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 […]
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In Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Uncategorized, Warehousing
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 […]
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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 Access Control Security, Civil Unrest, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Looting, Office Building Security, restaurant security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Uncategorized, Unusual Applications
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 […]
How Physical Security is a Visual Deterrent
Physical Security Tools are also a Visual Crime Deterrent When most people think of physical security tools like security gates, they think of putting a physical barrier between criminals and their property. And this is true. A security gate makes it more difficult for a criminal to break into a property by putting a barrier […]
Why Smash and Grab Robberies Happen & How to Prevent Them
Why Smash and Grab Robberies Happen Smash and grab robberies are, unfortunately, quite common. In retail stores of all shapes and sizes, criminals smash through windows and doors and steal whatever they can as quickly as they can. Most of the time, a smash and grab robber is in and out of the store in […]
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In Access Control Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
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 […]
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In Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Office Building Security, Uncategorized, Warehousing
How Office Security Gates are used to Protect Businesses
Using Office Security Gates at your Business Break-ins, robberies and theft cost businesses money each and every year. Often, when people think of these crimes, they picture a retail store, jewellery store or a bank being robbed by a criminal. However, these locations are not the only businesses that are targeted by thieves. Office buildings […]
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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 […]
Responding to Employee Theft
What to do if you Suspect that an Employee is Stealing from your Company It’s a situation that no business owner wants to be faced with. However, it is one that happens more often than you may realize. The situation is employee theft. Employee theft costs businesses across North America millions of dollars each year. […]