arrests during the past six months, a 27% increase over the previous six-month period. Larceny cases declined nearly 20% in 2026 year-to-date. SFPD also made nearly 100 fencing arrests in July and August 2026 and seized $410,000 in stolen merchandise over the past year. With enforcement activity at that level, camera systems need to be recording and operational around the clock. Kastle handles firmware updates, hardware checks, and system repairs as part of the managed service.