You’ve invested a lot of time and money into your business, and you’d do anything to protect it. Practices such as CCTV monitoring are popular because they offer the ability to monitor your property, ultimately safeguarding your employees, products, information, and livelihood. There are many ways you can increase your protection, and when combined can be a great theft deterrent.
This article explores the best practices for safeguarding your property against theft. For personalised advice, contact our team at Guardtech today.
Retail crimes such as theft costs Australian retail businesses up to $9 billion per year, reducing profits and often causing retailers to increase prices to make up for lost revenue. This theft can be internal (by employees) or external (by customers). Theft isn’t limited to retail stores, however, and can occur in any industry. No matter what type of business you run, it’s in your best interests to safeguard it against theft in any way you can. Popular methods include:
Locking doors, entries, and exits wherever possible is a simple yet often overlooked way to deter thieves. In general, the more high-tech the lock, the better. Consider a security access system over a traditional lock and key wherever possible.
A flimsy door or one with any broken parts is prone to be broken into. External doors should have steel frames and deadbolts, as should any security doors. Burglar-resistant glass should be used for glass doors.
Thieves love dark places to hide, so ensure you have as few of them as possible. Internal and external lights can deter would-be criminals, especially near entrances such as doors and windows.
The sound of an alarm can be enough to convince a thief to drop what they’re doing and run. When installing an alarm system, consider including motion detectors and sensors at doors and windows.
While visually unappealing, if your property is in a high-crime area or if it contains highly valuable items, barred windows may be well worth it.
Professional security patrols can provide round-the-clock protection against theft as well as other crimes such as vandalism and violence.
Security monitoring such as CCTV cameras offer double protection in that the visual of them deter criminals and also provides footage of the incident. They work similarly to private security patrols, but at a fraction of the cost.
CCTV monitoring is a common practice for businesses and homeowners to deter thieves. It works by your security system detecting unusual activity and sending an alert to the remote monitoring station in real-time. Your Internet connection will then transmit the footage from your CCTV cameras to the external remote monitoring location, where they will be viewed by a security systems professional.
They will pan and zoom the cameras to monitor the situation as it unfolds. If the activity is suspicious, the operator will call emergency services and notify you or another key holder for your site. Advanced CCTV monitoring often includes audio communication, so the operator can communicate with the intruder.
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At Guardtech we provide 24/7 alarm monitoring in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane to ensure your property is as well-protected as possible. With our secure and wireless technology, you have the ability to view information and data in real-time from anywhere in the world, giving you peace of mind wherever you are. To invest in CCTV monitoring for your property, contact our professional and reliable team today.
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