
Protecting Your Business
Protecting your business can be challenging depending on its type, hours of operation, and location. Your business may be situated in a building protected by around the clock, on-site security personnel, and systems, or in a "rough neighborhood" that may be more prevalent to break-ins and theft. Or, your business is your home.
Regardless of what type of business you operate or where you operate it from, the tips below can help prevent break-ins, theft, and other intrusions.
Read our tips and recommendations below to help ensure your business remains safe.


Opening the Business
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Have two employees together meet and unlock the business.
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One should stay outside, while the other checks the interior. After clearing, both may enter.
Closing the Business
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Employees should accompany each other to their vehicles-- especially at night. If this is not possible, perhaps a security guard for the shopping center can escort the last employee to his/her car.
Bank Deposits
Making bank deposits alone can be dangerous.
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Employees making deposits should always go in pairs.
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If you are alone, vary deposit times and carry the deposit inside a purse or a plain bag.
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Do not use a bank bag or a bag with a name on it.
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NEVER make deposits after closing, as this is obvious and could result in a hold-up.
Taking out the Trash
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Doing this in pairs is much safer, both for the employees and the business.
Panic Buttons
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Install panic buttons at the front counter. Make sure there are phones near both front and rear entrances.
Building or Property Access
This enhances personal security.
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Keep secondary exits locked.
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Limit access to secondary exits by non-employees by having doors alarmed and labeled "EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY", or
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limit access to the area around the door.
Restrooms
Be in control of access to restrooms, storage areas, etc. This prevents assailants from hiding in waiting and "breakouts."
ID Badges / Access Control
They are only as good as the enforcement of the policy.
Visibility
This increases safety.
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Keep parking and walking areas well lit, and keep the area around the building clear of debris.
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Stacks of boxes and pallets can be hiding places for assailants.
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Install mirrors or Closed Circuit TV in rooms with blind corners and in enclosed parking facilities