Security Systems For Business

Security systems for the home work on one basic principle: keeping people out. By making sure all points of entry are secure, and that functioning burglar alarms are operating, residents can rest assured they are secure as possible. Securing your business poses an entirely different set of circumstances, because in many businesses it is imperative people can get inside to see what you are offering and to complete their transaction.

For businesses engaging with the public daily there are a number of systems which can be used to keep premises and stock secure, however overt security can be off putting and unwelcoming.

A sophisticated camera system which covers all angles and clear views of facial features has lower ongoing costs than full time security guards. In order to work effectively, cameras must operate in areas with adequate lighting and be regularly checked to make sure coverage is complete and that they are operating as expected.

Door alarms are critical so staff are aware of people's movements, but constant bleeping can be distracting and detrimental to your ambience, so consider installing alarms on doors through to staff areas so unauthorised access to these areas can be detected.

Also important to consider is the security of staff's belongings and vehicles: a sales assistant distracted by helping a customer with a purchase provides an opportunity for a seasoned burglar to sneak in the back and help themselves to handbags and car keys. Both the professional and the opportunist burglar are known to target people working in businesses. Ensure access to carparks and transport links are well lit to help people get home safely.

If your business generates cash which requires banking, take care not to establish a banking routine that a would be robber can observe: banking at the same time each day, walking the same route enables a robber to plan a strategy. Losing money aside, the risk to your valued staff member is too great. Statistics show your risk is greater in urban centres such as Auckland, where crowds help provide cover. Consider silent alarms your staff can activate in the event of an armed robbery.

Training of staff to make them aware of all the ways they can enhance your business security is key: basic principles include not covering windows completely with signs so that a line of visibility into the store from outside is maintained and keeping interior displays low enough to see over. Staff also need to be trained to recognise there are many types of risk. If your industry is considered high risk for armed robbery, there is specific training available. Your staff are your greatest asset both in terms of your business, and in terms of security and your attention to their safety will be appreciated.

Of course, when your staff aren't there, you would be wise to consider a monitored burglar alarms. This will have a positive effect on your insurance premium and reduce losses.

By combining the best technology and monitoring with good old fashioned alertness and attention to staff training, you can minimise losses and ensure your business operates in the most profitable manner.