Retail Security and the Holidays The holiday season is nearly upon us, and that means a lot for many retail stores. Not only is this a busy time of year for sales but it can also, unfortunately, be a busy time for criminals. Criminals often take advantage of the hustle and bustle of the season […]
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In restaurant security, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft
Why Criminals Rob Restaurants
Theft and Loss at Restaurants If you own a restaurant, bar, night club or fast food location, you likely know that these businesses are targets for criminals. There are a number of crimes that restaurant owners need to be on the lookout for and prepared to protect themselves against. One of the most common is […]
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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 […]
How to Prevent Employee Theft
Preventing Employee Theft No business owner wants to believe that his or her employees are stealing from the company. Unfortunately, employee theft is quite common. In fact, a report issued in 2012 estimated that employee theft in Canada grew to more than 33 percent of theft-related incidents that year. This is up from 19 percent […]
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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 […]
Five Things You Can Do To Improve Security at Your Store Today
Five Ways to Improve Retail Store Security Theft from robberies and shoplifting cost retail stores billions of dollars each year. These losses can cause businesses to have to raise prices or cut staff in order to stay profitable. Losses caused by robberies can even force retail stores out of business. Therefore, it’s important that you […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Home security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection
What is the Cost of a Break-in ?
Understanding the Cost of a Break-In A lot of people don’t think of security until they have to. In many cases, that’s too late. Many businesses only install security gates and other physical security tools once their property has been broken into. There are some cases where a business owner doesn’t act until the business […]
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In Access Control Security, Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
Drug Stores and Pharmacies are Common Targets for Criminals: Here’s How to Help Secure Them
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. […]