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HBI SECURITY Update

Dear Harbor Beach By taking just 15 seconds to verify each vehicle, guards
ensure security, safety, and proper gate function, while
Association Security Members, providing critical documentation for law enforcement
when needed.
our HBI Board is pleased to share the latest updates on Recent Security Incidents
community improvements, safety efforts, and upcoming High Level Details from an intensive week
Yinitiatives. As always, our goal is to keep Harbor Beach
safe, beautiful, and united — but we can only do this together • Aug 16, 9:34 AM: White Mercedes targeted a G-Wagon;
with your continued involvement. discovered via home surveillance.
• Aug 19, 12:27 PM: White Mercedes with stolen tags
Some new efforts to improve our neighborhood security are attempted exotic-car theft; multiple vehicles and a home
being rolled out so please read this notice carefully.
targeted.
Why 15 Seconds Matter • Aug 20: Guards began stopping all non-resident-tagged
It only takes 15 seconds at the gate to stop someone who does vehicles; multiple attempted entries intercepted.
not belong. That brief pause can prevent a break-in, car theft, • Aug 21: Construction worker filmed a resident’s car;
or a life-altering incident.
background check revealed multiple felony convictions.
Our community employs both automatic and manual gate • Aug 22, 12:40 PM: Silver Tesla fled Gate 1; rented via
systems. Automatic gates are designed for one vehicle per Turo and used in crimes.
cycle and are equipped with red and green lights:
• Aug 24, 2:04 AM: Blue BMW drove from Gate 1 to
• Red: Stop
Gate 2, scouting residences.
• Green: Go (only one vehicle at a time)
• Aug 24, 9:00 AM: Same BMW returned; refused to roll
Manual gates are overseen by guards, particularly for larger down tinted windows; FLPD confirmed stolen tags.
vehicles or special access. Attempting to “piggyback” or • Aug 24, 12:46 PM: BMW attempted entry again; later
accelerate through the gates with multiple vehicles creates involved in police pursuit; stolen tags confirmed.
significant risks, including:
• Damage to the gate mechanism and vehicles
• Potential gate failure affecting following vehicles

• Possibility of injury to residents or guests
In the past week, there have already been three incidents
where vehicles attempted to follow closely behind the car in
front (“piggyback”), highlighting the importance of strictly
enforcing gate protocols.
Authority of Guards
While guards cannot legally deny access to public streets,
they can and are able to slow vehicles to ensure proper entry
protocol. This procedure is essential for:
• Safety: Preventing piggybacking and accidents
• Screening: License plate readers are integrated with the
Fort Lauderdale Police Department and can flag warrants
and stolen vehicles

• Identification: Requiring drivers to roll down windows
ensures video capture and personal identification

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