5 Tips for Keeping Your Business Secure During the Holidays
It’s not uncommon for commercial businesses to close temporarily during certain holidays. For instance, there are ten federal holidays observed in the US.
But even if you operate a private business, you may still close your doors on certain holidays, which can subsequently place your business at risk for burglary, vandalism and criminal mischief.
So, what’s the best way to keep your business safe and secure during the holidays?
1. Double-Check Door Locks
On the day/night before the holiday, have an employee double-check the doors and windows to ensure they are locked and secure.
Much like residential break-ins, burglars typically prefer to enter businesses through an unlocked door or window. Keeping these points of entry locked will go a long way in reducing your risk of being burglarized.
2. Secure Valuables in Locked Room
Rather than storing valuable products and items in the main area of your business facility, consider moving them into a more secure area, such as a locked cage or safe room.
Even if a burglar can enter your business, they may not be able to access the valuables — assuming you store them in a locked area.
3. Test Your Video Surveillance System
When was the last time that you checked your business’s video surveillance system to ensure it’s functioning as intended?
Well, there’s no better time than the days leading up to a holiday. Check the footage to make sure the cameras are recording properly and in the right direction.
If a camera is tilted in a manner that creates a “blind spot,” make the necessary adjustments to correct it. Video surveillance is a key component in commercial security, so don’t overlook this step.
4. Leave the Lights On
Leaving at least some of the lights on inside your business may help to deter burglars and other nefarious individuals.
Granted, they’ll probably know that your business is closed, especially if it contains a visible “Closed for the Day” sign on the front door.
However, the presence of lights may create the perception that an employee is working, in which case potential burglars may think twice before breaking in.
You don’t have to leave all of the lights on, rather turn on a few main lights for added security during the holidays.
5. Test the Security System
In addition to testing video surveillance, you should also test your business’s security system.
When you’re busy performing the countless number of tasks that go into running a successful business, it’s easy to overlook something as simple a security system test.
If your business is ever burglarized, though, you’ll want to know that the security system will function as intended. Contact the monitoring company for instructions on how to perform the test.
They’ll walk you through the steps to testing the system, giving you peace of mind knowing that it works.
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