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 between him or her and your location. However, this isn’t the only way that these tools reduce crime.

Physical security gates also provide a visual deterrent. This means that a criminal will be dissuaded from attempting a break-in due to the mere presence of these gates. This is an important advantage that security gates hold over other types of security protection. For example, security film can make it more difficult for a criminal to break through a window. However, criminals do not know that this film is installed until they’ve tried to break in. Therefore, a criminal may see a window that has security film applied, assume that it is unprotected and attempt to smash through the window. Whether or not the criminal is successful, there will likely be damage to your property. This means that you’ll have to spend the time and money to make the repairs, likely over and over again.

With visible security gates, a criminal knows that your property is protected just by looking at it. This is important because most criminals will hesitate to attempt a break-in when they know a location has proper security. In fact, many criminals avoid locations altogether when there is physical security installed.

Why? Because criminals prefer to leave the scene quickly, before the authorities or anyone else can respond to their crimes. They want to get in and out in minutes, often seconds. Many smash and grab robberies are over before anyone even knows what has happened. A security gate slows criminals down considerably. Criminals do not want to strike a property that will be a challenge for them. They do not want a property where they might be caught in the act while attempting to break in. When criminals see a security gate, they often move on to another location.

This is why seeing a gate in place is so important.

Choosing a Security Gate

When it comes to choosing a security gate for your property, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. Does your location have a lot of windows? Does it have a glass door or a solid door? Are there other entrances to keep in mind such as a side entrance? The physical layout of your property will determine what kind of security solution you need.

Powder coated fold away security gates provide the bold visual and physical deterrent you need at night, and easily fold away during business operating hours. Providing the security when you need it, and gone when you don’t.

You will also want to make sure that you deal with a responsible and knowledgeable security company when it comes time to choose a security gate. The company you work with is important as not all security companies and security gates are created equal.

If you need help selecting a gate, please feel free to contact a member of our team. We’ll be more than happy to help you out in any way we can.