Security, Surveillance, Self-monitoring, Contracted Monitoring….I’m so confused.
Would that a person could conduct the business of their company in a stress-free, secure environment without worrying about theft, break-ins, and all manner of assaults against their company. Alas, that paradisaical vision is attainable – but not without some diligence and expense. The goal is not to establish adequate security monitoring. That part is […]
Ghosts of Construction
As the legend goes, the Winchester mansion, the family home of the Winchester rifle family, is haunted. William Wirt Winchester amassed a fortune and built a fitting mansion which his widow inherited upon his death. She became convinced that all of the deaths caused by her husband’s rifles had resulted in the haunting of the […]
BRINGING VIDEO SURVEILLANCE INTO FOCUS
BRINGING VIDEO SURVEILLANCE INTO FOCUS An attorney friend once told me that the worst development in courtroom advocacy was the creation of legal and evidentiary television programs – the CSIs and Law and Order shows of the world. In the middle of a grand jury proceeding, a juror asked, “Was there any trace evidence test […]
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE….
You know how that old saying goes, and it describes perfectly the myriad resources available concerning municipal security. If you are a state or local government official responsible for the security of your community, the good news is that the internet has hundreds of articles and what-to-do lists to help you achieve your mission. If […]
When A Hero Loses Focus
When A Hero Loses Focus Benedict Arnold is perhaps the most unlikely, maybe even disrespectful historical figure one could consider on America’s birthday of July 4th. His traitorous actions were so vile, his very name became an epithet used to shame even the mildly disloyal. In fact, Arnold was the hero of the Battle of […]
Three Things your Apartment Complex Needs
Three Things your Apartment Complex Needs in Order to Attract Millennials and Make Residents Feel Safe Times are constantly changing, especially where technology is concerned. It’s hard to keep up. But if you have a multifamily apartment complex, you’d better. There are some important things you’ll need to include on your property in order to […]
What is a Free Gift?
That phrase has always presented problems to grammar nerds. It’s redundant at best and oxymoronic in its worst light. The point is, if an item is a gift, it is then by nature and definition…free. It has no need of further description. No one has ever opened gifts during the holidays or at a birthday […]
Multifamily Control and Investor ROI
Multifamily Entry Control and Investor ROI Are you considering installing a multifamily entry control security system? With all the violence making headlines, security is more important now than ever. Consumers are willing to pay for it too. The multifamily housing industry is a hot commodity with investors these days and with good reason. The need […]
School Safety Isn’t a Political Issue
…or at least it shouldn’t be. Americans have routinely watched the horrors of school violence unfold on their television screens with a mixture of both activism and paralysis. Unfortunately, the majority of people immediately respond to these tragic events using… BACK TO THE BLOG
Multifamily Properties: How to Prevent a Data Breach on Resident Data
Can you imagine what it would be like if the data information your company collected from your multifamily residents got out? Advances in modern technology have made it possible to improve multifamily property management. More information than ever is now able to be gathered about residents. This great stride comes with a huge responsibility, however. […]