Business Security Tips

Most criminals are after a quick and easy opportunity to steal something. There are many ways to dramatically reduce the attractiveness of breaking in to your business premises. The following tips will assist your in providing a safe working environment for your employees and customers as well as protection of your other business assets.

1. Ensure your alarm system is set-up with back to base monitoring
2. Duress and panic alarms near cash registers and managers office as the button can be pressed discreetly.
3. Installation of closed circuit television to record 24 hours a day.
4. Install motion sensors to alert staff when customers arrive.
5. Your customer service desk should be clearly visible to customers.
6. Do not count the day's takings in front of customers.

The most common areas a burglar to attempt a break-in are:

  • Main entry doors for ram raiding.
  • Rear entry to premises.
  • Glass sliding doors and windows.
  • Roof hatch access.