Is your Washington apartment community benefitting from the security and liability protection advantages of live video surveillance? Community living comes with a wide variety of both benefits and risks. One significant issue for property managers and stakeholders can be difficult to account for: interpersonal issues with residents, their guests, and non-residents.
Domestic issues and other conflicts can escalate quickly- especially afterhours, when alcohol and other substances may play a role. In the video below, live video surveillance plays an important role in intervening in a situation that could have quickly gone in a dangerous direction- an altercation that moved to the parking facilities.
Around 2:15 in the early morning hours, our team of remote monitoring professionals observing an apartment community in Washington spotted what appeared to be a couple engaged in a verbal altercation that began in the elevators. Audible onsite warnings were activated, but the pair continued to engage. The fight eventually led to the parking facilities, where the female entered a vehicle, attempting to leave the premises while the male chased the vehicle. Local police dispatch had been contacted due to the nature of the activity observed, and responded to the property quickly, successfully locating the subjects and taking the male individual into custody without further incident.
Incorporating live video surveillance into the security strategies of apartment communities across North America, including in Washington State, is becoming increasingly essential. This technology can not only allow real-time monitoring of unwanted or dangerous activity but can also aid in deterring potential criminal activities and ensuring the safety of residents before things escalate. There are many benefits for apartment communities that incorporate live video surveillance into their security strategies:
Benefits of Live Video Surveillance for Your Washington Apartment Community
- Crime Deterrence: The visible presence alone of security cameras often serves as a deterrent to potential intruders, reducing the likelihood of criminal activities on the premises.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Remote live video surveillance feeds allow security personnel or property managers to monitor activities as they occur, enabling prompt intervention in suspicious behavior or emergencies and faster police responses.
- Evidence Collection: In the event of an incident, live video footage provides valuable evidence that can assist law enforcement and support legal proceedings.
- Enhanced Resident Safety: Residents are more likely to feel secure knowing that comprehensive surveillance systems are in place, contributing to a sense of community well-being.
A Proactive Security Solution for Apartment Communities Facing Complex Challenges
Live video monitoring is a smart, strategic investment in the safety and security of your property, residents, and staff, offering unparalleled protection. Our AI-powered surveillance system goes beyond traditional recording—it helps to actively deter criminal activity and accelerate police response with instant incident verification.
For multifamily properties grappling with liability risks, theft, vandalism, resident conflicts, and other security challenges, this technology is transformative. As soon as suspicious or potentially dangerous activity is detected, our monitoring team can alert onsite security staff or law enforcement, ensuring a swift response- just as shown in the video above. Hundreds of similar success stories highlight our system’s effectiveness. This enhanced security goes beyond safeguarding residents, it can also foster a sense of confidence and satisfaction, often leading to higher rental rates and lower vacancy rates.
The bottom line is clear: enhanced security translates to improved business outcomes. Property managers who invest in proactive video monitoring not only protect their communities from burglary, theft, and trespassing, they also strengthen their property’s market position and drive a higher return on investment.
Ready to elevate your property’s security strategy? Contact us today to speak with one of our security specialists, book your demo, and learn how you can achieve better security outcomes at your properties.
