Domestic disturbances in apartment buildings and other multifamily residential communities can have a significant negative impact both those directly involved and the broader community. This is especially true when incidents go unchecked, or problem residents become chronic offenders. Close proximity means conflicts between members of one household may disturb neighbors, creating scenarios where quiet enjoyment is violated.
There is also a risk of incidents spreading beyond a single unit and into shared spaces, jeopardizing resident safety. Addressing the root causes behind these conflicts, including domestic abuse, and better soundproofing measures could limit their ripple effects. Overall, a compassionate, community-minded approach is needed to promote security and wellbeing for all- and while property management may do their best to maintain a compassionate and thoughtful approach within their community, they are not a substitute for mental health professionals, social workers, or other behavior specialists.
Property managers have their hands full with a wide range of other community responsibilities. Managing the intricacies of residents’ relationships falls outside of that range- but proactive and effective security solutions can help where property management cannot.
Watch how a domestic disturbance in a Texas multifamily community was resolved with help from live video monitoring professionals in the video below:
At approximately 12:40 a.m., Stealth security professionals monitoring a northeast Texas multifamily community observed two individuals engaging in a physical altercation. Monitoring operators immediately activated audible alarms, as well as contacted the onsite security officer and local police dispatch. Responding officers arrived onsite quickly and were observed on camera making contact with one of the combatants. Stealth was later contacted by the police dispatchers who confirmed one of the individuals had been placed under arrest.
Promote Safety and Security for Your Residents with Live Video Monitoring
As a property manager, ensuring residents feel secure in their home is a top priority. However, issues like trespassing, domestic disturbances, vandalism, and other criminal activity can diminish that sense of safety if left unaddressed. These incidents not only make residents feel unsafe but also pose liability risks and may hurt your property’s reputation.
The good news is that proactive security solutions like Stealth’s live video monitoring can help deter these problems and maintain safety. Our video monitoring service combines highly trained professionals with advanced technology to detect concerning activity as it occurs. We can then take swift, customized action – from sounding on-site alarms to contacting local authorities when appropriate.
Because our team provides police with real-time incident details, our calls are typically high priority. This can translate to faster response times and improved security outcomes for your property. We tailor our services to meet your community’s specific needs with flexible and cost-effective solutions that can reduce security costs by up to 60% compared to traditional methods.
Residents deserve to feel secure in their homes. Contact us today to learn how our video monitoring can proactively protect your property and help deter unwanted activity in real time.
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