Crime Increases in the Summer Heat: What This Means for You Many studies have shown that crime, specifically violent crime, increases as the temperature increases. For example, a 2001 paper by the University of Iowa, entitled Heat and Violence, found that “hot summers produce a bigger increase in violence than cooler summers.” Other studies, including […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft
Stopping Summer Retail Crime
Preventing Smash and Grab Robberies, Vandalism and More The summer is finally here and, while that means more daylight, warmer weather and maybe even a vacation, it also means that certain crimes tend to become a bit more likely. Shoplifting During the summer, many retail stores (as well as other businesses) have fewer employees […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft
Security Doesn’t Have to Inconvenience People
Security Doesn’t Have to Get in Your Way A lot of people hesitate to install security systems or tools because they worry about inconveniencing their customers, their visitors or themselves. They worry that security tools will be too difficult to use and they’ll make running a business more complicated than it already is. These fears leave them […]
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In Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
How the Costs of Smash and Grab Robberies Can Far Exceed the Goods Stolen
Smash and Grab Robberies are Very Costly – In Many Different Ways When most people think of the cost of a smash and grab robbery, they think of replacing the actual items that are stolen. However, these expenses are only a fraction of the overall cost. There are almost always other costs associated with a […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Home security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection
What is the Cost of a Break-in ?
Understanding the Cost of a Break-In A lot of people don’t think of security until they have to. In many cases, that’s too late. Many businesses only install security gates and other physical security tools once their property has been broken into. There are some cases where a business owner doesn’t act until the business […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
Drug Stores and Pharmacies are Common Targets for Criminals: Here’s How to Help Secure Them
Stopping Crime at Drug Stores and Pharmacies There are many reasons why criminals target properties. One major reason is because the location contains merchandise or other valuables that the criminals want. This sounds obvious, but it’s a reason that many people overlook. It’s also a concept that some misunderstand. Criminals don’t just target high-value items. […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection
Simple Steps you can Take to Help Secure your Retail Store
Ways to Improve Retail Store Security Today If you own or manage a retail store, you know how important security is. However, when many people think of security, they think of expensive and elaborate set-ups that require a lot of time and money.The good news is that these aren’t the only ways that you can […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, Theft, Uncategorized
Shopping Malls Retail Store Security
Protecting your Shopping Mall Retail Store If you have a retail store in a shopping mall, you likely understand that there are possible security threats to your business. A shopping center is a public place where hundreds and even thousands of people pass through each day. This presents a unique situation for security professionals. As […]
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In Had a Break-In?, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection
What to do after a Retail Store Break-in
Your retail store has been broken into, what do you do now? It’s something that you never want to happen and, when it does, it happens suddenly. You see it when you go into work in the morning or you get a call in the middle of the night from your alarm system company or […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
Five Reasons to use Physical Security for Storefront Protection
If you own or manage a retail store or any other type of storefront, you know the importance of keeping your location secure. Theft and other crimes cost businesses money each and every year and the losses are much greater than you may assume. For example, in a break-in, a business loses the goods that […]