Why You Should Review Your Warehouse Security System
Once people install a security system or put together a security plan, they usually don’t go back and review it later on. This can be a mistake. It’s important that you take the time to review your security system and plans regularly. This is true for all types of properties, from homes to offices to warehouses. Why is reviewing your security protocols and tools so important? There are a number of reasons.
Ensure Everything is Working Correctly
Like just about anything, problems can develop with warehouse security tools. Just because everything worked correctly when it was set up, that does not mean that things will continue that way forever. For this reason it’s important to periodically check your security tools and to make sure that they’re all working as they should.
Test alarm systems to verify that they are functioning. Check security cameras to confirm that they’re working correctly and capturing relevant footage. Check locks to make sure that they lock securely. Taking the time to check these tools will provide you with peace of mind and keep your property safer.
Look for Overlooked Weaknesses
Maybe you missed something when you originally set up your warehouse security system. For example, you might have installed security cameras but did not realize that you left a “hole” where criminals could hide and not be seen by the cameras. Or maybe you installed security gates on your front doors and windows, but that you left the rear doors vulnerable. These are points that you would recognize during a security review and ones that you should rectify.
When you’re reviewing your security system, try to think like a criminal would think. Are there any weaknesses that you could exploit? If there are, solve these problems.
Adapt to New Threats
Security threats are always changing. It’s important to review both your security system and your security plans to make sure that you have protection and a plan in place for all potential threats. Sit down with your management team or your security team and discuss which threats are possible and take steps to protect yourself against those threats.
You’ll also want to consider environmental changes that could impact your warehouse security. For example, if a large office building was recently built near your warehouse, there could be more people in the area than before, which could mean more opportunities for crime. The building might also cast a shadow on your property, providing criminals with a place to hide while they attempt to break into your warehouse. Review these situations and see if any changes need to be made on your end.
Add New Technology
Depending on when you installed your warehouse security system, there may be new security technologies available today that did not exist or that were too cost prohibitive back when your system was first planned and installed. For this reason, it’s a good idea to regularly review your security system and to stay up-to-date on the security tools that are currently available. If a new form of security technology is released, consider whether or not it would make sense to add this tool to your security arsenal.
For tips on layering security, download our 10 Critical Points to Securing your Shop, your Employees, and your Goods eGuide.
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