An important function of any multifamily residential community property management is safety and security. Communities that don’t feel safe for residents will have difficulty maintaining their value, reputation, rental, and occupancy rates.
Security overall is a vital component of value-building in the multifamily residential market. Whether student housing, apartment complex, senior living, or private military housing- all need effective security measures to thrive.
At approximately 11:46 p.m., Stealth security professionals monitoring a Texas apartment community caught sight of some unusual activity in the parking facilities. Several individuals appeared to be engaging in some kind of altercation, leading the Stealth operator to activate audible alarms and contact the onsite security officer. The group continued to interact, and multiple individuals could be seen on surveillance picking up another individual from where they were seated in the middle of the road in front of the entrance gates. Local law enforcement was also contacted, and along with security officers, were observed making contact with the group, taking one of the individuals into custody. A call placed to the security officer to gather additional information revealed that the individual taken into custody was experiencing a mental health crisis and attempting to take their own life. The others involved in the altercation were attempting to contain the incident.
Proactive Security Measures Help Keep Multifamily Residential Communities and Residents Safe
Security solutions that are effective do more than protect residents from threats to themselves, their residences, and their property. They also reduce property owners’ and managers’ exposure to liability.
Live video monitoring is an innovative, proactive security solution that works in real time, rather than after-the-fact, like many traditional and passive security measures. Using a combination of human intelligence and video analytics, Stealth watches when there is activity, not just simple motion. When our trained security professionals are alerted to suspicious, unusual, or unwanted activity, they can respond in real time, activating on-site warning speakers, contacting staff security, or reaching out to local law enforcement as needed.
Real-time interventions can help ensure that safety and security policies are effective and being followed, and recording and archiving activities can prove useful in the event of an emergency. Insurance companies and law enforcement can make use of footage when handling claims or incidents. Additionally, thanks to our ability to relay pertinent, real-time details and descriptions to police when dispatch is contacted, our call priority is typically elevated, leading to faster police response times.
In cases like the one seen above, quick interventions can mean the difference between a disturbance and a tragedy. For details about how our customizable, proactive, and cost-effective security solution can help protect your property and residents, contact us today and get a free quote. Our multifamily residential security experts look forward to answering your questions. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187.
