In this blog entry, the New Orleans commercial lock installation and New Orleans access control installation experts here at Liberty Locksmith will detail the most crucial aspects of retail security.
Visual Deterrents
Visual deterrents are basically objects like stickers or signs that make potential criminals reconsider attempting to steal from you. You could post signs that announce that your business is being monitored by security cameras or have a sticker on your cash register that all cash is deposited into a safe that staff does not have access to.
Employee Training
Train employees to detect signs that burglary or robbery might occur in advance. This includes watching people who are suspiciously waiting for the store to empty out, or those loitering outside the store.
Displays and Visibility
Make sure that retail displays are low down so they don’t block your line of sight. This way you can see everything that’s going on in your property. If there’s still blind spots, install a wide angle mirror so you can actively monitor the entire area.
Safety Routines
Switch up your regular routine so that savvy criminals can’t map out your daily actions in order to create smarter burglary plans. Change how you do your daily deposits, don’t always use the same routes, as many criminals try to target business owners as they bring funds to the bank from their businesses.
Locks and Gates
Install high security deadbolts on all entrances to your business, and install automatic security gates in order to help restrict property access to only authorized personnel.
Safes
Any business that keeps expensive goods or equipment inside the property overnight should keep all valuables inside high-quality, durable safes. Make sure that you purchase a security safe rather than just a fire protection safe. Safes need to be installed by quality locksmiths in order to ensure their ability to resist physical attack.
Alarms
We recommend installing a high quality alarm system attached to all entrances and windows at your property. Motion sensor alarms are a good idea, as well as alarm systems that are connected to CCTV cameras and smart access control systems for full centralized or remote control options.