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Robbery Tips | Small Business Security | The appearance of a business can attract or deter crimes of many natures. The following are some steps that can help make your business more secure:
-Maintain the property. A rundown business or building with attract criminals, so make sure that the building, the landscaping, the sidewalks and the parking areas are all clean and well-maintained.
-Do not keep old or damaged displays, posters or signs that are no longer useful to you.
*Store Layout*
-Have the checkout counter near the front of the store, so that employees can monitor activities inside and outside the store.
-Clearly mark public and private areas and make private areas hard to access for non-employees.
-Clearly mark parking areas and entrances to the business.
-Keep trees near the building well-trimmed and secure fire escape ladders so that they cannot be used to access the roof.
-Do not use large displays or posters that would cover the windows.
-Keep the building, especially the rear, well-lit at night.
-Loading areas should be kept clean and free of large objects that could hide people.
-Make sure that all entrances to the business are under constant visual surveillance.
-Install an alarm system.
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