The security provided by gated communities is the main reason why most people prefer to move into these communities. However, if we look at the current situation of the security offered by these gated complexes, the scene is pretty much like this:
"The main gate of a community is out rightly the most chaotic and the busiest section. Apart from the residents, there is house-help staff, maintenance staff, service providers and guests who walk in and out of the community on a daily basis. With the boom of e-commerce, there is a huge influx of delivery boys and cabs that add to the existing number of footfalls in a society."
While it is true that gated communities and residential apartments are associated with lower crime rates as compared to non-gated areas, lower crime rates however, doesn't mean absolute safety. There have been numerous reports of crimes occurring inside gated communities and apartment buildings where criminals have managed to manipulate security measures.
Every Gated community is unique, and its local dynamics also vary widely. Many complexes are premium and offer high security, which is a distinctive selling point and security is a priority; and while some of them may offer a variety of benefits inside the gated walls but they could be surrounded by more crime prone neighborhoods. Similarly, some others may be enjoying civic benefits as a result of their unique location. No matter the above factors, every gated community must have a basic security protocol in place - having paper-pen registration and a guard or two manning the main entrance and exit point is outdated and not enough.
What are the main security issues in a gated community and how can landlords and property managers provide their residents with the best safety measures?
First, let us look at some of the challenges faced by the security and its impact to the communities:
So, how can landlords and property managers maintain the safety of their residents? The answer is RealCube.
In this era of emerging technologies, CCTVs or other electronic devices alone don’t make the cut when it comes to security measures at a gated community. A robust visitor management system is a must! It helps landlords and property managers achieve their security goals at minimal cost. In seconds, it can authenticate any person or vehicle, as well as capture attendance and timesheets for visitors and staff while helping other regular visitors that frequent the community.
Following are the ways in which the RealCube community management module can help curb the security issues in a gated community:
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