Security Gates Give You Time
There is no security system that cannot be disabled or broken into given enough time or resources. However, a huge advantage that security systems and security gates provide is that they make the process of breaking into a property much more difficult and time-consuming. This is a huge advantage that is sometimes overlooked.
Most criminals know that it’s impossible for them to spend time attempting to break through a security barrier. They know that an alarm will sound, police will arrive, security guards will spot them or someone walking by will notice what is going on. They recognize that taking a long time to break into a property will likely lead to them getting caught.
This is why many criminals favor “smash and grab” Break-ins. These opportunistic crimes take place in seconds, not minutes. A criminal breaks through a door or window, quickly steals as much as he or she can and escapes from the scene before anyone can react.
Security gates deter these types of break-ins from happening. How? They send a clear message to criminals. They let criminals know that it’s not going to be quick or easy to break into a property.
Deterring Criminals with Security Gates
Security gates make your property a hard target. Criminals look at your store that is protected by a strong visible security gate and decide that they will likely have more success breaking into the property down the street that doesn’t have any visible security.
This is why visible security tools are so important. They deter criminals. If you have a sophisticated security system, but no one knows that you have it, criminals will still attempt to break in. Yes, they may not be able to or they might get caught in the act of doing so, but they’ll still try. And they will likely cause damage when they’re trying. This costs you money.
Security systems also cost money, but they save you money as well. One break-in can result in thousands of dollars in lost merchandise and damage to your store. Plus, you’ll likely have to keep your store closed for at least a while in order to repair the damage caused by the criminals. Being proactive and spending money upfront saves you money in the long run. Security gates don’t just deter criminals; they also protect your bottom line.
How Not to Deter Customers
Many people worry about how physical security products look. They know that having bold visual security deter criminals, but they also worry that these same physical security solutions will deter customers. They don’t want their location looking unwelcoming or like a jail or fortress. Thankfully, modern tubular security gates solve this problem. Expandable security gates can be compressed or folded back so that they aren’t noticeable during regular business hours. When you open your location, you simply open the gates and fold them out of the way. This ensures that your property remains welcoming while you’re open. When you lock up at night, you lock the gates and project an image of safety and security to anyone who may be thinking about breaking in.
No one solution alone can provide a comprehensive security system. By layering security with the above, alarm system, video surveillance system, and physically securing the most vulnerable points of entry (the windows and doors), you can help protect your investment, your business and your peace of mind.
For more tips on layering security, download our 10 Critical Points to Securing your Shop, your Employees, and your Goods eGuide.
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