What is shoplifting? Theft from a retail store usually with less than a $500 value simply intending to deprive the owner of those items is considered shoplifting, Also known as five finger discounts, boosting and stealing. Small business is the backbone of our economy; Small businesses have tight margins and Shoplifting affects any company’s bottom […]
Securing Cellular Stores
As windows and doors are easily penetrated to gain illegal entry into a retail business, without some physical security barrier in place, thieves can break a window, or pry open a door, and in less than two minutes remove thousands of dollars of your inventory. Cellular phone, MP3 players, laptops, tablets have always been a […]
What are scissor style gates ?
Scissor style gates, also known as accordion gates and folding gates, use square tubular steel riveted back to back and when opened have a diamond shape pattern. The U shaped end channels have a 3 inch slot to allow the webbing ends to slide up and down when opening and closing the gate. The leading […]
When to Secure Your Retail Store
What type of store should consider security? Many retail stores, regardless of where they are located or what type retail store all can be at risk of a smash and grab robbery, regardless of what merchandise they sell. Surely high priced items are commonly targeted but also quick fix cash, or easy to sell items […]
Wowt reports, Robbers Use Rocks and Cinder Blocks To Break Into Small Businesses
A recent article by Erin Murray from WOWT Worth Reading clink link below Article link
What is a Smash and grab robbery?
Smash and grab robberies usually happen when the store is closed for business, generally this type of theft involves a rock or other solid objects to break a window, and then they rely on speed, quick grab what they can and run off with as much as they can carry, before anyone can respond to […]
Are scissor style security gates easy to use?
Scissor gates are available in many standard heights and widths, these security gates use a leading edge caster to make them easy operable window gates. Unique features such as fully enclosed slam locks do not require a key to lock up, or the mortised cylinder locking post for doors, which you can key alike to […]
What are portable or mobile security gates?
Portable or mobile security gate systems are ideal for openings greater than 16 feet. These security gates are available in a variety of heights and colors, with the ability to configure the set up to meet any layout for multiple applications. The ease of use, and aesthetically pleasing look of these systems make them ideal […]
How window security gates work and look
Window security gates are designed to be easy to use, while providing strength and visual appearance when in use. The scissor style design expands when locking up the gate, and contracts when retracting, for neat fold away storage during hours of operation. These gates are strong and have a pleasant diamond pattern look, a powder […]