Three tips to create a more secure environment

Three Tips to Create A More Secure Environment Sep 25, 2015

Businesses choose to hire private security firms like Smith Protective for patrol services and both on-site and remote surveillance. Diligent watch and report service can make the difference in law enforcement’s intervention in the event of robbery or other disruptive incident. Additionally, nothing replaces the presence of uniformed security in a public space to maintain an orderly environment.

Businesses choose to hire private security firms like Smith Protective for patrol services and both on-site and remote surveillance. Diligent watch and report service can make the difference in law enforcement’s intervention in the event of robbery or other disruptive incident. Additionally, nothing replaces the presence of uniformed security in a public space to maintain an orderly environment.

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A business that is serious about security will also pay attention to small details they can control themselves to focus the range private security is able to observe. Here are three tips to create a more secure environment:

1) Identify the weaknesses on doors. In order to steal, a thief must be able to remove an object or objects. Doors are the easiest egress, which is why they come with locks. However, door hinges can be removed. Pinning exposed door hinges decreases the chance hinges can be damaged or removed easily.

2) Lights are a great deterrent and motion detectors allow for a more environmentally safe use of indoor and outdoor lighting. But lights need power. By securing your power sources for security lighting, your business will increase the difficulty of disabling security lights.

3) Of course, your doors will be locked but, even if your hinges are pinned, a key opens the door. Hiding the serial numbers on locks and padlocks prevents the possibility of creating new keys. Again, adding a step that requires some thought and extra effort increases the chances that thieves or vandals will pass your business by.

These security steps do not replace uniformed private security but they can make a difference. And utilizing private security can make an even greater difference. If you have questions on how you can coordinate your efforts with private security for your business, please call us today.

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