Most people see the holidays as a time of joy and family get-togethers. Criminals see the holidays as an opportunity to break into homes to steal gifts and other valuables. Gated communities are not immune to holiday crime. Many gated community management companies, especially in high-end areas such as Calabasas and Beverly Hills, add security measures including extra security guard patrols during the holidays to keep community members and their properties protected.

Stringent Access Control. While a gated community requires all those who enter to check-in at an entry point, criminals still enter–by posing as delivery drivers and maintenance or construction workers. They also hop walls and fences to gain access by bypassing the guard gate altogether. If the entry point is manned by a security guard, strict guidelines for entrance must be put in place such as requiring contact with the homeowner to verify they are expecting a visitor.

Holiday Security Guards. Some management companies add extra security guards to patrol neighborhoods. Besides looking for suspicious activity, they will escort delivery trucks and service contractors to their destination to ensure they aren’t entering for nefarious reasons. Security guards can also be present at holiday parties in clubhouses or other public sites to make sure guests behave properly.

Prominently Placed Security Cameras. Security cameras in plain view can deter a large number of criminals from carrying out their plans. Ideally, security camera feeds are viewed in real-time by a security team. That way, anything suspicious can be reported immediately to the onsite guards for quick action.

Access Control Security is a licensed and bonded security guard company that provides extra security services during the holidays.  To request a quote for your gated community in California or Arizona, give Access Control Security a call at (877) 482-7324 or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request.