We're considering surveillance cameras and I was wondering about the pros and cons. Installing video surveillance cameras is a very expensive and uncertain method for controlling crime.
Security is more perception than reality.
Paying the cost of major security like guards and cameras should be carefully considered. These measures are often a reactive measure after the fact. Once the hysteria passes, the homeowners' desire to fund the ongoing costs is rarely there. Most security problems should be handled by local law enforcement. The association is rarely prepared to deal with real crime in an effective way.