The Scenario Property Managers Know Too Well
It's 9:18 PM.
A resident enters the building using their key fob. Someone behind them catches the door before it closes.
They don't scan in.
They don't belong in the building.
And no one at the front desk is watching the cameras.
By the time a complaint comes in — a stolen package, a car break-in, or a stranger spotted in the hallway — the person is long gone.
Why This Is a Major Risk for Multi-Family Properties
Tailgating is one of the most common — and costly — security issues for property managers.
It leads to:
• Package theft
• Unauthorized access to residential floors
• Vehicle break-ins
• Resident safety concerns
• Insurance claims and legal exposure
Traditional access control logs who scanned in, but not who followed.
How AI-Powered Security Changes the Outcome
With AI-powered video intelligence layered onto existing lobby and entrance cameras, the system detects multiple people entering on a single access event.
When tailgating occurs, staff are alerted in real time.
Not after a complaint.
Not after reviewing footage.
Immediately.
What the AI Detects (Without Facial Recognition)
AI focuses on movement and access behavior, not identity.
The system can:
Detect one valid access scan with multiple people entering
Identify door-holding and tailgating patterns
Monitor after-hours access activity
Trigger alerts based on time and risk
No facial recognition.
No audio.
No invasive monitoring inside units.
What the Property Team Sees: A Real-Time Alert
Instead of discovering issues later, teams receive alerts like:
Tailgating Detected at Secured Entrance
Location: Main Lobby – Front Door
Time: 9:18 PM
This allows teams to:
✓ Respond immediately or remotely
✓ Review footage while the individual is still on-site
✓ Dispatch security if needed
✓ Document the incident automatically
Why This Matters to Property Managers
Resident Safety & Trust
Residents expect controlled access — not open doors.
Liability Reduction
Proactive monitoring helps reduce theft claims and legal risk.
Fewer Complaints
Stop issues before residents email, call, or leave reviews.
Operational Efficiency
Monitor multiple buildings without staffing every entrance.
Designed for Residential Privacy
AI monitoring:
Avoids private spaces
Focuses on common areas only
Uses anonymized detection logic
Enhances security without feeling intrusive
Why Property Managers Partner With Tec-Tel
Tec-Tel helps property managers:
Use existing cameras and access control
Reduce after-hours incidents
Gain visibility across multiple properties
Improve security without increasing staffing costs
Final Thought
Most property security issues don't happen because systems fail — they happen because people bypass them.
AI-powered monitoring ensures secure access actually stays secure.