Stopping Crime at Drug Stores and Pharmacies There are many reasons why criminals target properties. One major reason is because the location contains merchandise or other valuables that the criminals want. This sounds obvious, but it’s a reason that many people overlook. It’s also a concept that some misunderstand. Criminals don’t just target high-value items. […]
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In Access Control Security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, restaurant security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Uncategorized
Security Gates Are a Wise Investment
Protecting your Property and your Bottom Line Smash and grab robberies are costly. Not only do you have to deal with the recovery costs of the stolen merchandise, but these crimes also cause significant property damage. As you can tell by their name, smash and grab robberies involve breaking through doors, windows or other […]
The Importance of Drug Store Security
Drug Store and Pharmacy Security If you operate a drug store or pharmacy, it’s absolutely crucial that you properly protect your property. After all, drug stores are very common targets for criminals. One major reason is prescription drugs. Not only do criminals want prescription drugs for themselves, but many pills and prescriptions are incredibly valuable […]
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In Access Control Security, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection
Shoplifting and the Holiday Season
Securing Holiday Gift Items at Retail Stores Unfortunately, during the holiday season, typical gift items aren’t just coveted by shoppers. Theft of these items also increases, especially theft by shoplifters. According to analysis by NBC News, which used FBI data, national shoplifting arrests increased by 8.95 percent during November and December 2011, compared to the […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection
Simple Steps you can Take to Help Secure your Retail Store
Ways to Improve Retail Store Security Today If you own or manage a retail store, you know how important security is. However, when many people think of security, they think of expensive and elaborate set-ups that require a lot of time and money.The good news is that these aren’t the only ways that you can […]
Watch out for Amateur Smash and Grab Robberies
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 Access Control Security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, New client, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft
Five Ways Security Gates Improve Other Security Tools
Improving Security with Security Gates One of the best parts of security gates is that they don’t just add security themselves, but they also make all of your other security tools even more effective. Security gates place a physical barrier between criminals and your property, this makes them the ideal tool for preventing smash and […]
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In Had a Break-In?, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection
What to do after a Retail Store Break-in
Your retail store has been broken into, what do you do now? It’s something that you never want to happen and, when it does, it happens suddenly. You see it when you go into work in the morning or you get a call in the middle of the night from your alarm system company or […]
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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 […]
What is a Smash and Grab Robbery?
What is a “Smash and Grab Robbery” and How Can You Protect Your Property? You may have heard of the term “smash and grab robbery” before but you might not know exactly what it means. A smash and grab robbery is essentially what it sounds like. A criminal (or group of criminals) will smash through […]