Multifamily residential communities have a few specific “hot spots” where they’re more likely to face security issues. Entrances, mailrooms, laundry facilities, and other amenities like pools and gyms are some of these- but the most common location for suspicious or criminal activity? Parking facilities. Whether your community has a lot or a garage, if you own or manage a multifamily community, you’re sure to deal with prowlers, burglars, vandals, and more in your parking areas.
Parking lots and garages are one of the most appealing targets for criminals thanks to the high volume of cars, which present an array of potential scores for thieves pulling on handles and searching for valuables to snatch. Thieves seeking catalytic converters also target apartment lots, where they can potentially access dozens of these high-value and easy-to-steal items.
In this Arrest of the Month video, a pair of individuals target a Texas apartment community with theft in mind, unaware that Stealth’s sharp-eyed security professionals are watching.
Just before 5:00 a.m., Stealth security operators spotted a pair of individuals accessing a vehicle and appearing to steal items from inside at a Texas apartment community. Observing Stealth professionals immediately contacted local police due to the nature of the activity observed. Responding officers arrived quickly and were observed taking one of the individuals into custody without further incident. The second individual was not seen on camera during the arrest.
Help Secure Your Property and Protect Residents and Staff from Criminal Activity with Live Video Monitoring
Many apartment buildings and other multifamily residential communities rely on traditional measures, such as passive security cameras or guards to monitor their properties. Unfortunately, these methods are typically expensive and have limited coverage. Passive cameras simply record events and are only useful after the fact. Security guards have limited visibility and scope, can fall asleep, or may have inadequate training.
Stealth’s live video monitoring, on the other hand, is a proactive solution that uses a combination of cutting-edge video analytics and a team of highly trained security operators to monitor key areas throughout your property in real time. High-tech analytics-based cameras alert to activity, not just motion. Stealth security professionals are skilled in determining suspicious or unwanted activity and can take immediate action when they see someone or something out of place. Monitoring staff can sound onsite alarms or contact local police dispatch when police intervention is advisable.
The audible warnings are often enough to send suspects or trespassers running. When that’s not enough and police are needed, our ability to provide live, up-to-the-minute details and descriptions of activity in progress means dispatch typically elevates our call priority- which can lead to significantly faster police responses.
Ready to hear more about how our cost-effective, customizable solution can boost your community security, help mitigate premise liability, and potentially save you up to 60% on security costs while doing it? Contact us today and speak with a multifamily residential security specialist for a free quote.
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