Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Use These Tips To Increase Your Business Security

By Mark Mahaffey


Because there is so much crime in our world, it is important for business owners to take steps to increase the security in their buildings. Businesses are targets for thieves, because they know there is a good chance they will be able to steal quality merchandise. There are some things that you can do, however, to help avoid the trauma of a burglary.

Installing a business security system is one of the first things you should do. With an alarm system, you can rest assured that your business will be protected at all times - including when you are not there yourself. When it sounds an alert, it lets not only the burglar, but also your security company know that trouble is brewing.

Did you know that your business security system includes your doors and windows? It is true. Criminals oftentimes gain access inside buildings by getting in through unlocked doors and windows. This means that if you can keep those locked as much as possible, you can reduce your risk of being the victim of crime.

If you use cash registers in your business, then you are likely aware of the possibility of a crook breaking in and smashing your registers in an attempt to get money out of them. To keep this from happening, show the burglar that there is no money inside in the first place. Just remove all money from the register when you leave, and leave the drawer open. This is a great way to improve your business security system.

If you have walk in freezers in your business, you can include them in your business security system! Crooks may try to push you or others that work for you inside those freezers, to keep you from calling the police. However, if you have installed panic buttons inside them, you will able to call for help. Just make sure that those panic buttons are connected to your security system.

In the unfortunate event that a thief does break in and steal from you, you can take steps to make recovering your stolen items easier. Write down the serial and model numbers of your valuable equipment down in a safe place.




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