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Remote yard monitoring in Columbus, Ohio
Live agents and AI cameras watch Columbus truck yards, warehouses and construction sites around the clock, run gates remotely and check yards on video.
Local and live
The Buckeye Yard and the I-270 outerbelt
Columbus grew up around a rail and highway crossroads. Downtown, I-70 and I-71 run together for just over a mile and a half at what locals call the Split, before I-71 continues north toward Cleveland and I-70 continues east, with the I-270 outerbelt ringing the rest of the city. On the west side, CSX and Norfolk Southern jointly run the Buckeye Yard on West Belt Drive, reached directly from I-270; CSX's share handles intermodal containers and, after a $59 million expansion finished in 2013, can manage 360,000 lifts a year. John Glenn Columbus International Airport and, about 15 miles south, the cargo-dedicated Rickenbacker International Airport anchor more than 75 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space built up around the Rickenbacker area.
That much freight sitting in yards draws thieves. In April 2025, a 60-ton crane worth more than $500,000 was taken overnight from a construction site near Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs in south Columbus; the Franklin County Sheriff's Office said whoever took it would have needed real experience operating equipment that size. Trailers face the same exposure: Franklin Township's police chief told local reporters in 2023 that trailer thefts were up all over the city and the county, after thieves broke through a fence lock on the west side and towed one away within minutes. For a yard owner, an unwatched gate overnight is the gap thefts like these go through.
Sigma puts a live agent on every camera at a Columbus yard, around the clock, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and holidays. When AI person and vehicle detection flags someone near a trailer, a piece of equipment or the fence line after hours, the agent checks the footage, gives a live, instant talk-down through the site's speakers, and brings in police with video evidence if the person doesn't leave. Agents can also run the gate for expected deliveries and keep a record of what's parked where and when it arrived.
On the record: In April 2025, a 2019 Kenworth 60-ton Long Boom National Crane worth more than $500,000 was stolen from a construction site near Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs in Columbus. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said whoever took it would need considerable experience operating equipment that size. Source: WHIO, 60-ton crane worth over $500K stolen from construction site, sheriff says (Apr. 1, 2025), 2025
Also covering Groveport, Obetz, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Whitehall, Hilliard, Dublin, Gahanna.
Sigma Surveillance for Columbus, Ohio
Remote security and site operations, watched live 24/7/365 by dedicated agents. Based in Acton, Ontario.
- Remote security: live agents, AI person and vehicle detection, live, instant talk-down
- Gate operations: a remote gate attendant who sees every arrival
- Yard operations: damage inspections, visual seal checks on video, parking reports
- Incident response: escalation to police and fire services, video evidence and reports
Our technicians come to your site to design and install cameras and speakers, and we can also connect many compatible cameras you already have. Your site provides the power, internet connection and gate.
Columbus sites
What we protect in Columbus, Ohio
Built for trailer yards and rail-served warehouses around the Buckeye Yard and the Rickenbacker area, plus construction sites across the city.
Truck yards and logistics
Gate control, driver verification and full-yard coverage for trailer rows, fences and blind spots.
Truck yard securityWarehouses and cold storage
Docks and perimeters watched around the clock, with alerts when temperatures drift.
Warehouse monitoringConstruction sites
Tools, fuel, copper and heavy equipment protected after hours, plus safety-gear checks.
Construction monitoringHow it works
From first movement to final report
Detect
AI cameras flag people and vehicles 24/7 and ignore wind, rain and animals.
Verify
Your dedicated agent reviews the live feed and decides what's really happening.
Deter
Live, instant talk-down, plus sirens, warns intruders off before damage is done.
Respond
We escalate to police, fire services and your team, and can manage your gate remotely.
Report
Every incident is logged with video clips and a written report you can share.
FAQ
Columbus, Ohio monitoring questions
Can you watch a yard near the Buckeye Yard or the Rickenbacker area?
Yes. Agents watch every camera on your property live, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you're on the west side near the rail yard, out by Rickenbacker or anywhere else in Columbus. AI person and vehicle detection flags movement after hours, and an agent checks it on live video before doing anything else.
Can agents handle gate traffic for a Columbus distribution yard?
Yes, with Gate Operations. Agents see each truck arrive on camera, speak to the driver through the gate speakers, check them against your schedule or pickup list, and open the gate remotely. Anyone who isn't expected is turned away, and you get a log of who came and went.
Sigma doesn't have a Columbus office. How would a free site assessment work?
A specialist reviews your layout and any cameras already in place during a free site assessment, since many compatible cameras can often be connected as they are. Monitoring itself runs remotely, Sigma's technicians travel out to install any new cameras or speakers your site needs, and your site provides the power, internet connection and gate.
How do I get started?
Request a free site assessment or call (209) 900-5884 ext 2. A Sigma specialist reviews your layout, existing cameras and risks, then recommends the right coverage, at no cost and with no obligation. Every quote costs less than a 24/7 guard.
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