There are a range of security measures multifamily residential communities can put in place to help deter criminal activities, but burglars, thieves, and other suspicious actors can be annoyingly persistent despite management and operators having deterrents in place.
Vehicle crime rates have escalated globally in recent years, impacting multifamily residential communities, businesses, and dealerships as well as private citizens, leaving all in search of more effective and robust security measures than the typical courtesy patrols, fencing, and unmonitored surveillance cameras.
The presence of cameras may deter some criminals- but since many surveillance cameras are unmonitored, there’s an assumption that by obscuring their faces or staying out of what they perceive to be the camera’s sightline, bad actors can avoid being detected. Audible alarms activated by monitoring security professionals can act as an immediate and unmistakable deterrent to would-be criminals, as you can see in the video below:
Just after 3:00 a.m., Stealth security professionals observed two individuals driving into a Connecticut multifamily community and approaching a parked car in the residential lot before exiting their vehicle and retrieving tools from their trunk.
Within minutes the pair began tampering with the parked vehicle, appearing to be in the act of stealing parts. Observing security operators immediately activated audible onsite alarms before contacting local law enforcement due to the nature of the activity. Once alarms were activated, the pair immediately abandoned their activity and took off, fleeing the area. Responding officers arrived quickly and could be seen patrolling the area without further incident.
Together, Audible Alarms and Live Video Monitoring are a Powerful Security Solution
Audible alarms serve a variety of purposes in security context and are especially beneficial in multifamily communities where there is a higher resident density. Audible warnings alert potential criminals that they are being watched, warding off intruders and drawing attention to suspicious or unwanted activity in progress, alerting residents to the potential danger. As seen in the video example above, audible alarms are particularly effective in intimidating and deterring criminals in opportunistic theft attempts, often causing them to abandon their illicit activity and take off to avoid apprehension.
Effective security is essential for maintaining a safe, productive multifamily residential community. While passive surveillance cameras may deter some crime, they offer little in the way of real-time prevention and response. Similarly, on-site security guards have limited visibility, may have insufficient training, and present potential liability issues. A proactive solution is needed.
Stealth provides live video monitoring and highly trained security operators to actively monitor your property in real time. Our state-of-the-art video analytics detect suspicious or unwanted behavior as it happens. When our operators spot criminal behavior, they can take immediate action by sounding audible alarms on-site, coordinating with your existing security team, or contacting police dispatch.
This constant vigilance helps deter criminals and enables rapid response. Audible warnings often disrupt criminal activity on the spot. Direct communication with police dispatchers allows our operators to provide detailed, real-time information to prioritize and expedite law enforcement responses.
Partnering with Stealth combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise for comprehensive protection. Our proactive approach has proven more effective than passive surveillance and limited security manpower alone. Contact Stealth today for a free quote and discover how our services can enhance security while reducing costs by 25-60% when compared to traditional security guards. Investing in our proactive monitoring solution means investing in both your residents’ safety and your property’s.
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