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, 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, Retail Security, Shrinkage, storefront protection, Theft
How to Deter Criminals from your Retail Store
Preventing Crime in your Retail Store Theft and property damage costs retail stores billions of dollars each year. One study found that theft cost retail stores in the United States $32 billion in 2014. According to another study, similar crimes in Canada cost retailers $4 billion each year. These numbers make it clear that protecting […]
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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 Industrial Security, Institutional Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Uncategorized, Warehousing
Balancing Style and Security
Keeping your Business Secure yet Welcoming A lot of people worry about making their business look unappealing when they add security tools to the property. They fear that their location will “look like a jail” or “feel like a fortress” if they have physical security tools installed. This is a fear that makes sense. You […]
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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 […]