Simple security measures can pay dividends and may not cost a fortune to implement

Simple security measures can pay dividends and may not cost a fortune to implement:

Whatever the field of business you are in, good housekeeping is the rule:

  • Untidy property can result in petty vandalism and escalate into something serious
  • Remove temptation by keeping goods and vehicles, where possible, inside
  • Property marking acts as a deterrent and can help detection
  • Limit the opportunity by the use of access control (This is important if you are not open to the general public)
  • Train staff to challenge visitors and insist that staff and visitors wear identification
  • Effective external lighting can deter criminals and can be essential for other crime prevention measures to succeed
Then ask yourself about your business specifically:
  • What could thieves target in my business - stock, petty cash, computers, equipment, and vehicles?
  • How vulnerable are my business premises to crime?
  • What would be the effect of a crime against my business?
  • What crime prevention initiatives are available to me?
  • Can anyone trespass easily on your property?
Remember to make your staff aware of the risks, provide training and guidance in your firm's policies and encourage staff to take responsibility for their own safety and for security.

For more information on how BusinessWatch can help you with simple and cost effective security measures for your business please contact the BusinessWatch Team on 01246 212909, email info@businesswatch.org or click here for more information