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Security tips for when the business is nearly empty for the Holidays
We all know the holidays mean family, love, and cheer. But they also mean empty stores and offices – and criminals know this. If your company is off on December 26th or January 2nd this year, this could mean three days in a row of being unoccupied. For other companies, just one day of being unoccupied could be risky.
Here are a few tips to prepare for the upcoming holidays and/or three-day weekend. Taking the time to check on these could keep your business safe by making your store, restaurant, or office an unattractive target for criminals.
Be wary of social media. Be cautious about releasing closing times on social media, as this could give criminals an edge on when to strike – when they know no one is in the office or store.
Look occupied. Even if many (or all) employees are gone, making the business look fully occupied will decrease its attractiveness as a target for criminals.
Don’t tempt people. Have employees take or hide any valuables they have in the office or store while they are away. Additionally, make sure no valuables are visible through doors or windows. You don’t want to give criminals any reason to break & enter.
Check your alarm system & safe locks. Do your employees have codes that only work during business hours? If your safe lock or alarm system has this capability, make sure that you’ve set the alarm & electronic locks to not accept those codes over the holidays.
Pack your safe with high dollar items. Put all of your most valuable assets in your safe. Try to fit as much as you can - this is your final defense mechanism.
Review your camera system from home. If you are able to, check in via your camera system on your day(s) off.
Make a bank deposit. You’ll be gone for longer than usual, so it’s best to leave as little as you can unattended in your business. You should always be prepared for the worst. Making a deposit means if someone does break into your business, there’s less to steal. It also may loser the incentive of a burglary by any employees with criminal intentions.
Check outside lighting and timing. A well-lit area is much less attractive for burglars. Make sure your lights are set to come on at the appropriate time and provide a substantial amount of light to deter criminals from your business.
Know anyone who might find these tips useful? Use the share buttons below to help keep businesses safe from criminals this holiday season.
Security tips for when the business is nearly empty for the Holidays
We all know the holidays mean family, love, and cheer. But they also mean empty stores and offices – and criminals know this. If your company is off on December 26th or January 2nd this year, this could mean three days in a row of being unoccupied. For other companies, just one day of being unoccupied could be risky.
Here are a few tips to prepare for the upcoming holidays and/or three-day weekend. Taking the time to check on these could keep your business safe by making your store, restaurant, or office an unattractive target for criminals.
Be wary of social media. Be cautious about releasing closing times on social media, as this could give criminals an edge on when to strike – when they know no one is in the office or store.
Look occupied. Even if many (or all) employees are gone, making the business look fully occupied will decrease its attractiveness as a target for criminals.
Don’t tempt people. Have employees take or hide any valuables they have in the office or store while they are away. Additionally, make sure no valuables are visible through doors or windows. You don’t want to give criminals any reason to break & enter.
Check your alarm system & safe locks. Do your employees have codes that only work during business hours? If your safe lock or alarm system has this capability, make sure that you’ve set the alarm & electronic locks to not accept those codes over the holidays.
Pack your safe with high dollar items. Put all of your most valuable assets in your safe. Try to fit as much as you can - this is your final defense mechanism.
Review your camera system from home. If you are able to, check in via your camera system on your day(s) off.
Make a bank deposit. You’ll be gone for longer than usual, so it’s best to leave as little as you can unattended in your business. You should always be prepared for the worst. Making a deposit means if someone does break into your business, there’s less to steal. It also may loser the incentive of a burglary by any employees with criminal intentions.
Check outside lighting and timing. A well-lit area is much less attractive for burglars. Make sure your lights are set to come on at the appropriate time and provide a substantial amount of light to deter criminals from your business.
Know anyone who might find these tips useful? Use the share buttons below to help keep businesses safe from criminals this holiday season.
