Many communities
Kochi flat to individual houses for the defence strategy that comes along with it. But thieves targeting such complexes have raised a challenge to this concept. Apart from the security personnel at the main entrance, a proper communicative and friendly atmosphere between occupants is very essential for warding off strangers. This helps prevent robbers from loitering in the premises looking for houses to break in to.
Guards should verify whether a person who entered through the main gate has reached an apartment. This can be accomplished through intercom facility, especially in single-guard complexes where accompanying visitors is not always possible. Cameras and other security equipment in hard-to-supervise areas should be made mandatory.
Few steps go a long way
The prime objective in deciding to invest in flats is the security and companionship it can offer, especially for the aged. A few safety measures may help maintain this purpose. There should be only a single entrance into the premises and there should be round-the-clock security at the gate. A caretaker should be present at the reception and it should be made mandatory that visitors should reveal their identity and the resident he wishes to visit. An intercom should be provided at the reception so that the caretaker can contact the resident to get his consent before the visitor is allowed to proceed to the apartment. Even domestic helps who come to the apartments should be asked to sign in the register provided. There should be an alarm reachable from all apartments with generator back-up in case of electricity failure
