Fences and gates can help keep a community secure. However, if you live in a gated community, your community and your home are still susceptible to break-ins, theft, and other criminal activity. There are many additional measures that can be taken to improve the security of gated communities. Here are some tips to help make your gated community more secure!

Security Risk Assessment

One of the first steps you should take to improve security is to have a security risk assessment performed by a security company. A security risk assessment will help you identify security vulnerabilities in your community. In addition to identifying these vulnerable areas, the company will make suggestions that will help you make appropriate changes to create the most secure community possible.

Security Officers

Another great way to promote security in your gated community is to hire security officers. Having a security officer posted at the gate will help monitor access to the community and ensure that unauthorized visitors do not enter. You can also have security officers that patrol the area to watch for suspicious behavior and stop and potential crimes before they happen. Security officers are a great way to deter criminals and to stop crime in real time.

Visitor Logs

If you have a security officer posted at your entrance, you can make use of visitor logs. Logging all non-residents who enter the gated community is an easy way to monitor suspicious activity. If a crime occurs inside the gated community, you can refer to the log to see who was inside at the time. Visitor logs are a great way to keep track of the people who come into the community in order to keep it more secure.

Surveillance Cameras

Installing surveillance cameras can help promote security in your gated community. Many community members might not want cameras posted all over the area, as it could feel Big Brother-esque. However, posting security cameras near entry points can help monitor the individuals who exit and enter the area. These cameras can help keep the community safe and will help identify perpetrators if a crime occurs inside the community. Cameras can also provide valuable evidence to be presented to the proper authorities that investigate any crimes.

Lighting

Installing street lights and proper lighting that will improve visibility at night will help keep a gated community more secure. When your community has good visibility at night, it will deter criminals from committing any crimes because it will be easy for them to get caught. Additionally, improved visibility will make it easier for residents to report suspicious activity that occurs at night.

Community

Encouraging a close-knit community can help promote security. When residents know each other, they be more aware of individuals who enter the community and are not residents. They will also feel more inclined to report suspicious activity when they care about their neighbors and want to protect them. A tight-knit community will improve the everyday lives of residents and keep them more safe and secure.

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