Security officers monitoring access and activity can significantly reduce the crime rates.
One of the most common complaints of people living in gated communities is that unmanned gates leave them open and vulnerable. Those with access cards and codes make it very convenient to get in and out of a gated community and for others to fully sneak in behind a driver and have total access to a community. Food delivery drivers, home improvement organizations, and social gatherings make managing gate security an issue without live patrols. A gated community with live security officers monitoring access and activity will significantly reduce the crime rates. Many communities providing their residents security are now finding room in their budgets to have 24-hour security at entrance gates to give residents that deserve protection. Read on to learn more!
What Private Security Officers Provide
The effectiveness of perimeter security fences with a gate entrance is of little use unless they’ve got security patrols on location. As mentioned, even those that have codes and cards can not prevent others from tailgating them into your community, and it is not the responsibility of a resident to help ensure only their car gets all the way through. The most secure communities have trained security officers at your gates, tracking and monitoring traffic and communicating with residents about guests and visitors. In addition to watching activities inside of your community, security officers provide other services.
Crimes Prevented by Security Officers at Gates
The crimes that are most common in gated communities without security patrols are about the same as in residential areas without gates. Crimes such as burglaries, theft, vandalism, squatting, muggings, and break-ins are a few of the top crimes that are committed in residential areas. The value that private security officers bring to gated communities shouldn’t be overlooked. Gated communities usually have public buildings with gyms, pools, and other recreational facilities. Monitoring these venues is crucial for maintaining order in the community. As hours of operation end, security officers could make sure guests and residents are out, and buildings are secured safely. If there are problems with residents and visitors breaking the rules, they could address it instead of innocent residents having to confront people, especially at night when there are not that many people there. Disturbing the peace calls could go to the security officer, who could then contact law enforcement for help. It is much easier to deal with minor incidents with the expertise of the security officers than to have the police come to your community for every small concern. A security officer monitoring the gate is instrumental in a lot of ways and an incredibly sound investment.
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