Many different crimes are carried out in businesses every day, and it is up to the business owners to try to reduce the crime as much as possible. The different types of crimes depend on the location and type of business. Each business owner should address the security of their business in a very serious and thorough manner. Some of the most common types of crimes committed in places of business are break-ins, shoplifting and stealing, and vandalism. The best cure for this is prevention.
Speak To the Experts
And when it comes to preventing crimes it is always best to speak to the experts and invite them in to do a security assessment. You might spend most of your waking hours in your place of business, but you will still be surprised at what the experts tell you after they have visited and assessed your property. Most times their experienced eyes will notice things that you have missed.
Door and Window Security
One of the most important ways to keep a business safe, and which is often underplayed, is keeping an eye on the locks and keys. If you’ve moved into a new property it’s best to have all the locks changed or rekeyed, you don’t know who was there first and who still has a key. Also, know where all copies of all keys are. Keep a list of who you gave keys to and if one of the people that has a key leaves the business consider changing locks or rekeying because even if they return their key there is no way to know if they have had it copied. It’s best not to let contractors have keys, even if they work odd hours, rather come in yourself or ask one of your workers to let them in and lock up after them.
Another crucial point that is often overlooked is windows. The experts can help you decide which type of security system to install on your windows, there are a number of options, including window bars and special locks. Don’t forget that you always need to have an emergency exit accessible, but all security experts will take that into consideration.
Security 24/7
It’s always good to invest in an alarm system. Before calling in the experts to assess your property do some research on the internet, and speak to the police to find out how long it will take them to respond to the alarm, after they are contacted. Then call a locksmith to assess the business and talk to you about coverage and alarm features.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is one of the most widely used forms of security in businesses. Just having a camera in sight will help deter burglaries and vandalism. Business owners that install surveillance cameras have their property at their fingertips around the clock. If an alarm goes off they can immediately check if someone has broken in, and the peace of mind that this brings them is worth more than the cost of the system.
