Labor Day Weekend Security Tips for Businesses
Why Criminals Target Empty Properties — and How to Protect Yours
Labor Day weekend is a time to relax — but for opportunistic criminals, it’s the perfect moment to strike.
Whether you’re closing up shop, leaving a job site unattended, or hosting a large public event, long weekends like Labor Day increase your risk of break-ins, theft, and property damage. Many Bay Area businesses already know this — and they’re taking steps now to avoid becoming a target.
Why Labor Day Increases Risk
Several factors make Labor Day weekend a vulnerable time for businesses:
Reduced staffing: Many companies close early or shut down completely.
Delayed law enforcement response: Holidays often mean longer response times.
Less foot traffic: Retail zones and commercial areas get quieter.
Distractions everywhere: Events, parades, and travel take eyes off property.
According to public crime data from the San Francisco Police Department, burglary rates have historically spiked during long weekends like Memorial Day and Labor Day. This pattern holds true across many U.S. cities, where unguarded properties are easy targets.
What Types of Properties Are Most at Risk?
Over Labor Day weekend, we’ve seen increased risk around:
Construction sites with unattended equipment and tools
Vacant commercial buildings
Retail storefronts in downtown or high-foot-traffic zones
Event locations — especially after-hours or post-setup
5 Ways to Protect Your Property This Labor Day
Lock everything down — twice
Triple-check all entrances, gates, loading zones, and emergency exits.Move high-value items out of sight
If you can’t remove tools, electronics, or merchandise, secure them behind locked cages or barriers.Use temporary lighting and signage
Bright lights and warning signs (“24/7 surveillance in use”) are low-cost deterrents.Deploy mobile surveillance towers
These systems let you monitor remotely and deter break-ins — even if no one’s on-site.Request short-term patrols
A few overnight guard shifts could save thousands in damage or stolen goods.
Real Clients Are Already Preparing
Last year, a retail client in Oakland reached out just 48 hours before Labor Day after hearing about nearby break-ins. We had a mobile tower on-site within hours, and that weekend, our system caught someone casing the property — which helped the police intervene early.
Another construction client in San Jose requested 3 nights of mobile patrol during the holiday. The result? No trespassing, no theft, and peace of mind while their crew enjoyed the weekend.
Need Last-Minute Coverage?
We’re already scheduling Labor Day weekend coverage across the Bay Area.
Whether you need a guard, mobile tower, or both — we’ll make sure your business is protected while you’re off the clock.
Or call us at (888) 787-5557 — we still have availability for Labor Day coverage.