Business owners can't always eliminate the risk of theft occurring at their businesses, but they can take steps to protect their assets and minimize the damage if an incident occurs.
1. Install an alarm system. The presence of one is often enough to deter any would-be-burglars, and it can help them keep an eye on external and internal threats.
2. Check every entry point when leaving your building or work vehicle. Burglars will look for an unlocked door, open windows, or keys left in a vehicle.
3. Keep track of keys issued to employees. Be sure the keys are returned when the employee leaves your business.
4. Install closed-circuit cameras (CCTV). Closed-circuit television cameras provide businesses with video surveillance and capture images or recordings of what goes on when you’re not there. The presence of surveillance cameras can discourage would-be thieves, protect your business during operating and nonoperating hours, and increase employee productivity. You should place cameras in strategic locations to identify faces of customers and employees, and store footage off-site.
5. Evaluate landscaping and outdoor features. In addition to indoor protection, you should pay close attention to the exterior of your building. If possible, remove obstructive features where a person could hide. Tall hedges or large bushes can obscure your building from law enforcement and provide cover for criminals. Make sure that the outside of your building is well-lit, particularly around entryways and windows, and install motion-detection lights in any particularly dark areas.
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