Do you have security gates installed at your retail store? Many stores do. You’ve probably seen them installed on other stores in your neighbourhood, but you may still be wondering about how they can benefit you. There are a number of benefits that retail store security gates provide. Here are a few facts about retail […]
Protecting Your Identity
Having your identity stolen is way beyond an inconvenience, the potential loses, liabilities, and the difficult time consuming efforts required to repair your identity is overwhelming. Many of us may know that it would be a terrible thing having your identity stolen, but other than being concerned not much action or changes are made. What is interesting is […]
Understanding How To Protect Your Warehouse Facility
I was recently asked to provide some guidance to secure a small warehouse; they only had a handful of employees but wanted to provide security for both the facility and their employees. Some of the key points I started with were explaining some large facilities exterior protection needs, as well as what a smaller privately owned businesses […]
Hey, where's my car?!
We’ve all heard of cars being stolen, and many unfortunate automobile owners have been shocked by the sudden disappearance of their vehicle. Regardless of who it happens to, it affects us all. Billions of dollars are lost every year and we pay that back in insurance, increased security expenses, and tax dollars tracking down these […]
Hey, where’s my car?!
We’ve all heard of cars being stolen, and many unfortunate automobile owners have been shocked by the sudden disappearance of their vehicle. Regardless of who it happens to, it affects us all. Billions of dollars are lost every year and we pay that back in insurance, increased security expenses, and tax dollars tracking down these […]
Derailing the Five-Fingered Discount
What is shoplifting? Theft from a retail store usually with less than a $500 value simply intending to deprive the owner of those items is considered shoplifting, Also known as five finger discounts, boosting and stealing. Small business is the backbone of our economy; Small businesses have tight margins and Shoplifting affects any company’s bottom […]
Securing Cellular Stores
As windows and doors are easily penetrated to gain illegal entry into a retail business, without some physical security barrier in place, thieves can break a window, or pry open a door, and in less than two minutes remove thousands of dollars of your inventory. Cellular phone, MP3 players, laptops, tablets have always been a […]
What is a Smash and grab robbery?
Smash and grab robberies usually happen when the store is closed for business, generally this type of theft involves a rock or other solid objects to break a window, and then they rely on speed, quick grab what they can and run off with as much as they can carry, before anyone can respond to […]