Best Practices For Keeping Businesses Secure
Developing a partnership with an experienced security guard company like ours is the best way for you to ensure that your commercial property is safe and secure. However, there are lots of other ways that business owners and property managers can improve their security situation.
Summarized below are a few best practices that can improve a business’s security situation.
Install a Security System
Take Advantage of Technology
Although Enforce Security Services, Inc. does not provide security system installation, it’s a cost effective counter measure for security concerns. A security system can help deter burglars and alert authorities if there’s a break-in, fire, or can be used to summon help in case of a medical emergency. A security system can also alert our security guards to areas of your property that needs immediate attention.
We recommend that our clients install a system with motion sensors, door and window sensors, and surveillance cameras. If you’re hiring us for security guard duty, this type of system will make us more efficient while on duty.
Installing alarms and sensors on windows and doors can alert security guards or the police department to unexpected breaches. Utilizing alarms that emit a loud noise is also an effective deterrent to burglars. Also, some alarm and sensor systems can send a notification to your phone when triggered.
Utilize Heavy-Duty Secure Locks
To prevent burglars from easily breaking into your property, use strong locks on all doors and windows. We recommend using deadbolt locks because they’re more difficult to pick or break than regular locks. Some businesses and retailers implement burglar bars in addition to heavy duty locks in combination with a security system for a more comprehensive security scheme.
Ensure Adequate Outdoor Lighting
Criminal Don’t Like To Be Seen
Burglars and are less likely to break into a well-lit property. We recommend that our clients install outdoor lighting around the perimeter of their business and implement motion-sensors to trigger automatic lights in dark and less trafficked areas. Usually, motion activated lighting can be integrated with cameras to record video or capture photos when the automatic lights are triggered.
Good Fences Make For Great Neighbors!
Security Fences & Gates Work
Security gates will keep burglars and vandals from access your property entirely. Sometimes, installing a sturdy fence around the perimeter of your business and using security gates are all that’s needed to prevent criminals from accessing your property.
Keep Valuables Out Of View
Don’t Entice the Criminals
To prevent burglars from seeing what you have inside your business, keep your valuables out of sight. This means keeping cash registers, safes, and other valuable items in a secure location like a locked office or storage room.
Keep the Property Clean & In Good Shape
A tidy property is less likely to attract burglars. We recommend regularly cleaning up debris, trimming trees and bushes, and removing any items that could be used to break into your business. This items can include loose bricks, rocks, cracked asphalt and ladders. Windows should be in plain view and not obstructed from public view by shrubbery and other foliage.
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If you’re interesting in learning more about guard services, contact Enforce Security Services, Inc. today. We provide both armed and unarmed guards, mobile vehicle patrols, and technological integration to aid with security management. If you have questions or would like a free security & patrol quote, contact our management team today at 832-709-0333.