How To Respond to a Retail Store Robbery It’s a scary and depressing situation to find out that your retail store has been robbed. Maybe you are notified by your alarm system provider or maybe you remotely see the footage from your security cameras. Maybe you pull up to work one day and find the […]
What Makes Your Property A Target for Criminals?
Why Do Criminals Target Businesses? Theft, vandalism, robberies, shoplifting and other crimes cost businesses across the country millions of dollars each year. Not only does crime result in stolen assets and damaged property, but it also disrupts to day-to-day operations, making it more difficult to run a business. Therefore, it’s important to take steps […]
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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 […]
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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 Had a Break-In?, Retail Security, storefront protection, Theft, Uncategorized
How the Costs of Smash and Grab Robberies Can Far Exceed the Goods Stolen
Smash and Grab Robberies are Very Costly – In Many Different Ways When most people think of the cost of a smash and grab robbery, they think of replacing the actual items that are stolen. However, these expenses are only a fraction of the overall cost. There are almost always other costs associated with a […]
Retail Security in the Winter
Winter Security Now that the days are getting shorter and darker and the nights are getting longer, it’s important that you adapt your security set-up to meet these changes. Many people don’t think of the importance of adjusting your security with the seasons, but doing so is very important. There are a lot of differences […]
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 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 […]
Security Gates vs. Security Window Film
Help protect your retail storefront from smash and grab robberies. Smash and grab robberies are a concern for any business with a storefront. These type of robberies usually occur at night and happen extremely quick. Thieves will normally smash a storefront window or the glass of the door with intent of grabbing as much as […]