Educating Employees

Why not make all of your employee’s part of the solution? Crime prevention is everyone’s business and is cost effective. Loss prevention, asset protection, safety and security are all related to running a successful business. By educating…

Document Security

According to a variety of studies, businesses lose between $2 billion and $4 billion a year to their competitors. The losses are the result of a competitor’s learning the business secrets of others, many times through underhanded means. Lock-up…

Establishing a Protective Foundation

Don’t forget that you’re in business to make money. In any business, that begins by having control of all your assets. One of the most common ways to lose these assets is by way of burglary. Burglary can be deterred by not advertising your…

Key Control

Locks and keys are the basic safeguards of any business. They are the first layer of security. The type of lock and key system you have will be governed by how much security you need and your budget. Even the best system will fail if it’s…

Identification Program

If a burglary or robbery takes place at your place of business, would you be able to identify your lost or stolen property? Each business or department should be able to identify property with a description and serial number if possible. You…

Contingency Plans

What actions will you take in response to various emergency situations? All businesses should have plans in place in case of natural disasters, power failures, fires, bomb threats, robberies, and burglaries, etc. Make sure to have some emergency…

Intrusion Detection Systems

Determine what level of security is needed during and after your business hours.  Access control, alarm systems, fire system, CCTV/DVR camera systems, and/or a private security officer. Make sure to have a sound physical security plan with…

Closing Procedures

At closing make sure someone checks inside the office building or store for someone hiding or locked inside. These criminals sometimes referred to as “lock-ins” will wait until everyone has gone before committing a crime. Make sure to check…

Arriving or Leaving Work in Low Light Conditions

In the winter or when working later hours, it’s not uncommon to arrive or leave in the dark. These employees can be susceptible to safety issues or criminal attack. Employees often walk to their cars after work with things on their minds and…

Perimeter Security

Statistics (and common sense) show that doors and windows are the most frequent points of attack in a burglary. Make sure all doors and windows have the proper structural integrity and that they are closed and locked properly. More often than…