Gated community security is extremely important because it makes the residents feel protected. Plus, security services at a gated community make the prospective buyers feel safer. But that doesn’t mean you start visualizing a big robbery at your house – all you need to do is ensure that the basic requirements for security measures are fulfilled.

Here’s our armed security services expert outlining 5 security mistakes to avoid in a gated community!

1. Lack of research and awareness of risks

You can’t anticipate and correct security risks without a proper risk assessment plan. With risk assessment, you’ll be able to pinpoint possible security fissures, while also being able to include an analysis of crime in the area that surrounds your community.

Feel free to introduce yourself to local law enforcement officers and build a communication channel with them. Ask them for information on some specific crime risks in the area, and how you can make the most of security in your community.

2. Lack of educational resources for residents

Don’t underestimate the importance of educating your residents regarding security decorum. Residents at gated communities aren’t just willing to cooperate with decorum but appreciate any security efforts taken by the management.

Issue brochures and hold a community meeting where you notify residents of security procedures at access points. Residents should know what to do if they want to invite guests to the community without compromising security, so ensure they’re well informed.

3. Occasional absence of security officers

Potential intruders spy on gated communities in a bid to exploit any security fissure. When you allow for even a minute-long absence of security officers at an access point, you’re creating a security fissure.

To guarantee that security stations and access points are never left unmanned by security personnel, try scheduling security officer changes in an optimal way.

4. No direct security contact

Offer direct security contact to every resident in your community. This should be a contact that residents can reach out to instantly when they see anything suspicious.

If there’s no direct security contact for your residents, intruders will continue to be a risk for your community even if some residents noticed their presence.

Therefore, residents should have a representative that quickly responds to security concerns as this will help gated community owners offer optimum security and peace of mind.

5. Unsecured entries

Just putting a gate in place isn’t enough for securing an entry point because smart intruders can manipulate electronically controlled entrances. Remember, a gate might not hold up in certain circumstances if it’s your only security protection.

To keep track of who is getting in and who is going out, secure every entry with an access station and a security officer.

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