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HBI SECURITY Update

By Mike Byrne

Q4 2024 Security Update

Dear Harbor Beach guards at the gatehouses. While the Board prefers to employ
armed guards exclusively, we must balance this with the current
Island Fund Members and budget and membership participation. We aim to expand Sig
9’s services and security even more over time as we get greater
Prospective Members, support from our community. The guards will be available to
respond to member requests using the security phone number
e are excited to share several important updates and will offer additional concierge services, such as vacation
about Harbor Beach Island Fund, Inc. (HBI) and checks and garage open notifications.
Wthe continued progress in enhancing security for Enhanced Gatehouse Security Procedures
our neighborhood since our last update for Q3 2024.
Our new security team will be screening every vehicle that
Introducing Sig 9: Our New Security Partner enters Harbor Beach through the Guardhouses, controlling the
We are pleased to announce that we have selected Sig 9, a gate operations, and questioning unknown vehicles and drivers
professional security company based in Fort Lauderdale, to before granting entry. While we cannot restrict access to public
provide comprehensive security services for Harbor Beach. roads, this added scrutiny will help maintain a higher level of
Sig 9 is owned and operated by former sheriffs with over 50 security. To expedite the process for members, we will soon be
years of combined experience, specializing in security and distributing stickers that allow for quick gatehouse entry to Harbor
investigations. They currently manage security for all the Las Olas Beach Island Fund (HBI) members. We also plan to upgrade
communities and have strong ties with local law enforcement. the gate arms with RFID technology to further streamline access.
As Fort Lauderdale residents themselves, the owners are deeply Additionally, we will create "Visitor Placards" for contractors to
committed to serving our community. ensure proper identification and security.

Sig 9 will manage our patrol and guard schedule, providing a Fort Lauderdale Police Patrols
combination of armed guards in patrol vehicles and unarmed In addition to the services provided by Sig 9, we’ve contracted

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