Criminals Target e-Cigarettes from Convenience Stores Convenience stores are common targets for criminals. However, recently, they have been targeting them for an additional reason: to steal e-cigarettes. With e-cigarettes and vape pens increasing in popularity, especially among young people, these items are frequently sought out by smash and grab robbers. While e-cigarettes are most commonly-used […]
Cannabis Retail Store Security
Protecting Cannabis Stores Cannabis became legal for recreational use in Canada on October 17, 2018. In many regions of the country, this means that legal cannabis retail stores are now open for business. In addition, several US states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana as well, resulting in marijuana dispensaries and cannabis retail stores operating in […]
How You Can Improve Your Business Security Today
Increasing Security at your Business No matter where you are located or what type of business you run, you know that business security is important. If you’re like most business owners, security threats are something you think about (and possibly even worry about) on a regular basis. This makes sense. You work hard at your […]
How to Secure Large Public Spaces
Improving Security in Schools, Hospitals, Shopping Malls, and More Security at large public spaces is critical. These places are visited by members of the public frequently throughout day, they’re often very crowded, and their size makes them difficult to monitor. Plus, the crowds can be unpredictable. Also adding to the difficulty of securing these locations […]
Business Security Flaws You Haven’t Noticed (But That Criminals Have)
Fixing Business Security Flaws Before Criminals Exploit Them Criminals are always looking for places to strike. When a criminal chooses a business to break into, they often look for business that do not have adequate security. Criminals want to strike weaker targets because they know that they have a better chance of success with these […]
Hardening Your Business Security
How to “Harden the Target” and Protect Your Business One major advantage that physical security gates have over other types of security is that they serve as a strong visual deterrent. This means that criminals can see that they’re installed almost instantly, which will often scare them away. Criminals know how difficult and time consuming […]
Preventing Employee Theft at your Business
Employee Theft Prevention Tips You may not want to think of your employees stealing from you but, in reality, it happens. Employee theft is a major problem for many businesses. Employee theft costs business money each and every year. Therefore, it’s important to take steps to reduce it. Here are some ways to prevent employee […]
Convenience Store Security and Safety Tips
Securing a Convenience Store Convenience stores need to be protected. They are frequent targets for criminals for many reasons. One reason is that these stores often have large amounts of cash on hand. Unlike many stores where the majority of purchases are made with credit and debit cards, many people use cash in convenience stores. […]
How to Use Folding Security Gates at your Business
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 […]
Four Ways Retail Stores Can Intimidate Criminals
How to Keep Criminals Away from your Retail Store If you own or manage a retail store, you might think that criminals strike properties randomly. You might believe that there’s nothing you can do to prevent a criminal from robbing your property and you may think there’s nothing you can do to make your retail […]