Gated Communities – Are They Any Safer?

Increasingly, many Americans turn to gated neighborhoods in an attempt to live in a place where they feel safe and secure. The concept of walls, gates and security cameras keeping out invaders and capturing attempted crime before it starts is very appealing to many who are willing to pay more for that privilege. Logically, it seems that such places would have less crime, or even be entirely devoid of crime. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons, and examine whether or not that theory is holding up.  Read More……