Florida ranks 4th amongst the top 10 states with the highest number of vehicle thefts from 2021-2022, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported over 1 million vehicles stolen in 2022- a 7% increase over 2021, and when you consider that this information only reflects vehicles that were reported stolen- and doesn’t take into consideration vehicle break-ins- that’s a massive number of vehicle-related thefts.
More than ever, apartment and other multifamily residential communities are an appealing target for thieves looking to troll a variety of vehicles for items to steal- whether they’re searching for change, valuables, catalytic converters, or entire vehicles to take. Late at night, they’ll creep through lots and garages, unaware of cameras that may be watching.
Just before 2:00 in the morning, a Stealth security operator observing a Florida apartment community observed an individual accessing multiple vehicles in the parking lot. The operator immediately activated audible alarms to notify the suspect that they were being observed, along with contacting local police dispatch due to the nature of the activity. Responding officers arrived quickly and could be seen searching the area. ECAM security professionals contacted dispatch to confirm that the individual was taken into custody outside of camera view.
Reduce Liability Exposure and Protect Your Property’s Reputation with Proactive Security
Multifamily residential communities looking to maintain a secure environment for their residents while simultaneously protecting themselves from exposure to site liability concerns need reliable, proactive, and cost-effective security measures to do so.
Stealth’s live video monitoring, as demonstrated in the video above, meets those criteria using a combination of cutting-edge technology and human intelligence. Rather than simply using traditional security measures, like passive security cameras, expensive and unreliable security guards, or intermittent courtesy patrols, live monitoring allows for comprehensive coverage that can respond and intervene in suspicious or unwanted activity in real time.
Our analytics-based cameras watch for activity, not just motion, and our trained security professionals can respond to that activity by sounding onsite alarms, coordinating with onsite guards, or contacting local police dispatch with real-time details and descriptions when needed.
Thanks to our ability to provide law enforcement with live data about suspects and locations, our call priority is typically elevated, often leading to faster police response times and arrests or interventions before significant damages occur.
Ready to learn more? Contact us today and speak with one of our multifamily residential security specialists to hear how Stealth can help improve security outcomes at your property while saving you up to 60% versus the costs of traditional guards. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187.
