Security Tips for Businesses.

Our goal is to educate you on the security options available for your business so that you can make informed decisions. Below are some security tips that will help you learn about some events and issues you should watch for in your business.

Employee Theft at the Register
Below is a list of tactics that can be used to steal from your business:

Sweet Hearting
This requires an accomplice or 'sweet heart' who loads up expensive items for check-out. The salesperson rings up the items but charges a lower price than he or she should.   This type of loss appears later as shrinkage.

Voids
A salesperson can void a transaction after a customer has left your premises and then collect the cash from the register.

No Sales
Salespeople can use this technique to open the register without recording a sale.   Anytime the register is open, there is a risk to the money contained within and tracking the frequency of 'no sale' transactions can often improve cash flow performance.

Returns/Refunds
Return and refund transactions can be used to pull funds from the register for disbursement to third parties.   There are usually questionable when no exchange of goods occurs while cash is disbursed.

Parking Lot Security

According to recent statistics, approximately 80% of the criminal acts that occur at shopping centers, strip malls and business offices occur in the parking lots. There are a number of things you can do to deter crime, improve security, reduce potential liability and make your customers feel safer.

Cameras
One of the best deterrents for criminal activity in parking lots is the installation of surveillance cameras and digital recording systems. Several strategically-placed cameras can be used to monitor and manage activity in your parking lots and facilities. We offer a wide variety of cameras and recording systems that can be tailored to your needs.

Lighting
Another aspect to consider is lighting. Good lighting removes the anonymity of perpetrators and can provide better viewing capabilities for digital video recording systems.

Layout
The security of a parking facility can be directly tied to its layout. Consideration should be given to the flow of traffic and to trying to minimize hidden areas. As with the coverage for any facility, careful planning and design of the video surveillance systems can ensure that video coverage and protection is maximized.

Signage
Visible warnings of a strong security presence are very effective deterrents. These can come in the form of security signs posted in high traffic areas. The visibility of your video surveillance cameras also act as a very effective deterrent.

For more information about these security tips, call us at 678.924.7480 or contact us via email.