Statewide Security

Statewide Security

Category: Security FAQ’s

  • Gates by themselves don’t always ensure community safety

    Gates by themselves don’t always ensure community safety

    He thought he was safe inside his gated community. But the full force of vulnerability to burglary was driven home with the loss of a family heirloom.

    The case carried a hard lesson: There are chinks in the armor of Fortress America.

    In gated communities, enclaves of supposed security for many in South Florida, the gates aren’t always enough to stem a rising tide of burglaries.

    “The gates are symbolic,” of environmental psychology at City University of New York. “It is an illusion of security and does not guarantee your security.”

    As if to prove that point, a burglary ring preyed upon at least 10 affluent homes in a couple of  gated communities in Florida , netting more than $100,000 in pilfered items before deputies broke it up.

    Despite the occasional flurries of crime, home buyers are drawn to the exclusive neighborhoods.

    Communities with “Live” Security Personnel have a proven track record for an additional layer of protection over communities with gate-only protection.

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  • How Safe Is Your Community

    How Safe Is Your Community

    Sadly, crime may be a factor anywhere a person chooses to live. Because of this it is not possible for Mid-America to say whether or not the area is safe. We attempt to minimize risk by making reasonable efforts to inform our residents of significant criminal situations that have occurred as we are notified. Local law enforcement may be contact for any specific questions. The ultimate evaluation concerning the safeness of this community is a personal one that only you can determine. Residents of this community are encouraged to notify us in writing of any criminal activity that may affect the community.

    Protecting Yourself & Your Property

    • Check your smoke detector periodically to ensure that it is working.
    • Grilling is not allowed on any patios or within 25 feet of any building.
    • Do not leave lit candles or an active fireplace unattended. Do not leave your
      stove unattended while cooking.
    • Keep doors and windows locked at all times, even when you are at home.
    • Utilize the deadbolts in your home.
    • Report any door and window lock malfunction to the office immediately.
    • Never sleep with doors or windows unlocked or open.
    • Never open your door to anyone you do not know. Use the peephole in the door.
    • Never leave children inside/outside your apartment without appropriate supervision.
    • Never allow children to play near open windows, to ensure that they don’t fall out.
    • Report any solicitors to the property office. Solicitation is not permitted at the
      community, unless prior arrangements have been made with management.
    • Lock your apartment securely before leaving. Do not leave your apartment
      unlocked, even for just a quick errand.
    • Try not to walk alone at night.
    • Do not hide a key under the doormat or around the door.

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