TY - BOOK AU - Silva, Michael A. TI - Protecting apartments, condominiums, and gated communities: a guide to security for homeowner's associations and property managers. SN - 9781737858713 AV - HD7287 S55 2021 PY - 2021/// CY - North Haven, CT PB - Silva Consultant KW - Housing security KW - Condominiums KW - Security KW - Housing, Cooperative KW - Home ownership KW - Gated Communities N1 - Include index; About the Author -- Foreword iii -- Terminology Used in this Book -- Compliance with Local Codes and Regulations -- Part I - Planning a Security Program 1 -- Chapter 1: Providing Security at Multifamily Properties 3 -- Chapter 2: Understanding Your Security Risks 7 -- Chapter 3: Basic Concepts for Good Security 17 -- Chapter 4: Security Planning 27 -- Part II - Physical and Electronic Security Systems 31 -- Chapter 5: Site Security Barriers 33 -- Chapter 6: Security Lighting 51 -- Chapter 7: Doors 65 -- Chapter 8: Locks and Door Hardware 77 -- Chapter 9: Windows 113 -- Chapter 10: Security Signage 123 -- Chapter 11: Access Control Systems 127 -- Chapter 12: Security Intercom Systems 145 -- Chapter 13: Alarm Systems 153 -- Chapter 14: Video Surveillance Systems 165 -- Part III - Security Strategies 187 -- Chapter 15: Securing the Perimeter of the Site 189 -- Chapter 16: Securing Outdoor Areas 195 -- Chapter 17: Securing the Perimeter of the Building 207 -- Chapter 18: Securing the Interior of the Building 215 -- Chapter 19: Securing Parking Garages 229 -- Chapter 20: Securing Residential Units 235 -- Chapter 21: Securing Gated Communities 241 -- Chapter 22: Securing Mixed-Use Properties 251 -- Part IV - Security Operations 257 -- Chapter 23: Security Management and Operation 259 -- Chapter 24: Security Policies and Procedures 265 -- Chapter 25: Security Awareness Training 289 -- Chapter 26: Security Staffing 295 -- Chapter 27: Reducing Security Officer Turnover 315 -- Chapter 28: Buying Security Products and Services 319 -- Chapter 29: Using an Independent Security Consultant 333 -- Chapter 30: Solving Specific Types of Security Problems 339 -- Part V - Appendices 343 -- Appendix A: Best Practices for Securing Doors 345 -- Appendix B: Security Survey Checklist 351 -- Appendix C: Security Manual Outline 361 -- Appendix D: Example of Resident's Security Guide 363 -- Index 375 -- ER -