Business Security Prevents Theft and Vandalism

Business security is always important. A series of violent robberies took place in the Greater Toronto Area this summer that showed exactly why. Between July 22 and August 13, five banks were robbed by a group of violent criminals. Four of the crimes occurred in Toronto and one took place in Markham. Here are a few business security needs.

To date, nine people have been charged in connection with the robberies. Among the nine charged were four youths, including a 14-year-old. In the robberies, the alleged criminals targeted banks. They jumped over counters, threatened customers and bank staff with physical violence and demanded cash. An investigation into the crimes is ongoing.

While banks are frequent targets of robbers, just about any business can be looked at as a potential target. In order to protect your business, secure your valuables and keep your staff and customers safe, you need to ensure that your business security system and the business security tools that you have installed are effective, up-to-date and adequate for your situation.

Business security involves correctly identifying the potential risk to your business and implementing a solution to mitigate that risk.

Business Security Needs

First, look at where your current business security set-up is weak and where you may be exposed to loss. Then focus on restricting or preventing access to sensitive equipment or stock by improving barriers to entry.

Second, think about surveillance when you are open and closed, who has access and to what areas.

Third, think about how you will be notified and if and when there is a problem and how others also will be made aware of the business security breach.

Only by fully analyzing your business security situation and by understanding the advantages of different types of security tools, equipment and software, will you be able to create a sound solution. Here are some business security needs and tips on preparing a good plan.

Having a Good Business Security Plan

For example, a good plan will often include much of the following:

• Good name brand locks on all exterior doors, stock room doors, IT room doors, etc. The locking mechanism is encased in steal and the door frame is reinforced in steel. • All accessible ground floor windows have a layer of 12 mm transparent film or contain tubular channel steel window bars. Vulnerable doors are additionally secured with an expandable/retractable security gate. • 24/7 monitored alarm system that ensures that unlawful entry is detected and you are notified by phone and email. • Loud siren and clearly visible red strobe light that will draw attention to your place if it is ever compromised. • Properly positioned video surveillance cameras that capture everything that takes place on your property and that can be easily accessible remotely over the internet. • An access control system that both prevents unauthorized entry and records permitted access to sensitive areas within your business. • Article surveillance antennas that detect theft and alert store keepers of potential merchandise not paid for. • Post a uniformed security guard onsite or set up mobile patrol visits of your facility when warranted.

The loss prevention professionals at SafeTech Alarm Systems understand business security and what it takes to keep business properties safe. We can perform a full risk assessment on your commercial property and work with you to suggest effective and convenient business security needs that will keep your business secure.