CSA Case Study

Perimeter Hardening and Gate Discipline Program

A multi-orchard operator reduced repeat incidents by standardizing gate schedules, lighting overlap, and targeted camera coverage with evidence retention improvements.

Central Valley, CA 8-week harvest cycle
Outcomes

What improved

  • Reduced perimeter breach attempts through clearer deterrence and faster response.
  • Improved incident documentation quality and faster internal escalation.
  • Fewer unexplained bin variances at end-of-day reconciliation.
Controls

Controls implemented

  • Perimeter signage and formal access rules
  • Fixed-camera coverage for control points
  • Daily reconciliation + variance escalation
  • Retention increased to 60 days
Change log

What changed operationally

  • Locked gate schedule with exception logging for after-hours entries.
  • Lighting overlap added at corners and secondary access paths.
  • Camera placement refocused on gates, staging, and egress routes.
Retention target
60 days
Reconciliation cadence
Daily
Highest-risk zones addressed
Gates + staging