Jul
07
Best Security Practices for Residential Areas
Your residential area needs to be protected, but what should you be on the lookout for when it comes to security providers?
Not all security programs are the same! Your security provider can have a significant impact on how safe your community feels, how valuable your home is, and your visitors’ first impression of the neighborhood. Does your security system match the expectations of those in your community? The following best security practices will help you select the most suitable services to make your residential area as safe as possible.
- Communication
Communication and homeowner involvement is key to a successful and safe home. Homeowners and community association leaders need to work together with their security company to supply feedback and communicate concerns on a regular basis.
- Responding
You need to consider whether your company has the knowledge and the manpower to handle all kinds of emergencies. Are you able to reach them 24/7/365? A natural disaster that leaves the community without power or leaves the main road blocked should also be considered.
- Industry-Specific Preparedness
Providing security where people live is different than handling the security for specific hazards. Your security provider should have experience in:
- Fire Safety Training
- Residential Security Basics
- Customer Service
- Emergency Preparedness
- Evacuation Procedures
- Manners and Etiquette
- Effective Patrolling Techniques
- Special Residential Populations
- Transition Phase
The last thing you want is to go even one day without the proper security system in place. Will you be able to receive dependable service from day one? A transition plan that has a realistic time frame with minimal disruption to your residents and staff is ideal, and the right security provider can work with you to create it.
When it comes to protecting your Southern California residential area from unforeseen disaster, contact the security professionals at Cornwall Security Services, serving Ventura County and the surrounding Westlake areas.
