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Understanding Residential Safety and Security August 19, 2010. About Us. Jon Larsen Senior VP of Operations – The Budd Group Overall security operations responsibility for The Budd Group Over 19 years of contract security experience Gerry Stickl Branch Manager – The Budd Group
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Understanding Residential Safety and Security August 19, 2010
About Us • Jon Larsen • Senior VP of Operations – The Budd Group • Overall security operations responsibility for The Budd Group • Over 19 years of contract security experience • Gerry Stickl • Branch Manager – The Budd Group • 14 years contract security management experience • Licensed Private Investigator • Certified Armed and Unarmed Trainer • 12 years prior Law Enforcement Officer • Roberta Scoblick • Business Development Manager – The Budd Group • 24 years contract security experience • Specializing in developing and implementing customized security programs. • Active member in Community Associations Institute (CAI) Budd Group Support Centers Charleston Winston-Salem Greensboro Raleigh Wilson Charlotte Spartanburg Greenville Columbia Orlando Lakeland Tampa Clewiston
Three Zones of Protection Three Zones of Protection Zone 1 - Exterior Protection Zone 2 – Common Areas Zone 3 – Personal Residence
What are the Community’s Security Goals? • What exactly and who specifically does your community want to protect? • Protect the investments of the community members. • Property - Homes are typically a residents largest physical investment • Common Areas • Personal Safety – Perceived vs. Real crime • Privacy
Weighing the Community’s Risks • What potential for danger or crime exists in your area? • Crime - CAP Index • Privacy vs. Security • History • Controlling the amenities • Safety
Achieving Security Goals • Security Guard/Gate Attendant Services • Patrol • Electronics – Video Surveillance & Alarm Systems • Access Control System • Community Watch • Environmental Design • Personal Safety
Benefits to Securing Your Community • Secured Community • Good Will Ambassadors • Privacy • Access Control of Visitors/Solicitors • Limit access to Common Areas • Alarm Response • Emergency/First Responder • Crime Prevention/Detection • Speeding/Traffic Enforcement • Report Tracking • Customer Service
Zone 1 – Exterior Protection Zones 1 of Protection • Zone 1 - • Access Control System • Gates • Fencing • Landscaping
Access Control Systems • Resident, visitor, & contractor access control • Integrated software for guarded gated communities and condominiums • Features and benefits
Key Features Drivers License Scan Gate Activity Statistics Visitor Tracking
Mobile Technology Brings Vital Information to Officers on Patrol • Allows security personnel to input and manage security and HOA/POA violations during patrol • Provides complete searches on • Residents • Autos, tags, make, model, color • Pets
Zone 2 – Common Area Protection Zone 2 of Protection • Zone 2 – • Patrol • Landscaping • Alarms • Video Surveillance • Community Watch
Patrol & Speeding/Traffic Enforcement • Speeding and Traffic Enforcement • Identify areas of concern: • High Traffic Areas • Dangerous Areas • School Bus Stops • Review the Program regularly at meetings with Property Manager and Safety & Security Committee • Increases safety • Generates funds for programs.
GuardTrax Patrol Technology • Real Time Security Patrol Monitoring • Monitors officer activity real time via the internet – no download required • Motion and GeoFence Monitoring • Tours tracked on property map
Video Surveillance Systems • Video Surveillance Systems • What is the camera going to watch? • Entry and Exit Gates • Community Perimeter • Common Buildings and Areas • When is the camera going to be used? • How are the cameras going to be connected? • How much ambient light is available? • Where is the camera output going to go? • Does the camera need to have PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) control? • How are the surveillance cameras recorded? • How long is the information stored?
Community Watch • Establish a common communications network, such as a website or blog, so that all interested parties, i.e., board members, management and residents can weigh in and share experiences. • Establish community watch program. • Utilize Residential Absenteeism program. • Security Provider should participate in meetings with the Community members and Board members.
Environmental • Street Lighting • Landscaping • Traffic Enforcement/Speeding • Identify problems in Common Areas • Pool • Beach Area • Playground • Tennis Courts • Golf Course • Clubhouse • Marina
Zone 3 – Personal Residence Protection Zone 3 of Protection • Zone 3 - • Homes • Units • Property • Personal Home Safety
Alarm Systems • Alarm Systems • Exterior • Point to Point beams • Stellar Cables • Outdoor motion detector • Residential/Clubhouse • Window /door contacts • Motion detectors • Interior siren • Security keypads/control panel
Personal Home Safety • Things to consider… • Shrubs – trim to be no taller than 3 feet • Trees – trim branches up to 6 feet off the ground. • Plant thorny shrubs beneath windows. • Install security lighting around the exterior of your home. • Utilize motion sensor lights. • Solid front door vs. hollow-core door. • Select doors with less glass. • Invest in a good lock – single vs. double cylinder (bump proof) • Lock windows, garage doors and basement doors • Secure your garage door opener. • Close blinds • Make your home look occupied when you are not there • Stop mail, newspapers, etc. when you are traveling. • Don’t advertise with your garbage by putting out a boxes of expensive items like flat screen TV you just bought. • Don’t put your name on your mailbox or key chain.
Reference Information • CAI Best Practices • Crime Doctor: Gated Communities – Access Control Issues • http://www.crimedoctor.com/gated.htm • Prevention of Crime: An Overview of Gated Communities and Neighborhood Watch • http://www.ifpo.org/articlebank/gatedcommunity.html • Blake & Associates, Inc. • http://www.blakeassociates.com/articles/security-articles/security-and-the-gated-community/
Jon Larsen Gerry Stickl Our Commitment is: “We Will Do What We Say We Are Going To Do”