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Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems Installation Division Inc. a leader of innovative systems for over 27 years.

Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems Installation Division Inc. a leader of innovative systems for over 27 years.

  • Posted: Oct 30, 2024
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Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems Installation Division Inc. has been a leader of innovative systems for over 27 years. Our Fire Alarm Company serve and install most major brands of fire alarm systems and security products. Our licensed and certified staff is available 24 hours for emergency system repairs. We are factory authorized dealers for various manufacturers of low voltage systems. Below are the systems and services we provide:

 

  • Annual certifications for fire alarm systems
  • Service contract fire alarm systems.
  • Fire alarm and burglar alarm monitoring contracts.
  • BDA frequency testing (bidirectional amplification systems installed).
  • BDA installations of existing buildings.
  • 24 hour emergency service.
  • Engineered fire alarm system installations, engineering department.
  • ELSS engineered reporting for compliance.
  • Fire alarm systems installations all types.
  • U.L- ETL certifications.
  • Runner service contracts.

 

How often should fire alarm systems be tested

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Fire Alarm systems have become unavoidable and can be found in many spots. Be it your home, office, condo, shopping center, or practically any other place, the necessity of the presence of a fire alarm system has made their presence more widespread. Hence, we at Premier Fire Alarms And Integration Systems Installation Division Inc. have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that our customers have fire alarm systems that are up and running.

Regardless of the nature of your business, having a fire alarm system in place is a necessity. It is equally vital to make sure that your fire system is working efficiently, and for this reason, specific inspection tests have to be carried out. We will discuss the details of these inspections below and how frequently they should be carried out to enhance your knowledge on the subject.

 

The frequency of your Fire Alarm System Inspections

Living in Dade County, you need to ensure that frequent tests are carried out on your fire alarm system. The regularity of these inspections is discussed in detail below. When we talk about fire alarm inspection, one thing to remember is that the frequency of these routine checkups depends on the type of fire alarm system you have installed and its usage. The system’s location also plays a role in determining how often you should carry out these tests.

The purpose behind a fire alarm is to detect any smoke or possible fire hazards and alert everyone to evacuate the building safely, and tackle the problem accordingly. The inability of a fire alarm system to not work efficiently could compromise the safety of the people present in the vicinity of the system. Therefore, you must take this seriously and ensure that your fire alarm system is not prone to making any errors.

 

Carrying out the Fire Alarm Inspection 

Depending on your satisfaction and your system’s needs, fire alarm inspections can be carried out annually, semi-annually, or even on a quarter-year basis. In addition to this, you can also keep a check on your fire systems by doing some in-house tests. The more frequently you test your system, the more likely you are to detect a problem and resolve it on a timely basis.

When you carry out tests on your fire alarm system, there are many problems that you can detect. If you are inspecting by yourself without involving a professional, here are some areas you can focus on. Your in-home tests can help you see damaged or melted fuses, equipment that has been interfaced, problems in lamps or LEDs in your system, primary power supply, and trouble signals emitted by the control unit. On a broader scale, you can even detect problems with the battery, DACR, and CO2 detectors in your system.

Depending on how intensive and detailed your inspection is, you can detect a multitude of problems that can impact the overall operational efficiency of your system.

 

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If you are looking for a company to conduct fire alarm inspections in Dade County, we are the ideal choice! With a highly professional team equipped with a high skill set, we have been able to carry out fire system maintenance and inspection with utmost care and proficiency over the past. Not only will the tests allow us to detect flaws in your system time, but we will also help in keeping your system maintained and resolve any detected issues. Your safety is our number one priority, and we understand how important fire safety is.

 

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Secured Technologies: Security of your property or needing a trusted partner to help you build a state of the art Access Control Solution.

Secured Technologies: Security of your property or needing a trusted partner to help you build a state of the art Access Control Solution.

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Secured Technologies Inc.

305-893-1269

Whether you are adding some final touches to the security of your property or needing a trusted partner to help you build a state of the art Access Control solution, CCTV and fire or intruder alarm system, Secured Technologies has a wide range of options to help you.

Covering a range of security services, from small restoration and maintenance jobs to providing full blown biometric no-touch access control complete with Facial Recognition and world class CCTV, Secured Technologies is your partner in securing your building.

We offer state-of-the-art access control systems, alarm systems, intruder detection systems, CCTV, IT, integration, installation, support and maintenance services. We are a licensed and insured security service provider in the state of Florida.

Our Company’s in-house design specialist incorporates modern

High-Rise Design Technologies for Condominium, Hotel, Apartments,

Hospitals and Corporate Office towers. Secured Technologies is

responsible for some of the most secured Condominium Towers

throughout South Florida.

 

Secured Technologies Inc.

Ross Logan

Director of Operations

305-893-1269

687 NE 124th Street, North Miami, FL 33161

http://www.secured-technologies.com

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All In One System – manage so many devices on you properties. you control access for owners and guests at your fingertips!

All In One System – manage so many devices on you properties. you control access for owners and guests at your fingertips!

  • Posted: May 20, 2024
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Smart Entry Systems

(626) 213-7557

All In One System – manage so many devices on you properties. you control access for owners and guests at your fingertips!

  • Simple Installation, Wirelessly connects to the Internet using plain WiFi without the need to pay for land lines, POTS, VOIP, SIP, nor LTE.
  • Surveillance Camera Integration, Pull images from other camera(s) mounted near by the entrance for a multi-directional view of the access  w/ event in the entry log.
  • Create temporary guest codes for pre-authorized visitors using the phone app.
  • Conveniently manage your property with a browser from anywhere with Internet access.
  • Accept deliveries from any shipper, residents can collect packages 24/7. Mix and match from 9, 6, or 4 door models to suit your community.
  • Eliminate coins from communal washers, dryers, electric car charging stations, short term rentals of conference and party room

Sales Manager: Wanchai Siriwalothakul

Phone: 626-213-7557
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10 Reasons to Switch to Keyless Entry

10 Reasons to Switch to Keyless Entry

  • Posted: May 20, 2024
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If you own or manage a building that still uses keys, you’re at a security risk. Keyless entry is a much more effective security solution, leaving your people and property much more secure. When it comes to keyless entry, you can opt for keycards or codes that employees use to gain entry. In either case, only these specific keycards or codes will open the doors that are protected. We’ve compiled the top ten reasons why switching to keyless entry will leave your building more safe and secure.

 

1. Traditional Keys Leave You Vulnerable

Keys are easy to duplicate and locks are easy to pick, leaving your building vulnerable to break ins, theft, property damage, and other issues. Additionally, if a key is lost or stolen, your building is at risk until you get your locks changed, which can be costly and time-consuming. Opting for keyless entry can eliminate these issues and maximize the protection for your building.

2. Access Control

One of the best parts about keyless entry is the ability to turn off a key card’s or code’s access immediately. If an employee is terminated or unexpectedly quits, you won’t have to wait for him to return a key, you can simply turn off his access. You can rest easy knowing that terminated employees will not have access to your building regardless of whether they remember to return their keys or not.

3. One Key Per Person

Often times, different parts of the building need to be accessed by different individuals. Certain employees might be granted full access, while others might only have access to one section of the building. With an access control system, every employee, regardless of her security clearance, will need only a single key card or code. You can customize each employee’s key card or code to grant access to only the parts of the building you want her to have access to. Therefore, every employee will have one key that lets her into all appropriate sections of the building.

4. Tracking Entries

With an access control system, you will get a log of who is entering the building when and from what entrance. This information is a good way to keep track of employees to have a good idea of when most people are gone and security should be heightened. If there is ever a security breach, these logs will be instrumental in conducting an investigation.

5. Losing Your Keys Simplified

If an employee loses her key, it’s no problem. You can quickly shut off access to her old key card and issue her a new one. If you opt for key codes, then there is no opportunity to lose the code. In either case, you won’t have to worry about changing locks or issuing new keys to everyone. Additionally, you’ll never have to worry about forgetting to lock up. In many cases, doors will lock automatically every time they are closed. Because you can access your access control system from a mobile device, it’s easy to check whether the doors are locked and lock them right from your mobile device when they’re not.

6. Cutting Costs

Issuing multiple keys to every employee can be expensive. Key cards are easily replaced and much less expensive. Key codes are easily changed with no additional equipment. If an employee loses a key, you’ll never have to worry about changing all of your locks. Changing the locks and issuing new keys to all employees can be extremely costly. You can avoid these costs with keyless entry.

7. Difficult to Duplicate

If your security system is entirely dependent on traditional keys, you can be very susceptible to theft. Traditional keys are very easy to duplicate. Often, someone can take a key down to the nearest hardware store to duplicate a key. Many people have the ability to duplicate keys at home as well. Key cards, on the other hand, cannot be duplicated without extremely sophisticated equipment. Therefore, using key cards instead of traditional keys will help keep your building more secure.

 

8. Attached to Employee IDs

If your business already requires employees to carry or wear identification, keyless entry can seamlessly integrate with these IDs. You have the ability to make these ID cards your keycards, so that employees do not have something new to carry. If your employees are already required to wear ID, they will not have anything additional to remember and you can be sure that they always have their keycard on them. Integrating keycards with employee IDs will minimize changes for your employees while keeping your property protected.

9. Integration With Security Equipment

Your keyless entry can be easily integrated with existing security measures and surveillance equipment. The doors can include alarms that go off if the door is opened at a time or by a person that it shouldn’t be. You can also set your doors to turn off security alarms when the door is opened by valid personnel. Your cameras can be set up to closely follow movement of anyone entering the building after hours. Integrated keyless entry with your existing security measures will greatly improve the overall security of your building.

10. Simple Installation

One of the best parts about keyless entry is the fact that it does not require significant additional equipment. A simple attachment is added to your existing door. This attachment is what will be swiped or tapped by the key card, or will include numbers that employees will punch in for their codes. The technology of the system operates remotely and therefore does not require additional equipment. It can operate on your existing devices. Keyless entry will not add new equipment to your building and will be simple to install.

United Security Incorporated | Access Control Systems

At USI Integrated Solutions, we bring together a highly experienced team, keen strategic planning and in-depth understanding of the leading technologies in the field. For 27 years we have brought peace of mind to our clients through the careful application of investigative talent and technology implementation.

 

New Member: United Security, Inc. 

Contact:

John Libby
Regional Manager
United Security, Inc.
950 South Pine Island Road-Suite A 150
Plantation, FL 33324
Mobile: (407)-675-7960
JLibby@usisecurity.com
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“Video Cameras—for Surveillance Purposes Only” by Kevin L. Edwards of Becker Lawyers

“Video Cameras—for Surveillance Purposes Only” by Kevin L. Edwards of Becker Lawyers

“Video Cameras—for Surveillance Purposes Only”

Many associations have installed video surveillance cameras within the community common areas as a means to provide security for their residents. However, good intentions often lead to unanticipated consequences. In fact the use of video cameras may expose an association to liability.

Generally, an association is not a guarantor or insurer of any person’s safety and is not obligated to provide “security” to its residents. However, once an association assumes a duty to provide security, it must do so in a non-negligent manner. This may very well be the case with installing “security cameras.” Florida courts have routinely held that if an association undertakes, or appears to undertake, the duty to provide security for its community, it must also take certain measures to prevent criminal activity from occurring on the premises.

For example, the court in Vazquez v. Lago Grande Homeowners Ass’n, 900 So. 2d 587 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004), ruled that the association had a duty to exercise reasonable care to guard its residents against crime or criminal activity because the association had undertaken the responsibility to provide such security. In this case the association was a gated community with a guardhouse staffed 24 hours a day. The developer marketed the complex on the basis of safety, and the association collected a specific part of its assessments to provide for security. A resident of the association moved into the community because it appeared safe and was gated. The resident had many visitors, including a former neighbor and the neighbor’s children. One day the  former neighbor’s estranged husband came into the community to pick up his children and got into an argument with the resident. Thereafter, the resident instructed the association’s security guards not to let the estranged husband into the community. Despite this, the security guards allowed the estranged husband to enter the community, and he shot the resident, shot and killed his ex-wife, and killed himself. The court found that the association had breached its duty to provide security because it continued to employ the security guards despite knowing that they routinely let unauthorized individuals into the community. Therefore, the association was found liable for the death of a visitor and  injury of a resident.

Thus, associations may wish to be careful not to label the video cameras as “security cameras” and instead let the owners know that the cameras are for surveillance purposes only. As previously mentioned, associations have no duty to provide security, and having “security cameras” will lead owners to believe that the association is providing security.

Regardless of whether the association uses video cameras, it is still liable for criminal conduct that is reasonably foreseeable. In Czerwinski v. Sunrise Point Condominium, 540 So. 2d 199 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1999), the court ruled that a landlord generally has no duty to ensure the safety of its tenants or to protect them from the criminal acts of third persons unless the criminal occurrence is reasonably foreseeable. The court further noted that the landlord’s knowledge of prior crimes, against both persons and property, is relevant to the issue of foreseeability, even if the prior criminal acts are lesser crimes than the one committed against the plaintiff.

Based on these cases, community associations have been held liable in tort for failure to take precautions against criminal activities committed against the owners and residents if those criminal activities are reasonably foreseeable; and in addition they have been held liable when they voluntarily provide security services but fail to provide them in a reasonable manner.

Thus, if the association is inclined to install video cameras, it must do so in a reasonably prudent manner and should make sure the cameras are always being maintained in good condition and repaired as needed.

Another issue with providing cameras in the community is whether or not the cameras record audio. Florida law (Section 934.03, FS) makes it illegal to intentionally intercept, attempt to intercept, or procure any other person to intercept any wire, electronic, or oral communication through the use of a device if one does not have the prior consent of all parties. Therefore, the association’s cameras must be limited to visual images. The process of taking and recording video is perfectly legal, and you do not need to notify the owners or post signs upon the property that the association is taking or recording video. There is no privacy issue as long as the cameras are not directed into a resident’s home or into a bathroom, shower, changing room, or other area where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy for persons who use the common areas or come onto the association’s property (with the exception of bathrooms, showers, units, etc.).

Lastly, a surveillance camera’s video recordings are not part of the association’s official records. The association’s official records are limited to written records, and a video recording is not a written record. As such, video camera recordings are not open for review by the association’s membership. Moreover, an association is not legally obligated to store the recordings for any specific period of time. However, if stored for any amount of time, the association must be sure to preserve the video in case it may be used as evidence in a court proceeding. Video footage should, therefore, be made and stored in a location where it will not be tampered with or duplicated. The footage should be stored in a secure location with access limited to authorized personal. Any footage that is to be kept should be preserved in an original and unaltered version by saving it in a secure manner that is incapable of being edited.

 

Mr. Edwards manages the community association practice in Becker’s Sarasota office and serves as corporate counsel to hundreds of condominium, cooperative, mobile home, and homeowners’ associations located in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Highlands Counties. Mr. Edwards is also one of only 190 attorneys statewide who is a board-certified specialist in condominium and planned development law.

In addition to his extensive experience as a community association lawyer, Mr. Edwards has trial and appellate experience in many areas of corporate and civil litigation, construction litigation, covenant enforcement, real estate, and foreclosure law.

For more information email kedwards@beckerlawyers.com, or visit www.beckerlawyers.com.

 

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SECURING YOUR GATED COMMUNITY Exactly Who Is Allowed In? by KBR Legal

SECURING YOUR GATED COMMUNITY Exactly Who Is Allowed In? by KBR Legal

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SECURING YOUR GATED COMMUNITY  Exactly Who Is Allowed In?

by  Kaye Bender Rembaum

 

While living in a gated community can add peace of mind for the residents who live behind the gates, there are many important considerations for the association when crafting rules and regulations regarding who may and who may not be permitted to enter the community. In today’s gated communities, there are three entry control options: (i) live personnel to monitor the gate, (ii) a virtual gate guard where the gate guard who allows guests to pass through is off-site and monitoring electronically, or (iii) a simple call box.

Many associations adopt rules which require visitors to the community to present valid identification to ensure that the visitors are authorized by the association or a resident to enter the community. But, what kind of identification can an association require? Are there limits? In the end, the association must balance its interest in ensuring that only authorized visitors enter the community with the rights of the owners and the visitors entering the community.

One question which bears analysis is, is the association permitted to “swipe” a driver license? Section 322.143, Fla. Stat. (2021), defines “swiping” a driver license as the act of passing a driver license or identification card through a device that is “capable of deciphering, in an electronically readable format, the information electronically encoded in a magnetic strip or bar code on the driver license or identification.”

Pursuant to §322.143, Fla. Stat. (2021), a private entity is not permitted to “swipe” an individual’s driver license or identification card to capture and store information contained in the magnetic strip unless the individual consents to allow this, and the association informs the individual what information will be collected and the purpose or purposes for which it will be used. However, an exception exists in that the association is allowed to “swipe” the driver license to verify the authenticity of the driver license, as long as the association is not capturing and storing the information on the magnetic strip. More specifically, §322.143(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2021), provides, in pertinent part, the following:

    (2) Except as provided in subsection (6), a private entity may not swipe an individual’s driver license or identification card, except for the following purposes:

        (a) To verify the authenticity of a driver license or identification card or to verify the identity of the individual if the individual pays for a good or service with a method other than cash, returns an item, or requests a refund.

 

 

In accordance with the foregoing, an association is permitted to “swipe” a driver license but is not permitted to store, sell, or share the personal information collected from swiping the driver license. Although swiping without storing the information is permitted, this author recommends that the association fully avoid swiping the driver license. If the information was inadvertently or even temporarily stored on the device that the association used to swipe the driver license, the association would be in violation of this statute. Note that manually collecting personal information or making a photocopy or other copy of the front of the driver license is not prohibited by the statute and is a far safer practice.

Another question worth addressing is, can the association require a valid United States driver license for any drivers entering the community? Be warned, such a requirement could land the association in hot water. Although the association can likely require any driver entering the community to have a valid driver license, the association cannot require that the license be issued in the United States.

Pursuant to §322.04(1), Fla. Stat. (2021), “a nonresident who is at least 16 years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid noncommercial driver license issued to the nonresident in his or her home state or country” is permitted to operate a vehicle without a Florida license. In other words, a driver with a proper license in another state or another country is legally permitted to drive in Florida as long as they have their valid noncommercial driver license in their possession. Similarly, an association should accept a valid license issued from another state or country for entry into the community.

If the above is not enough to encourage your associations to accept driver licenses from all countries and states, consider that a policy requiring a driver license issued in the United States may be considered a violation of the Fair Housing Act in that doing so may be deemed discrimination based upon national origin and may form the basis of a discrimination lawsuit based on disparate treatment or disparate impact. “Disparate treatment” is an intentional form of discrimination, whereas “disparate impact” discrimination occurs when a policy has an unintentional negative effect on members of a protected class. Thus, while this author is not aware of any such appellate decisions issued in the State of Florida, the last thing any association needs is to be the first defendant in such a Fair Housing Act lawsuit.

 

With regard to all rules adopted by the board of the association, rules regarding who can enter the community are only enforceable if they are within the board’s scope of authority and are reasonable for the purpose. If a rule is outside the board’s scope of authority as set out in the governing documents of the association, or if the rule represents arbitrary or capricious decision-making, such rule will not be enforceable. When adopting rules, remember the following:

  1. The board or the body making the rule must have authority from the governing documents or statute to adopt the rule.
  2. The rule cannot conflict with any rights afforded by documents of higher priority, whether express or implied rights.
  3. The rule must be reasonable. Reasonableness is hard to define, but the case law provides that the rule must be rationally related to a legitimate association objective. The rule cannot be wholly arbitrary or capricious.
  4. The rule cannot contravene any law or compelling public policies.
  5. The rule must be adopted in a procedurally correct manner, which includes proper notice.

 

On a different note, remember that material alterations to the gate area may require a vote of the membership.

In regard to official records and as to homeowners associations, §720.303(5)(c), Fla. Stat. (2021), provides, in relevant part, that although part of the official records of the association, “[i]nformation an association obtains in a gated community in connection with guests’ visits to parcel owners or community residents” are not accessible to members.

As is evident from this discussion, there are many different issues to take into consideration when drafting rules governing who is permitted in your community. To ensure that your rules comply with Florida law, we recommend that the association have its counsel review any rules prior to their adoption.

Jeffrey A. Rembaum, Esq., BCS

Jeffrey Rembaum’s, Esq. legal practice consists of representation of condominium, homeowners, commercial and mobile home park associations, as well as exclusive country club communities and the developers who build them. Mr. Rembaum is a Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law. He is the creator of “Rembaum’s Association Roundup,” an e-magazine devoted to the education of community association board members, managers, developers and anyone involved with Florida’s community associations. His column appears monthly in the Florida Community Association Journal. Every year since 2012, Mr. Rembaum has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list, and was also named Legal Elite by Florida Trends Magazine. He can be reached at 561-241-4462.

 


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Resident Experience Management platform can help you deliver superior resident experiences and help you exceed resident expectations.

Resident Experience Management platform can help you deliver superior resident experiences and help you exceed resident expectations.

An effective portal solution for managing electronic communications with features that increases the resident experience. In this article, we look at how our Resident Experience Management platform can help you deliver superior resident experiences and help you exceed resident expectations.

By Concierge Plus

Due to pandemic restrictions, many management offices were inaccessible to residents. This caused a greater reliance on telephone and e-mail communication. For many residents, failure of management to respond to their queries in a proper way created distrust and a perception that the management company is incompetent. The root cause to this problem is the lack of an effective portal solution for managing electronic communications with features that increases the resident experience. In this article, we look at how our Resident Experience Management platform can help you deliver superior resident experiences and help you exceed resident expectations.

Efficient maintenance request process

The main responsibility of any management company is to ensure that community associations are well maintained. Residents should be able to report maintenance requests as soon as possible from wherever they are. While calls and text messages can get your attention, residents might not be able to explain the situation entirely. However, via Concierge Plus’ Service Request feature, they can give details of their concern and even upload pictures or videos to aid their explanation.
Requests are always tracked by unit, so you’ll always be able to access a history of what happened. And full reporting features mean you can very quickly generate all the information you need to update your board or your residents.

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Transparency in association governance

Since the tragic Surfside condo collapse in Miami, residents are asking for more transparency from their elected board members. Transparency is characterized by visibility or accessibility of information concerning association practices.
Board members can use Concierge Plus as a platform for keeping residents in the loop with regards to anything related to building maintenance. Since the tragic Surfside condo collapse, we’ve been told that residents are particularly asking for their board’s plan on risk mitigation.
Board members can share documents such as a Reserve Study with unit owners using our File Sharing feature. This is a password-protected repository for important documents and is a great place to store articles of incorporation, meeting minutes, rules and regulations.

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Virtual owner meetings and AGMs

As the pandemic eases and we resume in-person gatherings, hybrid meetings are slowly becoming a permanent part of how community associations function.
Board members can easily add HD web conferencing, automate attendance, enable eligible owners to vote online, and more through our all-in-one virtual meeting platform integration with GetQuorum.
Advanced and real-time electronic voting allows owners to vote securely on important meeting matters before or during the meeting using GetQuorum’s dynamic online platform.
Electronic voting offers substantial cost savings, improved efficiency and significantly reduces errors associated with traditional paper-based voting.

Efficient package management

Community managers, security guards and concierges everywhere are fighting a losing battle trying to keep up with the unrelenting wave of incoming parcels during the holiday season. When staff members spend more time accepting, storing and retrieving parcels, they can’t focus on their security duties.
With Concierge Plus’ Notification feature, you can avoid ending up with front desk congestion and angry residents. Use Concierge Plus to manage package deliveries with automated emails and an easy tracking process. Residents can select to be notified by text message (SMS) or by an automated phone call, which is perfect for urgent and timely notifications.
With our barcode scanner your team can quickly scan every package that arrives, and when residents come to pick-up their packages, they simply sign on a digital signature pad to confirm their identity permanently and securely.
Last but not least, we also offer beautifully designed, 40″ digital lobby display screens which you can use to alert residents that items are available for pick-up.

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Secure resident and visitor parking

For most residents, the safety factors associated with condo living are a huge consideration in choosing life in a community association.
Concierge Plus can help you manage who is coming in and out, where they are parking, and if they have permission to enter the building. Our integrated hardware offerings alleviate confusion with parking pass printers that clearly denote who is parking where.
The printer connects easily to your computer and facilitates tracking of visitor vehicle details such as license plate number, make, and color. A parking pass receipt will print automatically for visitors to display on their dashboards.

 

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5 Potential Risks to Your Business If You Have Poor Security

5 Potential Risks to Your Business If You Have Poor Security

Every business is susceptible to threats, hacking, vandalism, etc. which is why prioritizing security for your business can help reduce the implications of these situations. The risks of having poor security can far outweigh what you’d invest in for a good system, so keep these 5 potential risks in mind when considering the security (or lack thereof) at your business.

No Procedure to Handle Incidents

Security breaches and theft does happen, but what’s worse is not having any sort of procedure to handle the issue. And without a proper security procedure, it’s likely incidents will happen more often. It’s better to be prepared for something that could happen then to be surprised and ill-equipped for when something does, so it’s essential for your business to have a clear security procedure.

Legal Liability

As a business owner, you not only have to protect your brand, but you have the responsibility of protecting the safety of your customers, clients, and vendors’. If that information is not secure and something were to happen, these people could lose trust in you, or possibly pursue legal action that could heavily impact your business. It’s important you are following regulations and complying with routine security checks to ensure your business is safe and running efficiently, and so that information is safe and secure under your account. Taking the right steps to safeguard data and regulate personnel allowed access to this information will help your business improve security and reduce liability.

Increase of Theft and Vandalism

Unfortunately, no business is safe from theft or vandalism, and a lack of security only makes you more vulnerable. This can delay business growth and without action, lead to an increase of incidents. Poor security at your business can cost you stolen goods or assets that can’t be replaced, which can affect your profits, and employee’s safety and trust.

There are a few ways to act on these incidents. First, get a security assessment to help you determine your company’s current state of security, and what needs to be improved upon. Then you can figure out an acceptable security system to be installed, to ensure you’re taking the right precautions to safeguarding your property.

Tainted Business Reputation

If employees and clients are susceptible to your poor security measures, the reputation of your business could sink. Customers and employees could possibly seek other places to feel safe, exposing you to harsh reviews and a decrease in business. People and workers want to interact with a business they trust, this can include having latest technology, and security systems such as cameras or alarms. On the flip side, a business that is growing should increase their security, as there are more visitors, employees, or important data that needs to be protected. You should want your business to be a safe and trusted establishment for all involved, which is why having a good security system is vital for your reputation.

Employees Feel Unsafe

The safety of your employees and company data should be the upmost of importance to your business, so if you’re employees are aware of your poor security, it’s likely they will feel unsafe at work. Security issues, limited regulation of the building, or outdated technology can show a lack of interest in the company’s security precautions, which can contribute to a negative work environment and high employee turnover rates. As mentioned previously, this can also harm the reputation of your business, so having a strong security system is the best way to ensure a sense of safety and reliability for your business.

Contact:

John Libby
Regional Manager
United Security, Inc.
950 South Pine Island Road-Suite A 150
Plantation, FL 33324
Mobile: (407)-675-7960
JLibby@usisecurity.com

 

  United Security Inc. (USI) provides contract security solutions and investigation services to a select group of vertical markets. For the past 30 years, USI has created safe, secure environments for commercial and government employees and customers by investing in our people, innovation and relationships. USI is committed to delivering:

  • Responsive management and security personnel
  • Continuous quality improvement and training
  • Consistent, client-focused service and performance

 

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Garing Parking Enforcement / Garing Property Services

Garing Parking Enforcement / Garing Property Services

Garing Parking Enforcement / Garing Property Services

We pride ourselves on providing invaluable services to HOAs/COAs and their property managers throughout S. Florida that facilitate the improvement of safety and appearance of their communities while preserving the integrity of property values. Our first division, Garing Parking Enforcement, was started in 2007 to help communities regain and maintain compliance with their vehicle restrictions and parking regulations.

Our second division, Garing Property Services, was just launched with a similar intent of bringing the residences, recreational and common areas in a community into compliance with the community’s governing documents pertaining to the appearance and upkeep of their dwellings.

 

TESTIMONIALS

Dear Paul and the Garing Staff

Just so you know, we were more than satisfied with the patrols. I know what your guy went through at times; the threats […] abusive residents, etc. l also know it would be hard to duplicate this service for little or no cost if we choose to do so because you are extremely reasonable with the costs. You have been a tremendous help to our violation enforcement […] I just personally wanted you to know that we appreciate everything you have done for our community.

Sincerely,

Chuck Forcucci
and the Genesis Board of Directors

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Dear Paul

I’ve read carefully the report of Garing’s parking ranger. I have no comment other than l do appreciate very much everything that he did on Saturday night, June 21, 2008 between 12:30 am and 1:50 am.

He conducted his duty strictly in accordance with the professional regulations of your company and the agreement with Sawgrass Preserve HOA. The owners of vehicles that were subject of towing in this incident were very well known as frequent violators, not only in illegal parking, but also in other cases (broken gate arm, tailgating…)

On behalf of the Association l praise the professional stand of your ranger and use this opportunity to thank him for everything he did that night to protect the Association rules. Could you please pass to him our great satisfaction for his approach in conducting of his duties.

Thanks.

Miro Imamovic
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4 Signs It’s Time to Consider a Security System Upgrade

4 Signs It’s Time to Consider a Security System Upgrade

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4 Signs It’s Time to Consider a Security System Upgrade

 

Is your security system equipped to help you monitor your property on a 24/7 basis? If you are fortunate enough that your facility still has the same security needs as when you initially installed your security system, and that system hasn’t been rendered obsolete in recent years, it could still cause issues in the future.

Consider your computer— a five year old PC is likely to experience issues such as freezing, crashing programs, or slow operation. Your business’s security system can develop similar issues over time, and if your system experiences a major error and needs to be rebooted, your property may be left defenseless.

Security technicians may be able to help maintain older systems, yet there may come a time when it is more cost effective to invest in a full system upgrade.

Older security systems are tied to a variety of issues that prevent property owners from efficiently securing the building; however, modern security systems offer exclusive benefits and new features. Security technology has developed exponentially in the past decade, enabling users to add more effective features like access control, HD security cameras,  automated alerts and schedules and other remote monitoring features.

Installing a new system that incorporates these features will bring efficiency to security management, helping to increase productivity and improve your bottom line.

Remember: your business security system isn’t a “set it and forget it” tool; rather, it’s crucial to keep up with routine maintenance and stay up to date on the latest trends and innovations.

This post examines four factors that signal it may be time to begin researching a security system upgrade. 

Your Security Camera System Can’t Accommodate Change

Older security camera systems were not built to accommodate change. If you find yourself struggling to try and make angles or shots work for your surveillance needs instead of adding additional devices, it may be time to upgrade your basic system. Modern IP based system hooked up to commercial grade servers can allow you to expand as your needs grow to add cameras and additional monitoring devices.

 

Alarm System Doesn’t Allow for Remote Control

As we mentioned earlier, security technology is rapidly evolving: products that were considered “top-of-the-line” five years ago are now obsolete. If you purchased a hard-wired alarm system years ago, you may not be able to control it remotely, meaning that it doesn’t have access or sensors for the locks, leaving your property vulnerable.

Large security software and hardware manufacturers continuously release updates that are designed to make the system more efficient and burglar proof.

Smart locks are a great modern tool to improve security, as users can access them remotely without the use of a key. Smart locks work even when the power is out and they cannot be jammed

 

Property Features Low-Resolution Security Cameras

Camera quality is imperative for efficient property surveillance, making the difference between catching the criminals and losing all the evidence. Many property owners initially install security cameras to recognize and deter potential criminals, so if you have a low-resolution camera that produces grainy images, you’re sabotaging your chances of apprehending the criminals.

High-definition video quality isn’t just important for your home entertainment system: the same technology comes is incredibly useful for surveillance. With the availability of the high-resolution cameras, there’s little you reason to hold on to your old system.

 

Surveillance System Is Lacking Remote Monitoring Capabilities

In recent years smart phones and tablets have advanced to be able to track your workouts, diet, and finances, so why shouldn’t you be able to track your building’s security as well? Having a video management system that you can access and control remotely not only reduces response times in the event of a break-in but also helps to eliminate the need for around-the-clock security officers.

From an operations standpoint, having 24/7 access to view your business allows you to plan around weather conditions, monitor traffic patterns, and assess employee efficiency. Frankly, not having that option puts your business at a disadvantage in the competitive marketplace.

Is your building’s security hinged on outdated security technology? Schedule a no-cost property evaluation and we’ll assess how an updated system can improve your property’s security.