Do you have security gates installed at your retail store?
Many stores do. You’ve probably seen them installed on other stores in your neighbourhood, but you may still be wondering about how they can benefit you. There are a number of benefits that retail store security gates provide. Here are a few facts about retail store security gates that you may not know.
They Provide Physical Protection
While other security tools can help reduce crime, physical protection is a visible crime deterrent and crucial to a security plan. When criminals see a physical security tool, they immediately understand that there is a barrier between them and the items that they wish to steal. They know that a property that has security gates installed will be more difficult to break into than one that does not. In many cases, criminals will move on and consider a different location instead of trying to figure out a way to get past a physical barrier.
They Add Extra Protection Above & Beyond an Alarm System
An alarm system can provide some protection for your property, but not enough that you should consider your store secure if you only have an alarm installed. There are a couple of reasons for this. One major concern is that many alarm systems can be disabled by criminals. Cutting a phone line, physically damaging an alarm or tampering with the system in a number of other ways can render an alarm system useless. When you use physical security gates, you are give your retail store an additional boost of protection that will keep you secure. Plus, you won’t have to worry about false alarms!
They Deter “Smash and Grab” Criminals
You might not realize it, but a lot of retail crimes are “crimes of opportunity.” Many criminals don’t plan out their crimes in advance. Instead, they see a location that has minimal protection, quickly break in and try to escape before anyone can stop them. These are typically called “smash and grab” robberies. In these cases, criminals just want to get in and out as soon as possible. An alarm system doesn’t usually stop these crimes, since the thieves leave the scene long before security guards or the police can arrive. If you have security gates installed, you protect yourself from these crimes.
They Save You from Paying Repair Costs
One of the worst parts of being a victim of a “smash and grab” robbery is that, not only do you lose merchandise, inventory and other valuables during the robbery, but you also end up having to pay to repair your store. Broken windows, damaged doors and other property damage can cost you a lot of money. Even worse, you’ll probably have to shut your store down during the repairs. This will end up costing you even more money. A physical security gate saves you all of this money, time and hassle.
They Reduce your Insurance Costs
Insurance companies know how security gates deter crime. They know that the likelihood of your store being broken into or damaged by criminals is significantly lower if you have security gates installed. For this reason, they often provide discounted insurance rates to those retail store owners who install this type of protection.
For more tips on layering security, download our 10 Critical Points to Securing your Store, your Employees, and your Goods eGuide.
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