Securing Your Asset - Jonathan Cohen - Security Download - Episode # 004

03/10/23 • 45 min

Today’s guest has been involved in real estate since the mid 80’s. He has worked with Morgan Properties, which is the fifth largest owner operator real estate firm in the country. Welcome to the show, Jonathan Cohen. Jonathan is the Chief Operating Officer at Triumph Properties. He joins the host Anna Redmond to talk about the different security options available for different types of properties and what steps properties should take to secure their area.

Takeaways:

Each and every property will require different needs for it’s security, but in general you can look at security services almost like a dimmer light switch. You can have them fully on, fully off or you can choose what setting works best for you.
At a minimum, you should consider having controlled access to the property that you manage. Typical ways of having controlled access are a fence, a key FOB or some kind of remote access to get into the property.
Residents will often feel a lack of security around mail for the property. It’s common for criminals to create a master key lock and go through mail and take packages.
Having bright lights in public areas for your property is a good way to make people feel safer. The lighting keeps hidden areas visible and it’s easier to notice others around you as well.
A common question for tenants to ask a property owner is if the property is safe. You can’t guarantee people’s safety because crime can happen anywhere but you can let the tenants know the steps you are taking to make sure everything is secure.
Security patrols are only as good as the people who are patrolling them. If you have hired people who cut corners, then the security patrol won’t be as effective as it could be.
Each property has its own unique idiosyncrasies that security professionals will need to understand. A security audit is helpful for whatever team you hire so they need what areas they need to focus on.

Quote of the Show:

15:02 “Crime has no address. Crime can occur anywhere.”

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cohen-7553238/
Website: https://www.triumphproperties.com/

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Takeaways:

Each and every property will require different needs for it’s security, but in general you can look at security services almost like a dimmer light switch. You can have them fully on, fully off or you can choose what setting works best for you.
At a minimum, you should consider having controlled access to the property that you manage. Typical ways of having controlled access are a fence, a key FOB or some kind of remote access to get into the property.
Residents will often feel a lack of security around mail for the property. It’s common for criminals to create a master key lock and go through mail and take packages.
Having bright lights in public areas for your property is a good way to make people feel safer. The lighting keeps hidden areas visible and it’s easier to notice others around you as well.
A common question for tenants to ask a property owner is if the property is safe. You can’t guarantee people’s safety because crime can happen anywhere but you can let the tenants know the steps you are taking to make sure everything is secure.
Security patrols are only as good as the people who are patrolling them. If you have hired people who cut corners, then the security patrol won’t be as effective as it could be.
Each property has its own unique idiosyncrasies that security professionals will need to understand. A security audit is helpful for whatever team you hire so they need what areas they need to focus on.

Quote of the Show:

15:02 “Crime has no address. Crime can occur anywhere.”

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cohen-7553238/
Website: https://www.triumphproperties.com/

Ways to Tune In:

Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/16d330f8-34cd-4633-ba6f-4791dd874fcb/security-download
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/security-download/id1664540144
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Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jYTlhNWNhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/security-download
YouTube - https://youtu.be/WIqRmm5N5OI

Security Download is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/

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Trust but Verify - Steve Muntean - Security Download - Episode # 003

Today’s guest is leading the charge for innovation in the security services and property technology sector. He’s the author of Security Integrated Guarding: 21st Century Multi-family Housing and Commercial Real Estate Handbook. Please welcome to the show, Steve Muntean. Steve is the Chief Executive Officer at Overwatch Capital. He joins the host Anna Redmond to discuss what to look for in a security company and the best way to stay safe.

Takeaways:

People that are hiring security professionals are often on a budget and instead of focusing on what their security challenges are they end up focusing on how they can get someone on a budget friendly option without considering the risks of that choice.
When you are looking at hiring security professionals, make sure that the company who will be going with aligns with your goals and if they fit into the infrastructure you have in place.
There are many different factors to consider when you are shopping for security options. Some good things to consider is how long the company has been in business, what the org chart looks like and who runs the company.
A lot of times the business executives miss the strain that is being placed on first responders right now and they expect a certain level of work that might not be achievable right now.
Software as a Service is growing significantly to help support security centric organizations. With technology constantly evolving, there is now GPS tracking and time and attendance tracking which can help to improve the reports for security.
If you pick the right company for your security needs and you are deploying them for the right reason, then the value of your asset will increase and it can reduce your insurance premiums.
When it comes to working with a security vendor, you want to have trust that your vendor is saying and doing the right thing, but you also need a way to verify that. This can be done through nightly reports or scanning QR codes for someone to log in.

Quote of the Show:

21:07 “What do you ask questions to make sure you're getting a successful security company? For me it's really having an executive team and a management team to cover your blind spots.”

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Understanding Crime Data - Nadim Curi - Security Download - Episode # 005

Today’s guest is an MIT Innovator Under 35 for Latin America. His TEDx talk on Science & Technology helped to formulate the idea for his latest company. Please welcome to the show, Nadim Curi. Nadim is the Co-Founder & CEO at CrimeoMeter. Nadim joins the host Anna Redmond to talk about the use of crime data and how it can be interpreted.

Takeaways:

The biggest misconception that people have about crime data is that they tend to think it has an inherent bias or racism which skews it.
At least 70% of crimes don’t get reported to authorities for two main reasons; bureaucracy or fear. This creates a large discrepancy between the crimes that are actually getting reported and ones that aren’t.
In the future, Nadim sees CrimeoMeter being used to send you notifications when you are entering a high crime area. This can provide real time relevant information to users which can help to save a life.
When you are looking at the crime data in your area, you should always take into account a normalized volume to understand if the numbers are high or low. Anything below 50 is below the national average, and above 50 is above the national average.
Most people think that they can rely on their instincts and experiences and can determine themselves if an area is safe. However, this is actually the opposite way you should be doing this as criminals can use the same logic.
In many cases, more than 80% of 911 calls are irrelevant to the use of 911 and create an issue of the misuse of the emergency line.

Quote of the Show:

3:14 “70% of crimes that don't get reported to authorities today are basically for two main reasons; Bureaucracy or fear.”

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