Usually compounds that are not monitored are more prone to after-hour thefts, since people are usually not around to prevent crimes. Many criminals now know that most cameras are unmonitored and sometimes wear certain disguises to shield their identity. This reduces the risk of them being identified as the perpetrator. Copper theft occurs most frequently at construction sites. This equates to loss of materials and high costs to replace stolen goods, and also causes delays that can be just as expensive, or maybe even more expensive than the stolen goods.

Construction sites are known to have health & safety risks as there are always heavy machinery and varying weather conditions can further pose health risk. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States revealed that there were nearly 5,000 construction site related deaths in 2014. Construction companies can be set back by millions of dollars by insurance investigations or workers compensation. Insight Patrol has successfully helped several clients conclude investigations in a timely manner or by providing detailed video discoveries of site events. In one year Insight Patrol creates over 10,000 videos for clients, the police and insurance corporations.

Several sites are located in rural communities that can be difficult or costly to provide security for. Security guards can only provide limited security as they can only be in one place at a time, allowing for thieves to enter premises undetected. Insight Patrol security and video monitoring provides the ability to view several cameras at once regardless of where the project is based.