Security at the entrance of condominiums.
Gates are vulnerable places in buildings.

The most used way to assault condominiums is on the front gates, as visitors or using violence to invade. Sometimes they pretend to be deliverers and surrender maids or residents to get in the places.
Once gatekeepers are not armed ( and they must be) they are easily surrendered.

The fact is that violence is overcoming security.
So, we could identify the main problems on the access to condominiums and we suggest some improvements.

Gateways next to sidewalks.

Such gateways are not protected, since any stranger has easy access to them.
Gateways should have bullet-proof glass and any equipment that permits the visitors’ identification without any body contact between the gatekeeper and visitor.

Repairment in the entrance
As an alternative, the could be gates moved to a position from where the visitor could be seen but cannot see. After vositor’s identification, he would be allowed to pass to an intermediate area.Also, a Closed -circuit TV( CCTV) could be installed.

Garages
Now , the access to garages should be through two automatic gates, controlled by the gatekeeper, who watches everything on the CCTV system. As: The first gate opens, the vehicle moves forward. The first gate closes, the gatekeeper assures that there are no intruders, then the second gate opens.

Lack of internal security rules
The lack of rules that may establish how employees of a building must act with visitors, is another risky factor.

That’s why some companies should be aware of security. They must hire trained, specialized, capable people. If there’s no company with there’s no company managing the building, residents themselves must look for these kinds of companies.

Hint from a specialist

Nowadays, security companies and equipments are available in all Brazilian cities. Costs vary according to their sophistication and complexity of the projects. But prices are not so high.

So, competence must be a priority concerning to security. Besides, attention to the human resources is extremely important.