What to Consider for Reliable and Effective Security for Your Business
Somehow, it’s not surprising that there are more burglaries in the last two weeks of the calendar year — the time between Christmas and New Year’s — than any other. That’s when our stockings are hung and full of goodies, our stores are stocked with all of the latest gadgets, and our schools are closed for holiday. Unfortunately, it’s a ripe environment for crime.
But that doesn’t mean that you should let your security slip over the summer. Many of the risks for businesses are the same, no matter the season. Summer is also a high time for shopping, and the summer recess for many schools, colleges, and companies means idle hands for the devil’s workshop.
Retailers suffer $44 million in inventory shrink around the country every year. And yet, it’s possible that up to 67% of all burglaries could be prevented by the simple installation of reliable and effective security measures, such as video surveillance and security cameras.
- If your business is ready to start choosing a security system, ask yourself these questions:
- How many areas do you need to monitor? If your business space involves several floors, multiple rooms, separate entry points, or an extensive parking area, these large spaces will influence how many video surveillance cameras you’ll need for reliable and effective security coverage.
- What kind of response system do you need? Surveillance video doesn’t do a lot of good if it can’t prevent burglaries from occurring in the first place. You may also consider alarm systems or an audio-based intrusion detection system. Even then, think about the reaction time: many alarm systems have a delay of anywhere from 30 seconds to three minutes before your monitoring company is contacted.
- What’s your budget? Finally, you’ll want to make sure that your business can afford the type of security you’re after. Think of it as an investment: The money spent now will pay for itself by preventing theft and inventory shrink in the future.
No matter the season, business security systems are always in fashion. Make sure your merchandise, your customers, and your space are safe with the best protection you can provide.