{"id":25833,"date":"2019-06-12T17:25:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T17:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/blog\/community-safety-ideas\/"},"modified":"2023-04-04T17:35:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T17:35:17","slug":"community-safety-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-ca\/blog\/community-safety-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Safety Ideas to Enhance Your Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best way to ensure residents feel at home in their community is to foster a sense of security. In the past, it took very little to achieve this. However, it seems that every night news networks are running stories about thefts, break-ins, and violence. <\/span>People are now worried about the worst possible situations and expect more from their community leaders <\/span>and <\/span>city council<\/span> members to bolster safety and security. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are many ways to enhance public safety, but they usually fall under two categories: Improving security features and educating community members on safe practices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>If you aren\u2019t sure where to start, read on for some neighborhood safety ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Security Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A sense of security is not a luxury; it is a necessity, <\/span>one of our <\/span>basic needs<\/span>.<\/span> This, of course, is the thesis behind the various locks we use around our property. However, locks should not be your community\u2019s only line of defense.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following security features are highly effective (and recommended) in protecting your community and easy to implement:<\/span><\/p>\n

Surveillance and Alarm Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Surveillance and alarm systems are huge deterrents to burglars. Traditionally, homeowners have had to purchase and install these systems on their own. However, the rise in popularity of new home features<\/a> has made it valuable for homebuilders to include these amenities from the start. Products can range from doorbell cameras to motion detectors, both of which alert the homeowner of criminal activity via a smartphone application. Many security companies offer flexible bundles of products so you can meet the security demands of your community. <\/span><\/p>\n

Landscaping<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Landscaping may seem like a bizarre strategy to include in a list of safety ideas, yet it is surprisingly effective. For example, planting thorny bushes under the first-floor windows would thwart most intruders\u2019 plans. <\/span><\/p>\n

Providing landscape maintenance for your neighborhood has multiple safety benefits. Pruning trees prevents the possibility of branches damaging property or people during storms. Clearing fallen leaves from paths reduce the risk of community members slipping and hurting themselves. And most notably, a well-kept neighborhood tells shady figures that the community is not to be messed with\u2014nor does it provide them shrubbery to hide behind. <\/span><\/p>\n

Parcel Lockers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The rise of e-commerce has made shopping online easier and more popular than ever. But deliveries to the doorstep have basically opened the door for porch thieves. Nobody feels safe when packages disappear, and it becomes apparent that burglars are lurking right outside homes. Community managers and home builders <\/span>are responsible for<\/span> ensuring secure package delivery<\/span><\/a> and preventing their community\u2019s packages from becoming easy pickings.<\/span><\/p>\n

That is why <\/span>parcel lockers<\/span><\/a> are essential community amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are<\/span> apartment parcel lockers<\/span><\/a>? <\/span>A p<\/span>arcel lock box<\/span><\/a> is an <\/span>electronic locker<\/span><\/a> that securely holds delivered packages until their owners are ready to retrieve them. Users can access their package by entering a unique code sent to them via text, email, or app. Parcel Pending\u2019s <\/span>single-family parcel lockers<\/span><\/a> come with built-in 24\/7 cloud-based video surveillance, so they not only shut out porch pirates but also record potential threats. <\/span>This helps ensure that each <\/span>package delivery<\/span><\/a> reaches your doorstep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to <\/span>home and apartment<\/a><\/span> security features, residents should be educated on safety practices as community<\/span> engagement<\/span> is essential in upholding <\/span>public safety<\/span> and keeping our neighborhoods free from <\/span>violence<\/span> and <\/span>crime<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although technology is advancing, there are still some preventative measures that only humans can implement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sending out public <\/span>community safety<\/span> e-newsletters, posting on community bulletins, or even hosting seminars at a community center are easy ways to share information. Community newsletters also build confidence by showing residential members that their <\/span>community <\/span>organization<\/span> members care about their safety and are being proactive about security.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few tips to share with your community to <\/span>ensure<\/span> they stay safe:<\/span><\/p>\n