Layers of Protection Developing Community Association Security By: Michael Benjamin Whatever a community association’s situation, it’s important for homeowners and board members to realize the importance of a comprehensive security program. The old notion that “the better the neighborhood, the less the security concern’ is no longer appropriate. Every community needs to make security and safety a top priority. Options Security options and strategies include security officers, technology-based systems, security-minded landscape designs and specialty lighting, just to name a few. A quality security company can work with you to determine your true needs, not just what will benefit the security company. A security upgrade could be as simple as changing the position of the reception desk for increased visibility, but you won’t know until you evaluate. Communities vary in terms of size, layout, geography and type of homes, but some principles apply across the...