Blog February 17, 2017 The Benefits of Adding Security Personnel to Your Property Peace of mind can be a tricky thing: Day by day, there are multitudes of seemingly random events which can make a largely negative impact on our quality of life. Like the award-winning book series, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’, the last thing a property manager wants to have to deal with is just that, a series of unfortunate events. Luckily, security personnel are trained to be ready to turn any unfortunate event into a fortunate one. With that being said, there are many benefits to hiring security personnel for your properties. At the forefront of these benefits is of course the safety and peace of mind that security personnel provide. Especially in medium to large sized residential communities, a mobile patrol or front desk security officer can ensure that the properties are kept safe and orderly at all times. By screening people that come in and out of the building and through experience learning who lives within the property and who doesn’t, they’re able to perceive and recognize any suspicious visitors, effectively preventing trouble before it even begins. Another huge benefit is the ability to quickly respond to unexpected emergencies that may arise in your everyday life. Security can assist with circumstances such as helping evacuation during a fire, or calling an ambulance if a resident needs additional medical help. The same can be true for any criminal event, aside from being the first point of protection to prevent criminal actions, the security personnel have a direct line of communication with the police department to notify them of any danger. Crowd management can play a large role in a property’s daily routine as well. In certain scenarios, during large holidays or events, for example, when there are large crowds that may become disorderly or rowdy, having security personnel can ensure that the normal routine is not interrupted by the masses. They can divert traffic to designated areas or remove patrons who are causing disturbances. Lastly, in today’s ever-expanding tech world, new and updated security technology is being released every day. With all the new technology to protect your building, it is essential to have highly trained staff who can not only utilize this equipment, but to work alongside it and empower it. It’s like the saying goes, you wouldn’t go to bed at night without locking the front door of your home, right? Don’t leave your property ‘open’ either – get the best security personnel for all your property’s needs sleep easy at night knowing you’re in good hands. This article was written by Joe Vitorino and edited by Justin LaRocque (Marketing Communications Manager) for Planned Companies, the industry leaders in janitorial, maintenance, concierge/front desk, and security services in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Catering to both residential and commercial properties, we proudly provide services throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and San Francisco. For more information about our services, please visit our website at www.plannedcompanies.com or call us at 888-706-8600.