Protecting your Cell Phone Store from Smash and Grab Robbers Smash and grab robberies are, unfortunately, quite common at cell phone stores and other such retailers. In these crimes, criminals easily break through unprotected doors and windows, enter a property, quickly steal valuables and leave before anyone can respond. These types of crimes are effective…
Improving Airport Security with Physical Tools When it comes to airport security, many people think of metal detectors, security guards and cameras. While these are all important aspects of airport security, physical security tool (such as mobile security gates) is also an incredibly important part of keeping an airport, or any large public area, safe….
Protecting your Holiday Merchandise from Shoplifters and Smash and Grab Thieves Now that the holiday shopping season is here, your retail store is likely stocking up on extra inventory. Unfortunately, while you’re preparing for the holidays, so are criminals. They know that stores have more product and more expensive items in store at this time…
Assessing Your Property for Security Vulnerabilities It’s important that you frequently look at your property and review your security situation. Criminals often target properties that are obviously lacking in certain protections. They want to strike the easiest target possible. If your business has a security flaw, a criminal will find it and he or she…
Preventing Crime with Visual Deterrents Criminals, obviously, don’t want to get caught in the act. They want to get in and out of a property without being noticed. This is a big reason why security gates are so effective, since they not only deter they slow criminals down and drastically increase the chances of them…
Access Control: Limiting Access to Certain Areas Security gates have a wide variety of uses. The most common and most well-known use is to protect properties from smash and grab robberies. Security gates are very effective at doing so and they prevent criminals from smashing windows, breaking down doors and using other violent methods to…
Protecting your Property from Vandalism Vandalism looks bad. It hurts your business and cost you money. Not only will you need to spend money to clean up and repair the vandalized property, but it can also cause customers to stay away from your retail store. No one wants to shop at a property that has…
Emergency Preparedness for Civil Disorder, Protests & Demonstrations As a business owner, it is important that you prepare your property and your staff for all potential threats. Civil unrest, protests and riots can seriously disrupt business, cause damage property and be very costly for your business. Much like how you would take steps to protect…
Deter Criminals with Security Tools Unfortunately, smash and grab robberies can be quite common. Criminals often use the smash and grab tactic because it is quick and – generally – effective. They can break through a window or a door, steal what they’re looking for and get out of the location before anyone can react….
Cell Phone Store Robbed Four Times in Four Weeks: How Similar Crimes can be Prevented Using Physical Security Products A mobile phone store in Orlando, Florida has been robbed four times in four weeks, despite the property having an alarm system and surveillance cameras installed. The Boost Mobile store in Orlando was robbed three times…