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 […]
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 […]
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In Access Control Security, Industrial Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft
How to Stop Criminals Before They Strike
Deterring Criminals from your Property Unfortunately, a lot of property owners only consider taking security precautions after they have been victims of a crime. After all, these people have witnessed firsthand how disruptive, costly and emotional a break-in or other crime can be, and they don’t want to go through such a situation ever again. […]
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In Access Control Security, Airport Security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Mobile Security, restaurant security, Retail Security, Unusual Applications, Warehousing
Security Gate Applications Beyond Storefronts
Security Gates Aren’t Just for Retail Stores When you think of security gates, you might think of a retail store blocking off access through gates on its front window or door. This is an application where security gates are effective, but it’s not the only way to use these physical security tools. Security gates are […]
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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. […]
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In Access Control Security, Airport Security, Industrial Security, Institutional Security, restaurant security, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
Business Security 2016
Business Security 2016 We hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and an enjoyable New Year’s Eve! Now that 2016 is here, many people have made New Year’s Resolutions. While a lot of these resolutions are typically focused on personal improvement, it’s also a good idea to think about improving your business […]
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In Access Control Security, Airport Security, Mobile Security, Retail Security, Uncategorized
How Mobile Security Gate Systems Work
Using Mobile Security Gates There are many, many places where mobile security gates can be incredibly effective at preventing crime. Physical security provides not only a barrier for criminals to deal with, but it also acts as a visual deterrent. Criminals understand how effective physical security gates are and they know that it will be […]
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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 […]