The Tampa Bay area has seen a number of changes in criminal activity and security in recent years. Property managers and business owners in the area have had to become increasingly aware of the threats to their property and communities. According to a recent report by the Tampa Bay Times, there has been an increase in violent crime in the area, with the largest increase occurring in Tampa, where incidents of aggravated assault and robbery rose by 14% in 2018. Additionally, the report found that incidents of burglary and larceny had also increased across the bay area.
Property managers and business owners have had to take steps to protect their property and communities from these rising crime rates. Increased surveillance, improved security systems, and increased patrols are just a few of the measures that have been implemented by these professionals. Additionally, many property managers and business owners have turned to private security companies to provide further protection.
One of the main concerns of property managers and business owners in the Tampa Bay area is the increasing prevalence of cybercrime. Reports from the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicate that cybercrime has become a major issue, with Tampa businesses having already been affected by ransomware attacks and other forms of cybercrime. As such, property managers and business owners have had to ensure that their systems are up to date with the latest security measures and that all data is properly encrypted.
The data referenced in this article indicates that property managers and business owners in the Tampa Bay area are facing increased levels of criminal activity and security threats. In order to protect their property and communities, these professionals have had to take a variety of steps, from increasing surveillance and patrols, to improving security systems, to hiring private security companies. Additionally, they have had to stay up to date on the latest cybercrime threats in order to ensure the safety of their businesses.
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Sources:
Tampa Bay Times, "Violent Crime Up in Tampa, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties in 2018", https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2019/01/31/violent-crime-up-in-tampa-pinellas-and-hillsborough-counties-in-2018/
FBI, "Cybercrime", https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber
