How to Keep Your Commercial Property Safe

• Locks and Padlocks
• lock all outside entrances
• padlocks should be of hardened steel
• always keep padlocks locked
• Doors
• all outside and security doors should be of solid construction
• all outside and security doors should be metal lined
• all jams should be solid
• all exposed hinges should be pinned to prevent removal
• CHECK WITH FIRE CODE FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• Windows
• should have secure locks
• burglar-resistant glass treatments
• if you have an alarm, have glass break sensors
• CHECK WITH FIRE CODE FOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
• Lights
• keep entire perimeter well lit
• focus on doors and other possible entries
• Alarm System
• should be supplied and installed by licensed alarm company
• have a central monitoring station
• check system on a daily basis
• advertise its presence to deter break-ins
• Cash Register
• keep in plain view from outside the building (easily monitored)
• leave open when empty and not in use
• Safe
• fire proof
• burglar resistant
• anchored securely
• leave in plain sight (easily monitored)
• use to lock up valuables when business is closed
• change combination when someone with access is released from employment
• Building Exterior
• secure all openings
• do not store items, such as boxes, trash bins, vehicles, or equipment, near your building that would provide concealment and/or roof access
• Perimeter Fences
• adequate enough to keep intruders out
• but also allow good visibility by neighbors and police
• Key Control and ID Number
• code all keys
• keep keys securely locked when not in use
• do not allow employees to leave them lying around
• do not allow employees to make duplicates
• change locks whenever you suspect key security has been jeopardized
• Surveillance
• Install quality video system
• Color digital system provides higher clarity
• Ability to record in lower-lit areas (infrared)