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FAQ: Community Database Management – FLCAJ January

Why have records of residents and visitors entering a community? Database management of residents, their contact information, and visitor records is important for communities in several ways. However, creating and managing a database of such kind, especially for large communities, can be challenging and time-consuming for property managers or association board members. To ease the…

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Anticipating the Future of Security – FLCAJ December

Five years ago, the use of analytics in community security was much less common and often times not affordable for many associations. With technological improvements, providers are much more capable today to supply and administer analytics in various areas of communities and at a more reasonable price. This is especially helpful for communities that suffer…

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FAQ: Access Control What Types of Access Control Exist? – FLCAJ November

One of the most common security measures used in communities and businesses is access control. This type of system uses database technology paired with an individual identifier to grant or deny access through gates or doors. In addition to controlling who is permitted to enter an area or room, the system can allow officials to…

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Securing Your Community with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

As many people return to Florida for the winter months, now is great time to reevaluate a community’s security and systems. One of the simplest ways to do so is by following the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design guidelines. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted), can be defined as how an environment…

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Securing Your Community Against Workplace Violence – FLCAJ August

How to Handle Disgruntled Employees or Upset Residents Preparation for workplace violence at a community should not be overlooked. Although it is a concern that is hopefully avoided, there are precautionary measures that can help prevent violence, as well as systems that can assist in handling upset employees, terminated workers, or angry residents. All of…

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Security – Keep People in the Plan – FLCAJ June

For a complete security system, there is no contest between man and machine; it will take the best of both. Crystal Clark with Envera Systems advises, “Having the right security sys- tem can prevent a problem, detect a problem, and respond to a problem—as well as provide evidence when an incident occurs.” These goals are…

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FAQ: How Can a Gated Community Reduce Wait Times at the Entrance? – FLCAJ July

It’s a question and issue that almost everyone faces. Whether you are the property manager, a resident living in a gated community, a vendor, or a visitor that uses a community’s gate often — it is easy to relate to the frustrations that come with long wait times at a community entrance. Many people refer…

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Saving and Securing with Hybrid Guarding – FLCAJ June

When residential communities address gate guard security for their assets, they typically think of traditional measures. That generally includes a security guard and cameras. What isn’t immediately thought of is the cost of a security guard and how it will add up over years, as well as how a camera system will be managed, archived…

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Frequently Asked Questions: Video Surveillance – FLCAJ

What is the Difference between a Proactive and Reactive Video Surveillance System? Camera surveillance is one of the most widely used practices in security. Closed-circuit television, or CCTV, is commonly used to deter crimes, capture information in case of an incident and provide evidence when necessary. Today, these camera systems have become more proactive as…

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Preventing Gate Damage – And How to Deal with it When it Happens

You don’t have to be in this industry to know that gates and barrier arms get hit a lot. More than a lot. Whether you live in a gated community, visit friends or family that do, or just pass by, the damage is hard to miss when it happens. Often times the gate was hit…

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Outdated Entries: Keeping up with Technology

Entry Into the Community If you haven’t waited in the long line at the entrance to a community, you’re one of few. It’s a frustration many encounter in their own neighborhoods, or the neighborhood of a friend. The common culprit—an outdated entry system. To make matters worse, the overall security of the community is likely suffering.…

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Frequently Asked Questions: Camera Surveillance Concerns – FLCAJ

Camera Surveillance: How long does video record for? One of the most prevalent forms of security is camera surveillance, or recording certain areas of properties. It is a common and relatively simple measure to see what happened when someone wasn’t looking. That is, if it is done properly. While determining the system to use or…