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 […]
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 […]
Watch out for Amateur Smash and Grab Robberies
When many people think of smash and grab robberies, they think of “professional” thieves. These are criminals who commit crimes regularly. They typically scout out locations for a while before they strike. They also target specific types of merchandise. These criminals want small, yet high value items. They are often looking for items that can […]
Balancing Style and Security
Keeping your Business Secure yet Welcoming A lot of people worry about making their business look unappealing when they add security tools to the property. They fear that their location will “look like a jail” or “feel like a fortress” if they have physical security tools installed. This is a fear that makes sense. You […]
Five Ways Security Gates Improve Other Security Tools
Improving Security with Security Gates One of the best parts of security gates is that they don’t just add security themselves, but they also make all of your other security tools even more effective. Security gates place a physical barrier between criminals and your property, this makes them the ideal tool for preventing smash and […]
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 […]
5 things to consider in the event of civil unrest
Keeping your Business Safe During Civil Unrest Large scale protests, moments of civil unrest and even riots and violence can break out just about anywhere. These situations are not relegated to large cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Civil disorder and moments of unrest can happen just about anywhere. We have seen this […]
Retail Security and your Store’s Layout
How your Store’s Layout Can Reduce Crime Shoplifting costs businesses millions of dollars each year. Many store owners simply feel as though there’s nothing they can do to prevent it. They simply see it as a cost of doing business. That doesn’t have to be the case. There are things that you can do to […]
Tips for Choosing Security Gates for Retail Stores
Choosing Security Gates for Retail Stores Securing your retail store should be one of your main priorities. Unfortunately, criminals frequently target retail stores and smash and grab robberies are common. These robberies are what they sound like they are: A criminal smashes through the window or door of a store, enters the store, grabs whatever […]
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 […]