{"id":2035646,"date":"2023-09-18T03:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T07:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/retailers-turn-to-fog-machines-to-create-near-zero-visibility-to-stop-theft\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T03:23:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T07:23:33","slug":"retailers-turn-to-fog-machines-to-create-near-zero-visibility-to-stop-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/retailers-turn-to-fog-machines-to-create-near-zero-visibility-to-stop-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Retailers employ fog machines for enhanced theft prevention through &#8216;near-zero visibility&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fretailers-turn-to-fog-machines-to-create-near-zero-visibility-to-stop-theft%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035646&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>If they can&#8217;t see it, they can&#8217;t steal it.<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>That&#8217;s the philosophy behind a new \u200dsecurity system that pumps dense fog into the air,\u200d trapping criminals and \u2063preventing them from \u200bcarrying out after-hours smash-and-grab jobs that have\u200c put thousands of retailers across the country \u2064out of business.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 system, which ties into an existing alarm system or can \u2062be used as \u2063a\u2062 stand alone, pumps out a mixture of glycol and distilled water through a heating unit, creating a dry, dense white fog that\u2063 generates\u2064 a &#8220;near-zero visibility environment&#8221; that makes it impossible to see through\u200c in a matter\u200b of seconds, Mike Egel, president of \u200bDensityUSA, the master distributor for the fog\u200b generator in the \u2063United States, told\u2063 the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s so dry that there is no residue,&#8221; he said from a \u2064security summit in Dallas. &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing to clean up. It&#8217;s perfectly safe to breathe. It&#8217;s perfectly \u2064safe for\u200b the assets\u200b of \u200cthe business. \u2063It&#8217;s perfectly\u2062 safe for \u200dhumans and pets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If the fog generator is tied to an alarm,\u2062 as soon as the alarm or motion detector trips, the fog deploys, taking just a few \u2064seconds to\u200d fill a 1,000- to 1,500-square-foot space, Egel said.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d company, \u2062which is in talks with major cellphone providers, already operates in seven states and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/retailers-turn-to-fog-machines-to-create-near-zero-visibility-to-stop-theft\/\" title=\"Retailers employ fog machines for enhanced theft prevention through 'near-zero visibility'.\">counts large jewelry\u200d chains nationwide<\/a> as clients. It currently\u200d has 3,500 active installations in the United States and has inked a deal for 6,500 installations with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rumbles-antitrust-lawsuit-vs-google-to-proceed-to-discovery\/\" title=\"Rumble\u2019s Antitrust Lawsuit vs. Google to Proceed to Discovery\">mobile phone carrier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Its popularity is tied to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/small-businesses-helpless-over-spike-in-retail-thefts-say-they-feel-abandoned-by-lawmakers\/\" title=\"Small businesses feel abandoned by lawmakers amid surge in retail thefts.\">nationwide retail theft epidemic<\/a> that cost retailers in the U.S. close\u2063 to $100 billion in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Retailers, ranging\u200d from Nordstrom to \u2062local boutiques, have been forced to either\u200c raise their prices or shutter their \u200dshops altogether following a rash of crimes. Others have locked up their \u2062items in\u200d cases to curtail theft. But in\u2063 some states like\u2062 California, \u200bthieves have become so brazen that they have flipped off security cameras or made eye\u200c contact with shop owners as they strolled\u200c out of \u2064stores with stolen items. Larger\u200b retailers, fearing for the safety of their staff, have edicts in place \u2063that prevent them from going after lawbreakers, emboldening even more people from coming in and taking whatever they want.<\/p>\n<p>Those who\u2062 are caught and handed over \u2062to the police know \u2062they&#8217;ll receive a slap on the \u200cwrist at most because progressive prosecutors in some states have said they will not spend their time\u2063 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-dem-sentenced-to-house-arrest-for-sabotaging-ballot-box-in-2020-election\/\" title=\"Michigan Dem Sentenced To House Arrest For Sabotaging Ballot Box In 2020 Election\">limited jail space<\/a> on petty criminals.<\/p>\n<p>With prosecutors refusing to \u200dstep in, shop owners are \u2062largely left to their own devices\u2063 to prevent theft in their establishments.<\/p>\n<p>The density foggers have been used globally in places like France, \u2063Germany, Finland, \u2064Norway, Mexico,\u2064 and the\u200b United Kingdom\u2063 for years but are just now gaining traction in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062How\u2062 does\u2064 the fog-based security system act as a deterrent for potential \u200dcriminals and \u200breduce\u2064 the risk of burglary and theft<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rfect \u2063for protecting high-value merchandise and assets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064concept\u2063 of using \u200dfog as a security measure is not entirely new, but \u2063the latest advancements in technology have made it more effective and reliable than \u200bever before. DensityUSA&#8217;s fog generator is \u2064designed to be installed discreetly in a protected\u200b area, such as a\u2063 back room or\u2063 storage area, and\u2064 can be activated remotely or\u2062 automatically in \u2062response to an alarm trigger.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 quick deployment of the dense fog is crucial in preventing \u2063criminals from \u2062carrying out their plans. As soon as an alarm is\u2063 triggered, the fog\u200c generator \u2062activates, \u200bfilling the space with thick, white fog within seconds. This immediate response creates an\u2062 impenetrable barrier that disorients and disarms intruders, rendering any attempt at theft\u200c virtually\u200d impossible.<\/p>\n<p>The unique formulation of the fog is what sets this security system \u200capart from other traditional methods. The \u2062glycol and distilled water mixture is completely safe for humans and animals, leaving no harmful\u2062 residue or effect on the\u200c environment. This makes it \u200can\u200b ideal\u200b solution \u200dfor both commercial and residential settings where the safety of occupants is of utmost\u200b importance.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u200cto its immediate effectiveness, the fog generator also \u200bacts as a \u2063deterrent. Criminals are\u2063 well aware of the difficulties \u200cfaced in attempting a \u200drobbery in a\u2063 fog-filled environment. The risk of \u200cgetting caught or leaving behind any evidence is \u2064simply\u2063 too high for \u2064them to take the chance. As a result, businesses\u200d that\u2063 implement this\u2063 security system\u200c often find \u2063themselves with a reduced risk of burglary and theft.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of after-hours smash-and-grab jobs on retailers cannot be understated. Countless businesses have been forced to close their doors permanently due to the financial\u200b losses incurred from these criminal\u200b acts. However, with the introduction of fog-based\u2064 security \u2064systems, retailers now have an effective tool to combat these threats and protect their livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of \u200csuch a system \u2062extend beyond the retail sector. Banks, museums, and other\u2064 high-security establishments can also benefit from this technology. By creating a &#8220;near-zero visibility environment,&#8221; the fog generator \u200bprovides an additional layer of defense against potential thieves, \u2063ensuring the \u200bsafety of valuables and the peace of mind of those in charge.<\/p>\n<p>As the number of burglaries and thefts continues to \u200drise, it\u200d is crucial for businesses to invest in \u2062reliable and innovative\u200c security solutions. The fog-based\u2062 security system offered by DensityUSA provides an effective and \u2062efficient way \u200dof preventing theft and protecting assets. By employing the philosophy of &#8220;If they can&#8217;t\u200d see it, they\u2063 can&#8217;t steal it,&#8221; this system is revolutionizing the security \u2063industry and ensuring the safety and success \u2064of businesses across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fog-based security system prevents theft by obstructing criminals&#8217; vision. This innovative approach has saved numerous retailers from after-hours break-ins, which have caused many businesses to shut down. 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