Preventing Crime in your Retail Store Theft and property damage costs retail stores billions of dollars each year. One study found that theft cost retail stores in the United States $32 billion in 2014. According to another study, similar crimes in Canada cost retailers $4 billion each year. These numbers make it clear that protecting […]
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In Access Control Security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, restaurant security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Uncategorized
Security Gates Are a Wise Investment
Protecting your Property and your Bottom Line Smash and grab robberies are costly. Not only do you have to deal with the recovery costs of the stolen merchandise, but these crimes also cause significant property damage. As you can tell by their name, smash and grab robberies involve breaking through doors, windows or other […]
The Importance of Drug Store Security
Drug Store and Pharmacy Security If you operate a drug store or pharmacy, it’s absolutely crucial that you properly protect your property. After all, drug stores are very common targets for criminals. One major reason is prescription drugs. Not only do criminals want prescription drugs for themselves, but many pills and prescriptions are incredibly valuable […]
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In Access Control Security, Airport Security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, restaurant security, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
Business Security 2016
Business Security 2016 We hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and an enjoyable New Year’s Eve! Now that 2016 is here, many people have made New Year’s Resolutions. While a lot of these resolutions are typically focused on personal improvement, it’s also a good idea to think about improving your business […]
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In Access Control Security, Airport Security, Mobile Security, Retail Security, Uncategorized
How Mobile Security Gate Systems Work
Using Mobile Security Gates There are many, many places where mobile security gates can be incredibly effective at preventing crime. Physical security provides not only a barrier for criminals to deal with, but it also acts as a visual deterrent. Criminals understand how effective physical security gates are and they know that it will be […]
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In Access Control Security, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection
Shoplifting and the Holiday Season
Securing Holiday Gift Items at Retail Stores Unfortunately, during the holiday season, typical gift items aren’t just coveted by shoppers. Theft of these items also increases, especially theft by shoplifters. According to analysis by NBC News, which used FBI data, national shoplifting arrests increased by 8.95 percent during November and December 2011, compared to the […]
Retail Security in the Winter
Winter Security Now that the days are getting shorter and darker and the nights are getting longer, it’s important that you adapt your security set-up to meet these changes. Many people don’t think of the importance of adjusting your security with the seasons, but doing so is very important. There are a lot of differences […]
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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, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, Shrinkage, Uncategorized, Unusual Applications, Warehousing
The Importance of Access Control
Why you Need Access Control Access control is the process of selectively restricting access to a particular location or area. This is done for many reasons and in many different types of businesses. You may not consider access control when you are planning your security set-up. Many people forget about this due to the busyness […]
Using Security Gates to Help Reduce Shoplifting
Physical Security and Shoplifting When many people think of security gates, they think of tools that help prevent smash and grab robberies. This is true. Security gates are incredibly effective at preventing break-ins, smash and grab robberies and other crimes. But did you know that they also reduce the likelihood of shoplifting? Shoplifting costs business […]