All About Apartment Security
As an apartment manager, you want to keep crime away from your complex. But when you are dealing with so many households in such a small area, it can be hard to control what goes on, especially during the hours when you aren't there to keep an eye on things. This is why it's so important for you to do what you can to keep control over your apartment complex. The information here is going to help you to spot the early signs of trouble and put security measures in place to protect those who count on you to provide them with a safe living situation.
Residents start complaining of nighttime mischief
Generally, one of the first things that happens when an apartment complex starts to experience an increase of crime is the residents will start to make complaints to your office regarding things that have been going on at night. Always make sure you are keeping an open line of communication with your tenants so they continue to feel comfortable coming to you with issues like this.
There is an increase of trash or vandalism in the complex
If you are starting to see an increase in trash in certain areas of the complex, or vandalism, then it can indicate that there is loitering going on at night. Loitering usually leads to an increase in crime around the area. Inform your staff to let you know right away if they are noticing any changes in these areas.
Make sure there is good lighting around the complex
One of the best things you can do to help cut down on any nighttime crime is to keep all the areas around the complex and the parking lot well-lit. This way, any potential criminals won't have a dark area to commit crimes.
Put in card-access gates
Have gates installed around the whole complex, including the parking area. At the entrance to the parking area and any walk through gates, have card access or code access boxes installed so only people who live there or their guests can get in to the property.
Hire a security company
You can hire a security company to help protect the premises during the night, or even in the daytime, if you feel it is necessary. The company will have a guard posted on the premises who will make sure crimes aren't occurring. They will also help your tenants to feel safer knowing they are on duty.
For more information and options, talk with a local security company, such as Security Unlimited.
