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Manned guarding companies operate in many different sectors whether it’s commercial property, retail or events and knowing there will always be someone at your premises will help put your mind at ease.
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10 Different Ways To Protect Your Business From
Crime
THE NUCLEUS,BRUNEL WAY,
DARTFORD,KENT,
DA1 5GA,0844 351 1037
Crime still remains a big problem for many people and is something small businesses should be concerned with, considering they account for
20% of all recorded crime in the UK.
So you’re probably wanting to know how you can limit the risk
you may face?
Start with identifying where your company are most vulnerable whether it’s through the
amount of stock you own, sensitive information you store or the amount of cash you have on your premises. Get someone to carry out a
thorough assessment and work out how much you will need to spend on all necessary security
measures.
1. Risk Assessment
Don’t be a victim of crime through something that could have been relatively simple to
prevent. Make sure you have strong and sturdy doors with up-to-date locks and look into
getting window locks to stop easy break-ins.
2. Check Doors and Windows
If access points to your company are vulnerable then you should look into installing CCTV
cameras. A popular way businesses choose to tackle crime is by installing alarm systems
around the premises with signs up warning of its presence. Hearing an alarm ring may be
enough to scare your criminals away.
3. Electronic Equipment
Make sure your workers know what to do should there be a serious threat in the work place. Train your workers to recognise any
suspicious behaviour and make sure they know where they should go to report any crime.
4. Train your staff
You should keep as little cash as possible on your premises and make sure you take any
excess cash to your bank. Putting up signs saying “no cash is left on the premises overnight” should stop the temptations of a burglar.
5. Stop temptation
Invest in a good paper shredder. Criminals will go through your waste and may be able to use
the information lying around on your documents, you thought you had thrown away. If you do have very important documents in the
work place then look into installing lockable filing cabinets to store the information.
6. Shred Sensitive Paper Waste
Before hiring anyone make sure you’ve done all the correct checks on them. Verify previous
employment history and check all their references.
7. Employee Checks
You don’t want to put any of your employees at risk. Keep a close watch on petty cash and be prepared to fully support prosecution should need be and make sure your workers know
there’s 100% no tolerance for crime. This should warn of any employees considering theft.
7. Employee Checks
Computer hacking has become a serious problem and it is very important that your
internet connection and computer is secured by installing the most up-to-date firewalls and anti-
virus software.
8. Computer Information Theft
Computer hackers are very intelligent and can access anything from client records to bank
account details and other sensitive information. You should change your passwords regularly and use a variation of numbers and letters.
8. Computer Information Theft
Computer hackers are very intelligent and can access anything from client records to bank
account details and other sensitive information. You should change your passwords regularly and use a variation of numbers and letters.
8. Computer Information Theft
If you’re a company who own a lot of stock then you should be organised and always do regular stock counts. Always keep on top of what you
have and what you haven’t got, this should minimise confusion should anything go missing.
9. Protect Your Stock
If the thought of crime still leaves you feeling anxious then perhaps you should look into
manned guarding companies. They offer round the clock protection and can provide 24/7
security.
10. Extra Security
Manned guarding companies operate in many different sectors whether it’s commercial
property, retail or events and knowing there will always be someone at your premises will help
put your mind at ease.
10. Extra Security