Four ways to improve security for Commercial Properties.

Unfortunately, two things go with this blog that commercial property owners / occupiers will not want to hear and this is that it is highly likely that your premises will targeted for crime such as theft or vandalism and that most guaranteed security measures will require an investment of money and time.

With these two facts in mind then it pays you very well to become more knowledgeable on security for commercial property both to include how to prevent crime and to understand better how crime can attack you. We must remember that criminals, like us all, have progressed in their techniques to carry out their ‘work’ so you need to always be one step ahead…

There are of course many ways you can prevent crime from a very basic sticker on a door to employing the heavy mob to parade around your premises 24/7 – Some of these techniques are dated and others are just not suited to your business. Let us take a look at some of the very basic methods yet most highly effective:

  • Alarms & CCTV. These two are probably the most effective as they automatically tell the non professional criminal that they are highly unlikely to get away with any activities on your premises. Alarms should normally be not only sounding a bell locally, but should be connected to local security firm or police so that when they are triggered off it then alerts a third party to attend the scene ASAP. The likes of CCTV is another put off for criminals are they know that many are streaming the content live and someone could be looking at them live so can act immediately to anything suspicious. CCTV also helps with internal crime, ie staff members with sticky fingers, where it can pick up evidence of anything happen untoward.
  •  Lighting. This is another put off as it deters criminals from entering your grounds and trying to get in. Night time effect is best of course as it makes it harder to enter a premises and get away without being ‘seen’. Most commercial security lights have a motion-sensing feature, detecting infrared energy. When a human being walks by, the infrared energy level changes quickly, detecting movement in its field of view. Consult a lighting security expert to help you choose the best lighting option, such as one that’s configurable with your existing alarm system, for your commercial property.
  • Security Guard. Depending on the size of your business, you may be able to afford onsite security. This is really effective and news will travel around that the premises is occupied 24/7 to any interested criminal. Add to this guards with dogs then you are hitting upon a complete block out to criminals – The larger your commercial plot/premises then the more on-sight security guards you should be looking to hire/employ. Aside from deploying 24/7 security guards, you can improve your commercial property’s perimeter security by protecting your boundaries using physical barriers to avoid unauthorized entry. This step ensures no security threat is missed out, especially during off-business hours.
  • Marking, Tagging and KeyCards. All three options are innovative ways to improve security of your commercial property and the contents it holds. Marking and tagging products, such as mini readable chips or mini bar code labels, helps when it comes to identifying who the thieves are if ever you have been subject to crime. You can also look at locks in your building that are operated by a key card, especially between corridors or in to important store rooms.

A combination of physical and digital security measures is critical in securing commercial properties. Because burglars and criminals target commercial establishments, property managers and owners must deploy more sophisticated security systems. Aside from security devices and security personnel, they must develop stringent security protocols and policies to prevent unauthorized access to the premises.

Conclusion

Improve your commercial property’s security by ensuring you have fail-proof systems. If you’re not confident about installing or implementing the above security systems, don’t hesitate to ask for the help of information technology and security experts. That way, you can safeguard your commercial property’s premises and all occupants and belongings inside.

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