CRIME PREVENTION & SAFETY FOR BUSINESSES

06 Jun CRIME PREVENTION & SAFETY FOR BUSINESSES

The appearance of a business can attract or deter crimes of many natures. The following are some steps that can help make your business more secure:

• Maintain the property. A rundown business or building with attract criminals, so make sure that the building, the landscaping, the sidewalks and the parking areas are all clean and well-maintained.
• Do not keep old or damaged displays, posters or signs that are no longer useful to you.
• Have the checkout counter near the front of the store, so that employees can monitor activities inside and outside the store.
• Clearly mark public and private areas and make private areas hard to access for non-employees.
• Clearly mark parking areas and entrances to the business.
• Keep trees near the building well-trimmed.
• Do not use large displays or posters that would cover the windows.
• Keep the building, especially the rear, well-lit at night.
• Loading areas should be kept clean and free of large objects that could hide people.
• Make sure that all entrances to the business are under constant visual surveillance.
• Install an alarm system.