Case Study: Comprehensive Security Solutions for Local Housing Authority

A local housing authority operates multiple Section 8 housing properties throughout Rockville, MD, along with administrative offices that serve residents across their portfolio. As a long-term client since 2019, they partnered with Surveillance Secure to address ongoing security challenges across their residential communities and administrative facilities.

The Challenge

The housing authority faced multiple security concerns across their properties that required a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach:

• Crime deterrence needs. Rising concerns about criminal activity in residential neighborhoods required visible security measures to protect residents and property.
• Administrative security gaps. Office facilities lacked adequate surveillance coverage and access control, creating vulnerabilities for staff and sensitive resident information.
• Community safety priorities. Balancing effective crime prevention with maintaining a welcoming environment for residents and their families.

The Solution

Working closely with housing management leadership, Surveillance Secure developed a comprehensive security strategy spanning both residential neighborhoods and administrative facilities.

For the residential communities, our team strategically installed neighborhood surveillance cameras designed specifically for crime deterrence, positioning equipment to maximize coverage of common areas while respecting resident privacy. The camera placement focused on entry points, parking areas, and community gathering spaces where criminal activity was most likely to occur.

At the administrative offices, Surveillance Secure implemented a complete security system including high-definition camera systems with advanced monitoring capabilities, wireless network infrastructure to support seamless connectivity across office areas, and integrated alarm systems providing 24/7 protection for facilities and sensitive documents.

The project also included professional access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can enter secure areas while maintaining convenient access for staff and approved visitors.

The Results

The long-term partnership has delivered significant benefits for the local housing authority:

• Enhanced community safety. Visible deterrent effects from neighborhood cameras have contributed to improved security conditions and increased resident confidence in their living environment.
• Comprehensive office security. Complete protection of administrative facilities with integrated surveillance, alarm, and access control systems providing multi-layered security for staff and sensitive information.
• Ongoing partnership value. Six years of reliable service since 2019 demonstrates Surveillance Secure’s commitment to maintaining and evolving security solutions as client needs change.

The housing authority now operates with confidence, knowing their residential communities and administrative facilities are protected by professional-grade security systems, creating safer environments for both residents and staff.

This project demonstrates Surveillance Secure’s expertise in developing tailored security solutions for public housing operations, striking a balance between crime prevention effectiveness and community sensitivity while providing comprehensive protection across different facility types.