Living and working around Milton Keynes where there are plenty of opportunities for wily crooks and thieves looking to make a quick buck at the expense of unwary businesses. Here are ten tips that all businesses can easily implement to keep their premises secure.
Have strong locks and secure padlocks fitted to all external doors.
Make sure all outside lights work and are housed in protective cages or boxes to prevent them being smashed.
Install security grilles on your windows and skylights, make it difficult for thieves to break into your property but remember to keep emergency exits clear.
Install CCTV cameras that record daily activities. This is especially true in sensitive areas or rooms that hold stock or important information.
Shred everything. Computer crime and identity theft start with collecting useful pieces of company and personal data.
Employ a highly visible burglar alarm system, at the very least it will make criminals think twice before they try and break into the property.
Promote good security practices amongst staff, including secure passwords on computers, comprehensive key policy and locking up procedures.
Do not leave valuables, money or stock lying around unattended. Secure money or expensive equipment in a safe place when the building is empty.
If open to the public have highly visible members of staff to deter opportunist theft and shoplifting. Make sure unknown people in private areas are challenged verified. Simply asking if you can help them should give you the reassurance you need.
Make sure your front door or main entrance way has an audible alarm if you do not have a staffed reception area.
Taking basic practical steps to show unwanted criminals that you are prepared and watching out is the first step in business security. If your company looks as though it is taking precautions to prevent theft then the less appealing it will be.
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