Trespassing and loitering from non-residents in community spaces can create an array of security and safety issues for property owners and management. The video below is an example of how these concerns can be spotted and resolved quickly with the real-time surveillance of live video monitoring.
At approximately 3:14 am, Stealth security professionals monitoring a southeastern Pennsylvania apartment community observed an individual accessing the property’s community lounge before making themselves comfortable and going to sleep on a couch. It appeared that the individual was not a resident. Audible alarms were activated, and when ignored, local police dispatch contacted. Officers were seen on cameras arriving, making contact with the individual, and directing them to leave the area without further incident.
Homelessness and loitering have long had significant impacts on apartment communities in Pennsylvania. These issues can contribute to a sense of insecurity among residents, potentially lowering property values and making it harder for property management to retain them. The presence of homeless individuals in and around apartment communities, common areas, and amenities can lead to an increase in complaints from residents about safety and cleanliness, often necessitating more frequent maintenance and proactive rather than passive security measures.
The situation is exacerbated by the legal and social challenges of addressing homelessness. Property management can implement humane and effective deterrents, while Pennsylvania cities, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, have attempted to implement measures that address the issue without criminalizing it. For example, Philadelphia has outreach programs that connect homeless individuals with services rather than penalizing them. The state has seen a rising need for shelters and support services, with over 15,000 individuals identified as homeless in recent counts.
Help Resolve Security Concerns in Real Time with Live Video Monitoring
With the increasing volume of issues and calls related to vagrancy and loitering due to the ongoing surge in homelessness, securing a timely police response for loitering and trespassing incidents can be challenging.
Traditional security measures, live passive, unmonitored surveillance cameras and gates, often fall short in deterring and dispersing unwanted activities. Thieves, trespassers, loiterers, and vagrants frequently find ways to bypass or ignore these measures. While surveillance can sometimes provide evidence after a crime has occurred, it remains a passive security approach without live monitoring.
Live video monitoring, however, offers a proactive solution to help intervene in real-time criminal activity. Stealth’s live video monitoring solution combines advanced video analytics to detect activity rather than simple motion, with trained security professionals who monitor and act upon unusual behavior as it happens.
Stealth’s highly trained staff monitor key areas throughout your property. Security operators can activate audible warnings when they spot someone out of place, often causing potential criminals to flee. When alarms alone don’t deter a suspicious individual, security operators can contact local law enforcement, who typically prioritize our calls due to our ability to provide live, up-to-the-minute details of crimes in progress.
Interested in implementing a proactive, customizable, and cost-effective security solution for your multifamily residential community or property? Contact Stealth today to speak with a multifamily residential security specialist.
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