Honolulu Security Patrol Services Make Your Properties More Appealing

Crime, vandalism, trespassing. All are headaches for any property manager. Hiring a guard is one of the best ways to combat these issues. But what if you needed a more affordable alternative? Security Patrol Services are a great alternative to full-time security, especially in a big city like Honolulu.

Your tenants, commercial or residential, want to feel safe and secure in the spaces they rent from you. Constant police presence, broken windows, and sketchy individuals make it harder to land tenants. You might also find the amount you can charge for rent is being driven down, too.

If you’re a property manager in Honolulu, you should consider a Security Patrol Service. It’s an affordable way to give your tenants what they want while giving you peace of mind.

What do I need to know?

Security Patrol Services looks pretty much like you think it does. Security professionals arrive at your property at random times each day. Usually, they are in marked security vehicles and drive around your site. Security guards also get out and make security checks.

A security patrol will give you an advantage over other properties.

1. You’re not paying for a full-time security guard.

24/7 onsite security is usually the absolute best protection a site can get. But those hours add up, and you have to pay a big invoice. Patrol service hours are often split between different clients.

You can think of it as a shared service. The patrol will show up at random times which provide a visible security presence. But the rest of the time, they will be somewhere else allowing you to split the bill.

2. Security patrols do get out of the car

It’s a common misperception that security patrols spend all their time in their cars. This is not true. A good patrol professional knows when visibility is important to the job.

They also often perform duties around the property outside of their vehicles. You can’t see everything you need to see from the road or parking lot.

3. You get a custom patrol plan

Each site will have unique needs. Security companies should always create a plan with you. This will detail what you can expect the patrol personnel to do and make sure it fits your needs.

The plan for an apartment complex will look different than for a strip mall.

Honolulu Security Patrol Services have to work with the homeless population

The largest challenge property managers in Honolulu face comes from the homeless population. It’s tough because everyone needs a place to be. But you also have a right to expect your gardens, passageways, and other areas to be safe for your tenants.

Your security plan will be the guide. This will tell the security personnel the areas where they need to trespass people who don’t have a reason to be on your property. It’s not the most pleasant part of performing patrol duties, but it is a reality.

You should look for a security service that provides training for encounters with the homeless population. Trained personnel are more effective. This is because they can resolve most situations without bringing in the authorities.

No one likes to see the flashing red and blue lights outside their windows at 3 AM!

Services a security patrol can provide

A Security Patrol Service can have a number of duties on your properties. Here’s just the top 3!

1. They keep your property safe

The primary job of any patrol is to keep your property safe. They are the eyes and ears, particularly in the night. This is helpful when there isn’t a nighttime property manager. A good patrol service will be an active one.

2. They can perform some property management roles

Patrol security can take a walk through the parking lot to make sure all vehicles have the proper parking permits. They can also make sure vehicles park in the correct stalls and there isn’t anybody fighting or hanging out in the parking lot.

Security may need to lock up a laundry room at 10 pm or do a quick walk through the floors at a residential property. On commercial sites, they may have to check out the loading dock area to make sure no one is sleeping there.

3. Crime deterrence

Security Patrols also provide passive security. Criminals want to smash, grab, and then run. They choose sites that are easy and low-risk. When you have security patrols rolling in at random times, it makes your property less appealing to the bad guys. 

When security stops and walks the property a few times each night you get to sleep well knowing your property is being looked after.

Higher rents, less vacancy, and more revenue

This all goes to the bottom line. Break-ins, theft, and vandalism aren’t just a pain in the butt for those affected. they also cause headaches for you, right? 

Damaged structures will need repair, either by you, your staff, or a contractor. Either way, you’re spending resources you’d rather not. 

Criminal activity causes the police to arrive, and they usually do so with their lights on. Your big sign that advertises available spaces loses a lot of its impact while it reflects flashing police lights. Location drives demand and less police is a better location. More demand leads to lower vacancy rates and higher rents.

Your answer is in Honolulu-based security patrol services

When you can’t afford to hire full-time security for your property and you’ve had enough of the headaches, it’s time to hire a security patrol service.

KT Protection Services is based right in Honolulu and serves all the islands. We’re local and understand the needs of the property managers in the communities we serve. 
If you’re at the point where you know you need something, contact us. We will get back to you within 24 hours for a conversation or even a quick walk-through assessment of your property and needs.