At the risk of being glib, residential security hits people right at home. It’s the most personal form of community and goes o the safety of individuals and families. Nothing is more important in our field. Naturally, current and prospective clients of Spear Security Inc. in Denver have questions.
What Areas of a Residential Property are Most Important to Secure?
Parking areas are the first place most people approach a residence. Uniformed security – either stationed in kiosks or employing well-marked vehicles – can monitor which people and vehicles enter a residential area to screen out unauthorized individuals and enforce parking rules. Typically, just the appearance of security personnel — with or without vehicles — will discourage the vast majority of would-be intruders.
Naturally, the entrance to a residence, whether a front gate or the first floor of a high-rise condominium complex can also be monitored. When it is well-handled, having a security professional stationed at one or more entrances sends a powerful message. At Spear Security Inc. we place great importance on employing only experienced and intelligent individuals who maintain a professional attitude that is also friendly, helpful, and low-key.
What Happens if Intruders try to Gain Entry?
The vast majority of would-be intruders are petty thieves, bored youngsters, or possibly disgruntled individuals or former spouses or partners. All pose potentially serious threats in different ways but all are highly manageable in most cases.
Oftentimes, visible uniformed personnel can cause would-be troublemakers to flee. Most small-time thieves, vandals, and loiterers are looking for the easiest targets they can find and will move on if a target looks to be hard.
People who may have personal issues with residents or personnel can be more of a challenge. Spear Security Inc. always emphasizes a de-escaltory approach that focuses on lowering the temperature of situations at all time. Most people can be persuaded to move along with a firm but gentle approach. For those who are more persistent, we try to keep them occupied until law enforcement or first-responders are summoned. Of course, in the very rare cases where individuals pose a more immediate threat, we always seek to take the least aggressive but also the most effective approach to ensure the safety of residents and employees.
Can Electronic Surveillance Replace Human Security?
Not really, but it can be of enormous assistance either as a supplement to personnel or a valid, less expensive, alternative in situations where 24/7 guards are not feasible. High-tech video and audio surveillance – sometimes monitored by Spear personnel – can be of enormous help. We use the latest in leading-edge security hardware for everything from construction site security to large corporate facilities as well as a means of protecting entrances and exits. Though perhaps less intimidating to would-be troublemakers as personnel, the certain knowledge that an area is under direct surveillance can discourage many.
What Other Issues Do Residential Security Professionals Handle
Residences are filled with people — and often pets as well. People and animals all have unique personalities and difficult situations can arise. While Spear Security personnel always endeavor to maintain a light footprint and allow residents to work out issues on their own and curb their pets. Of course, when human disagreements or animal behavior is unpleasant enough to disturb neighbors, security may be needed to step into the situation.
Many cases are simple matters of reminding residents of the property’s rules or resolving misunderstandings or settling minor grievances. Our team is adept at the art of conflict resolution and will typically be able to resolve issues peacefully and hopefully amicably. But, of course, in the very rare instances when situations are more serious. We can take the necessary steps to resolve the matter in the calmest but most effective fashion possible.
Do You or Your Organization Need Residential Security in Colorado?
Spear Security Inc. is a Denver-based company employing only the finest in personnel and technology. For more information on residential and/or general security services, call Spear Security Inc. today at the number on your screen or via our contact page.