Security tips for businesses in Utah
Tips to Protect your Business
Burglars target businesses that do not have security systems and camera systems more often than those that do. Burglars look for what the police call “targets of opportunity” In other words, easy pickings. When your alarm system is outdated or in disrepair this can also put you at risk.
Look into making a reasonable investment in good locks, outdoor lighting, a new camera system that you can remotely access and a new security system that you can control using your smartphone. This investment will pay off in security and peace of mind.
Leasing a system will allow you to make smaller monthly payments yet you can have your system installed today and when the technology changes in a few years you can have the system updated to a newer system keeping your business on the cutting edge and protected.
Here are some specific measures you can take starting today.
Test your security and camera system regularly replacing decals and signs as needed.
Keep overhead doors closed and locked. Consider padlocks on the garage door tracks.
Keep your outside lighting in working order and consider adding additional lights and cameras.
Hold ongoing training on how to use the security system for new employees and hold review training for employees that may have been trained but do not use the system very often.
Update your call list every few months making sure phone numbers and names are current.
Every 6 months or every year it is prudent to change all of the security codes. That way if anyone was sharing their code with someone else the old codes will not function. Avoid programming codes that are easy to guess like birth years etc…
To reduce false alarms do not leave balloons near your motion detectors, avoid having hanging displays or mobiles near the motion detection areas. Keep the equipment clean and free of spider webs. Do not have plants or other hanging objects near the heating and air conditioning vents because many times the air flow can cause them to move and set off your motion detectors.
Avoid installing motion detection in areas where the temperatures are very low or very high.
Have your security system serviced so it stays in top operating condition. Batteries should be checked periodically and changed as needed. When a door contact or motion detectors are damaged and not repaired, employees notice as do others making the building a more desirable target.
Don’t keep expensive inventory in areas of your business that do not have good constant camera coverage that you can review. Unfortunately a high percentage of shrinkage is attributed to employees and former employees that know your business. Using your camera system proactively can make your employees aware that you do use the camera system and are checking. Let them know how much you appreciate how organized they are or how they handled specific situations. Tell them you saw them unload product while viewing the camera system and let them know what a great job they did. When you use your camera system in such a way people are made aware that you are viewing the cameras and they are less likely to do things they should not do or be involved in theft.
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Make a list of any items you may be interested in and call Larry Love at Peak for a free consultation Office 801 428 1384 or cell 801 898 6003 email is Larry@PeakAlarm.com