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strategic locations throughout the Issues: Inadequate Access Control Regular maintenance
condominium premises to monitor System, Poorly Positioned Surveillance, Ensure that all security equipment,
and record activities, thereby deterring Insufficient Physical Barrier, Failure such as cameras, alarms, and access
potential security threats. to Verify Entrants, Lack of Security control systems, undergoes regular main-
Issues: Blind Spots, Low Resolution, Personnel Presence, Failure to Enforce tenance to keep them fully operational.
Tampering, Limited Coverage, Poor Security Policies. Issues: Lack of Scheduled Main-
Lighting conditions, Outdated Technol- Solution: Robust Access Control tenance, Deferred Maintenance,
ogy, Lack of Monitoring. System, Comprehensive Surveillance Inadequate Record Keeping, Shortage
Solution: Proper Installation, Regu- Coverage, Physical Security Barrier, of Skilled Personnel, Neglected Cali-
lar Maintenance, High-Resolution Strict Verification Procedures, Strate- bration and Adjustments, Outdated
Cameras, Strategic placement to mini- gic Deployment of Security Personnel, Maintenance Practices.
mize blind spots, Adequate Lighting, Consistent Enforcement of Security Solution: Scheduled Maintenance
Active Monitoring of Surveillance feeds Policies. Plan, Timely Repairs and Replacements,

Security patrols
Hire security personnel or engage
a professional security company to Enhanced security not only ensures the safety
conduct regular patrols within the {
condominium complex to maintain a and peace of mind for residents but also helps
visible security presence. maintain the value and desirability of our
Issues: Inadequate Training and
Supervision, Poor Scheduling and condominiums in the market.
Deployment, Lack of Resources and
Equipment, Monotonous and Predict-
able Patterns, Complacency and Lack Emergency Response Plan Robust Record Keeping Systems, Invest-
of Vigilance, Ineffective Communi- Develop and communicate an ment in Training and Skills Development,
cation, Failure to Adapt to Changing emergency response plan to residents, Regular Calibration and Testing, Adop-
Threats. including protocols for handling secu- tion of Modern Maintenance Practices.
Solution: Comprehensive Training rity incidents, natural disasters, or
and Development, Dynamic Scheduling medical emergencies. Visitor Management
and Deployment, Adequate Resources Issues: Lack of Clarity and Detail, Implement a visitor management
and Equipment, Varied and Unpre- Inadequate Training and Prepared- system to register and track the entry
dictable Patrol Patterns, Continuous ness, Poor Communication Protocols, and exit of guests, contractors, and
Monitoring and Evaluation. Incomplete or Outdated Information, service providers.
Failure to Address Specific Scenarios, Issues: Lack of Clear Procedures,
Intercom Systems Inadequate Resources and Support. Inadequate Visitor Screening, Poor Visi-
Install intercom systems at the Solution: Clear and Comprehensive tor Tracking, Limited Access Control,
entrance of the building and individ- Procedures, Regular Training and Drills, Ineffective Visitor Records, Inconsistent
ual units to enable residents to verify Effective Communication System, Policy Enforcement.
the identity of visitors before granting Updated Information and Resources, Solution: Establish Clear Protocols,
them access. Scenario-Specific Protocols, Resource Enhance Visitor Screening, Implement
Issues: Poor Audio Quality, Limited Allocation and Support. Visitor Tracking System, Enhance Access
Coverage, Technical Malfunctions, Control, Maintain Accurate Records,
Outdated Equipment, Complex User Community Involvement Consistent Policy Enforcement.
Interface, Lack of Maintenance. Encourage residents to actively By implementing these top security
Solution: Upgrading to High Quality participate in maintaining security measures, condominium associations
Equipment, Comprehensive Coverage, by reporting any suspicious activities and property managers can significantly
Regular Maintenance and Servicing, and adhering to established security enhance the safety and security of the
User Friendly Interface, Integration protocols. condominium and its residents. n
with Other Systems. Issues: Lack of Engagement Strate-
Ensure that all common areas, park- gies, Communication Barrier, Limited Kartik Sai, OLCM, RCM, MBA, B.Eng, is
ing lots, and entry points are well-lit to Resources, Lack of Trust, Ineffective an accomplished Property Manager with
enhance visibility and discourage unau- Leadership and Coordination, Unad- extensive experience overseeing large
thorized individuals from lurking around. dressed Needs and Priorities. multi-family complexes, including prop-
Solution: Inclusive Engagement erties with over 1,200 units. He is known
Security Entry Points Strategies, Effective Communication for his exceptional ability to maintain
Strengthen entry points with sturdy Channels, Resource Mobilization, profitability by fostering positive resi-
doors, high-quality locks, and possibly Rebuilding Trust, Strong Leadership dent relationships and implementing ef-
additional security features such as door and Coordination, Needs Assessment fective cost-control measures.
alarms or smart locks. and Prioritization. wilsonblanchard.com
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