Protect Your Business from the Crime Wave of 2009
2009 will be a record year for theft, burglaries and robbery. With unemployment at a 16 year high more people will find themselves struggling to make ends meet, crime and theft may become an attractive solution. Unfortunately for businesses this will bring increased theft from both external and internal sources. Businesses and business owners need to be aware of a possible upcoming crime wave of 2009 in order to stop crime before it happens. Investor’s Business Daily grimly reports about the coming crime wave the US will face and the effects it will have on businesses. Contact 911 Security for video surveillance to protect your business from becoming the next victim.
1- Simply Lock your door and windows.
Double check all doors and windows to make sure they are properly secure before you leave the building.
2- If They Can’t See it, They Can’t steal it.
Keep all your equipment and vehicles inside and out of site. If they can’t see it, they can’t steal it. Don’t leave expensive things (GPS, tools, equipment) in plain view. Thieves will not bother breaking in if they don’t see something not worth stealing.
3- Invest in a Security/ Surveillance System
Installing a security camera system not only serves as a strong deterrent, it also serves as the best witness to identify a criminal after the crime has been committed. Know what is happening outside your place of the business. Install cameras to record people and vehicles in your parking lot so you can look for anyone watching the store, or loitering in or around it. For security cameras visit our website at http://www.911securitycamerascom
4- Conduct Adequate Background Checks on Your Employees
Make sure potential employees don’t have a history of stealing from their employers, and that all of their credentials and references are valid. Keep accurate records of those employees who have been assigned keys. Keep keys in a locked cabinet if possible. Make sure all shop, warehouse and office keys are the type that cannot be duplicated without the master. Account for all keys and do a background check on all your employees that you give keys too. 40% of theft happens from inside help.
5- Provide Bright Toy Security Lighting
Adequate lighting is shown to reduce criminal incidents. Eliminate shadows completely using bright white light that doesn’t create a glare to potential observers. Lighting enables neighbors to identify threats and creates enough light to positively identify intruders on surveillance cameras. Lighting has the additional benefit of helping customers feel safer in parking lots. 65% of all noncommercial robberies happen at night, having lift can help deter criminals.
6- Security Fencing to Limit Access
Security fencing is a vital layer to your security program. If the environment requires it, consider higher than normal fences, secondary perimeter fencing, a concrete footing around the base of the fences and even a solid wall.
7- Display Adequate Security Signage
Visible security signage in multiple languages tells potential intruders that their theft efforts will be met with strong opposition. This communication, backed by one or two forceful interventions, can spread the word that your operations are not good targets for thieves.
8- Conduct Routine Security Maintenance Inspections
Are all of your cameras working properly? Are all your security lights operational? Have any trees or brush grown high nearby that could allow an intruders cover or even a means to climb over fences, walls or other barriers? Are your security gates functioning?
Fortunately there are numerous ways you can prevent crime before it happens to your business. With these methods, you can reduce and/or completely prevent the crime wave of 2009. Call us today to talk to one of our qualified sales support team to discuss your camera surveillance needs today. 1-866-618-CAMS or check us out on the web at www.911securitycameras.com
