The security situation at Prima

The security services at Prima is provided by UOA's in- house security company. There are about fifteen guards deployed to look after Prima. Eight will be on the night duty and the rest will be on the day duty depending on how the arrangement is made by the management. The guards that we have here received a short training before they are posted to the sites. A background check has also been been done before they are employed. I noticed that the guards that we have here are always polite, friendly and helpful. They are not easily provoked. There was an incident whereby an irrational resident smashed up the window panes at the guard house. The guards just stood by and did nothing. They learned to be patient in whatever situation they are in. They made a police report. Eventually the culprit had to pay for his foolish deed. They also carried out enforcement without fear or favour. Our guards are pro-active, they do act without any complaints being made first.. A resident who forgot to wind up the window of his car was immediately informed by the security. I really have to commend the guards at Prima. Compare to other condos, we should consider ourseleves fortunate. One thing I like about our guards is that they are smartly dressed at all times .

Prima is a big place. There is a limit as to what the guards can do. They can't carry out patrolling non-stop for 24 hours a day. That is why breaks-in still occur at Prima. Stealing shoes are quite common. What we residents should do is to take some preventive steps. See that our maindoors are locked properly. Thieves at Prima usually break in by breaking the ear-loops at the grill. The best thing to do is use a good clamp at the grill. Inform the security if you are away for long holidays. You should also have the security's number with you at all times . Don't hesitate to call the security should you see any suspicious character along the corridor. Occasionally, we do have uninvited guests. We cannot blame the guards bacause the movement of human traffic is very heavy. Prima is located very close to the commercial centres. Residents tend to go out very often. Therefore it is very difficult for the guards to keep an eye on those people who walk in and out.

The problems that I mentioned can be minimized if we have cctv installed along all the corridors and the lift lobbies. Alas, we are not the management. To tell you the truth if we have management power, I can assure you that we would have the cctv installed in no time. We have the sufficient fund to do it. I can't promise anything. We would try to raise the issue with the management . See, we are the owners, we pay for everything and yet , we have to beg people to do something. Meanwhile, is there any cctv expert out there who can give us some comments with regards to the cost , the best system and effectiveness of installing the cctv.

Do not get unduly worried over the security situation at Prima. We are still very safe here.

That's all about security for the time being and good night.