Using Folding Security Gates to Protect your Business Business security is important. Smash and grab robberies, shoplifting, vandalism, and various other crimes are becoming increasingly common in nearly all areas of North America. It’s crucial that business owners take steps to protect their properties from criminals. One of the most effective ways to do this […]
How Visual Deterrents Keep a Business Safe
Security is Important, So Is Letting Criminals Know To stop criminals from striking your business, it’s important to understand how they choose their targets and what makes them strike. Once you know their motivation, you can take steps to make your business look less attractive to criminals. How Criminals Choose Targets One important thing to […]
How Weather Affects Business Security
The Impact of Weather on Crime There are many different things that can affect the security of your business. Some of them are obvious, such as security systems, lighting, and various aspects of your physical location. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is weather. There are actually many ways that weather affects crime. A […]
Making Retail Security Simple
Retail Store Security Doesn’t Have to be Complicated A lot of people think that properly securing a retail store is incredibly complicated. It doesn’t have to be! The fear that retail security is difficult (and costly) can prevent business owners from properly securing their properties. Some people think that having effective security is so tough, […]
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In Office Building Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized, Warehousing
Figuring Out What Type of Security You Need
The Right Security for your Business When it comes to protecting your business from criminals, it’s important to remember that not all situations are the same. A security solution that works for one business won’t necessarily be the best plan for another. One of the keys to having effective security at your business is figuring […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft
Security Gates Don’t Have to Take Away Curb Appeal
Keeping Up Appearances with Security Gates One thing that we hear often is that store owners don’t want to install security gates because they’re worried about how they look. They don’t want to scare customers off with bars or gates. They worry that having security gates will make their properties “look like a jail.” While […]
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In Access Control Security, Civil Unrest, Had a Break-In?, Mobile Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft
Dealing with Summer Crime Increases
Crime Increases in the Summer Heat: What This Means for You Many studies have shown that crime, specifically violent crime, increases as the temperature increases. For example, a 2001 paper by the University of Iowa, entitled Heat and Violence, found that “hot summers produce a bigger increase in violence than cooler summers.” Other studies, including […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft
Stopping Summer Retail Crime
Preventing Smash and Grab Robberies, Vandalism and More The summer is finally here and, while that means more daylight, warmer weather and maybe even a vacation, it also means that certain crimes tend to become a bit more likely. Shoplifting During the summer, many retail stores (as well as other businesses) have fewer employees […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft
Security Doesn’t Have to Inconvenience People
Security Doesn’t Have to Get in Your Way A lot of people hesitate to install security systems or tools because they worry about inconveniencing their customers, their visitors or themselves. They worry that security tools will be too difficult to use and they’ll make running a business more complicated than it already is. These fears leave them […]
Gun Stores are Common Targets for Smash and Grab Criminals
Why Criminals Target Gun Stores The reality is that nearly every type of business can be a target for smash and grab criminals. All you need is an asset (such as merchandise or cash) that criminals consider valuable and your property could be targeted. However, certain types of businesses are more frequent targets. One of […]