Property Management Security Consulting

"Being proactive about property security costs less than the reactions associated with a pending lawsuit". Scott Coggins, CPP

Do you employ "Courtesy Officers"?

If you're an owner or property manager of an apartment building, then the safety of your residents as well as the condition of your building is very important to you. One of the more frightening crimes that can occur to a tenant is an invasion. A home invasion is when robbers force their way into an apartment to commit a robbery or other crimes. It is particularly frightening because it violates our private space and the one place that we think of as our sanctuary.
The premises liability exposure to tenants, visitors, or employees is staggering given the nature of the high concentration of people. Property managers and owners truly hold their futures in their own hands when it comes to security. The word "security" is one that would seem to be avoided at all costs because of apartment management's concern about the implied meaning. The truth is that security measures are already in place and acknowledging that appropriately goes a long way towards enhancing the conditions of a property and mitigating liability exposure.
Where management's definition of "security" may be thought of as 24/7 armed guard or police officer that is not necessarily true. That is where the disconnect begins. From the standpoint of liability from an injury resulting incident, the outright denial of providing any security will become a slippery slope for the defendant property. The common statement of "We don't provide security." will prove to be the anvil for the hammer during any testimony.
High-density living in apartment communities creates the greatest number of opportunities for crimes, more so than in any other residential setting. That’s why it’s important to learn more about all types of crimes so you can assess any possible threats to your residents. Before you can develop strategies to prevent crime at your community, you must first be aware of the most prominent crimes committed in most apartment communities.

Are you aware that the highest numbers of onsite crimes are committed in the parking areas? These criminal activities include:

Burglary of motor vehicles
Unauthorized use of motor vehicles
Motor vehicle vandalism
These crimes are closely followed by:
Burglary of residences
Robbery (with and without weapons)
Thefts
Other criminal issues that you may encounter include, but are not limited to:
Gang activity
Drug production, sales/distribution and/or use
Vandalism
Sex offender activity
Domestic/family violence
Domestic and international terrorism

We conduct security assessments for apartment complexes, condos, town homes, high rises, and time share property because they all have one thing in common: a target rich environment.
The premises liability exposure to tenants, visitors, or employees is staggering given the nature of the high concentration of people. Property managers and owners truly hold their futures in their own hands when it comes to security. The word "security" is one that would seem to be avoided at all costs because of apartment management's concern about the implied meaning. The truth is that security measures are already in place and acknowledging that appropriately goes a long way towards enhancing the conditions of a property and mitigating liability exposure.
Contact G Woodbury and Associates, Inc. and we will partner with you on creating a security program that will work for you property. Can you afford react when it is too late?