Live Video Monitoring Catches Suspicious Activity in Vehicle at Washington Apartment Community

Criminal and other unwanted activity in multifamily residential community parking facilities is an ongoing issue for property owners, managers, onsite staff, and residents alike. Security solutions that fail to effectively monitor suspicious activity in and around parking lots and garages can lead to negative outcomes.  

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 10% of crime occurs in parking lots and garages, and negligent security experts estimate that 80% of all crime that happens at apartment complexes, shopping centers, and other commercial retail properties occurs in parking facilities.  

Just before midnight at a Washington apartment community, three individuals could be seen approaching a vehicle that had been parked in the community’s garage since early that afternoon. The three individuals could be seen accessing the vehicle, entering, and sitting inside. During this process the vehicle alarmed, indicating a possible theft. The group, who could be seen with backpacks and several bags, stayed in the vehicle for an extended period. Onsite security was contacted and made aware of the situation. Local law enforcement was contacted as well. Officers arrived on the scene and were observed making contact with the group. One of the individuals was placed into custody, and the vehicle was later towed from the property.   

Help Protect Your Community while Reducing Risks of Premise Liability with Proactive Security 

Whether drawn by the appeal of a variety of vehicles to steal valuable personal items from, the siren song of the precious metals found in catalytic converters, or a variety of other criminal pursuits, parking facilities remain a magnet for lawbreakers.  

Residents expect to be able to park their vehicles safely and securely in their communities, and ongoing issues with vehicle theft or vandalism can create significant reputational damage for multifamily communities, potentially driving out residents and impacting vacancy rates. Additionally, multifamily residential community owners and investors run the risk of exposing themselves to potential negligent security lawsuits and other liability risks without adequate security.  

Stealth’s live video monitoring is a proactive security solution. Live video monitoring can help deter and disperse criminal and other unwanted activities throughout your property, including key areas like parking lots and garages. Stealth’s solution uses a combination of video analytics technology and trained security professionals to monitor your property for suspicious activity in real time.  

As seen in the example above, our trained security operators use their judgement to determine the next steps after observing anything unusual or out of place, with the ability to sound onsite speakers, contact on-site personnel, or contact police dispatch when police intervention may be needed.  

Ready to learn more about how our solution can help solve security issues in your community while saving you up to 60% on security costs versus traditional security measures? Contact us today and schedule a free quote and consultation with a multifamily residential security specialist! 

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