Chief Albers Crime Prevention/Safety Tip of the Day Commercial Burglary Prevention Commercial businesses can reduce their vulnerability to burglary by making sure that they have done all they can do to give the appearance of a property that practices good security measures. Business owners/managers can deter potential burglars by making it as hard as possible to gain entry. Consider these target-hardening suggestions: Lighting: Assure that all entry points to the building are properly illuminated. Leave enough interior lighting to detect movement, and make sure blinds or curtains do not prevent detection of activity from outside. Make sure that all of the existing lighting is in good working order. When certain types of lighting are nearing the end of their projected life span, they may still be giving off light but only a fraction of what they should be producing. Doors: Check for signs of structural weakness. Make sure that you have heavy, updated locks and that they are in good working condition. Rear doors should be of heavy solid construction preferably with no windows. One of the best security measures for a rear or side non-public door is a bar placed in u-brackets securing the door to the door frame. This is very cost effective and makes it almost impossible to pry the door open. Locks: Make sure that all doors, windows, and skylights are secured with the best possible locks. No lock is burglar proof, but the harder it is to gain entry, the longer it will take which increases the chances of getting caught. Considering these factors, the potential intruder will probably leave in an attempt to find another property which is not as secure and where the risks are not as great. Windows: Assure that all windows can be secured in such a way that they cannot be defeated easily from outside. Make sure that all of the windows are checked prior to securing the business for the day. Burglars will look for windows left unsecured. Make sure that windows are not blocked by merchandise, which would not allow someone to see inside. Also make sure that valuable merchandise is not left near the windows; move it to the center of the business. Safes: Do not leave large amounts of money in the safe overnight. Consider signage which states that no cash is left on the premises overnight. Safes should be secured to the floor and be visible from the outside. Roof: Make sure that any access to the business from the roof such as a roof hatch and ventilation systems are secured from the inside. Alarm Systems: Consideration should be given to an alarm system. Research alarm companies and the types of alarms that fit your needs and your budget. If utilizing an alarm system, make sure to have clearly visible signage stating the premises is protected by an alarm system. Considering and implementing these business safety tips could be just enough of a deterrent to stop a potential burglar.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:10:26 +0000
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