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Home > Blog > How to Reduce the Risk of Theft, Vandalism at your Business
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020

How to Reduce the Risk of Theft, Vandalism at your Business

How to Reduce the Risk of Theft, Vandalism at Your Business

Burglary, robbery and vandalism can be particularly devastating to small businesses in terms of money, customers and employee safety.

You can see thousands of dollars of merchandise or equipment damaged or stolen, and your employees and customers can be in mortal danger if your facility is robbed. 

These types of risks to your business are unpredictable, but there are crime prevention steps business owners can take to protect their assets and employees.

Here's what you can do:

Burglary prevention

Establish and enforce clear policies about employee theft, substance abuse, crime reporting, opening and closing, and other security procedures. Provide training for all employees on security procedures. 

Use good locks, safes and alarm systems, keep detailed inventories and banking records and have back-up copies off-premises. Engrave valuable office equipment and tools.

Have outside entrances and security doors fitted with deadbolt locks. Security doors should be metal lined; secure them with metal cross bars and install security hinges or peen hinge pins.

Remove expensive items from window displays and have a night-light so officials can easily see into the building after closing.

Light the outside, especially around doors and windows, and keep lights covered or high to prevent tampering.

Have a fireproof safe, and leave it open when empty, as well as the cash register. Change the combinations and keys when an employee that has had access leaves the business.

 

Robbery prevention

  • Robbery does not occur as often as other crimes but, if confronted by a robber, you should cooperate with them - merchandise and cash can be replaced, but people can't.
  • Employees should greet every person who enters in a friendly manner, as personal contact can discourage a would-be criminal.
  • Keep windows clear of displays and signs and make sure the business is well-lit. Eliminate any blind spots that may hide a robbery in progress.
  • Instruct employees to report any suspicious activity or person and write down the information for future reference.
  • Make your bank deposits often, and during business hours. Do not establish a pattern; take different routes and times.
  • Make sure your physical address is visible so that emergency vehicles can easily find the business.
  • Ask law enforcement for advice on alarms, locks and other security measures.

 

Vandalism prevention

Annual damages in the United States due to vandalism are in the billions. And with the social unrest in the streets of some cities in recent times, the risks are increasing along with the damage.

Use landscape designs, building materials, lighting or fences to discourage vandals. Clean up any vandalism as soon as it happens, and work with local law enforcement to report vandalism.

Organize a business watch that is modeled after the neighborhood watch. Be alert and report suspicious behavior to law enforcement immediately, even if it means taking a chance on being wrong.

Thank you for visiting the Partners Insurance Agency blog. We hope you found our content helpful and informative.

Posted 12:00 PM

Tags: business risk reduction, commercial insurance
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