A reliable, robust, and proactive security system is crucial for an electric power substation. The threat of theft, vandalism, and trespassers is a constant challenge due to the presence of valuable scrap metals such as copper which can easily be sold. Often times, in the process of stealing the wire or pipe, criminals damage fences, gates or other equipment. In such events, the cost to repair the burglarized site can easily exceed the cost of the stolen material.