3362: Inside LVT’s Mission to Deter Crime Before It Happens With Tech

Jul 27, 2025

Join Ryan Porter, co-founder and CEO of LVT (Live View Technologies), as he shares his journey from monitoring construction sites in his garage to pioneering proactive security solutions. Discover how LVT's mobile security units, equipped with advanced AI and technology, actively deter crime rather than just react to it. Ryan discusses real-world impacts, like a 10% crime reduction in specific cities, and the role of continuous learning and collaboration in advancing public safety. This enlightening conversation redefines how technology can reshape our approach to security.

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Garage Startup to Security Leader

Ryan Porter started LVT in his garage to provide live video monitoring for construction projects.
What began as a tool for construction finance evolved into a full security service with real-time video insight.

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Physical Security’s Renewed Relevance

Physical security often gets overlooked in a digital-first world dominated by cybersecurity.
Preventing crime proactively with tech is more relevant than ever for community safety.

ANECDOTE

Access Task Force Crime Reduction

LVT’s Access Task Force deployed 100 units in high-crime cities Paducah and Opelika.
This collaboration with law enforcement and retailers led to a 10% overall crime reduction in those cities.

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In a digital-first world where cybersecurity often dominates headlines, the conversation around physical security can sometimes feel like an afterthought. But what if technology could bring a new level of intelligence, proactivity, and efficiency to protecting real-world environments? In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Porter, co-founder and CEO of LVT, to learn how his team is reshaping physical security through innovation rooted in both technology and field experience.

What began in Ryan’s garage as a way to monitor construction projects through live video has evolved into a powerful enterprise platform used by 30 of the Fortune 50. LVT provides mobile security units equipped with cameras, lights, solar power, and edge-based AI capabilities that don't just observe but actively deter criminal behavior. From parking lots to retail environments, and even the Super Bowl, LVT’s presence is being felt wherever safety is at risk.

Our conversation uncovered how LVT’s approach differs from traditional reactive security models. Rather than reviewing footage after incidents happen, LVT creates controlled environments designed to prevent events before they occur. This shift toward deterrence, combined with a visible and multi-sensory presence, is producing measurable results. In cities like Paducah and Opelika, LVT’s Access Task Force program contributed to a ten percent reduction in citywide crime.

We also explored how the company overcomes the challenges of deploying AI in environments with limited power and bandwidth. By running intelligent models on edge devices, LVT delivers real-time insights in places that lack the infrastructure for heavy cloud computing. The result is a system that delivers value instantly, improves business intelligence, and enhances community safety.

This is not just about technology for its own sake. It is about building systems that serve people, keep environments secure, and foster collaboration between businesses, law enforcement, and local communities.

How are you using technology to create safer, smarter spaces in the real world?