Using Security Gates for Access Control within a Property

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…

Is your Business a Target for Smash and Grab Robbers?

Smash and Grab Robberies and your Business A smash and grab robbery is pretty much what it sounds like.Criminals smash through doors or windows of a property, take the items that they’re looking for and leave the scene quickly. Smash and grab robbers use speed to their advantage. They know that it takes time for…

Tips for Stopping Vandalism at your Retail Store

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…

Preparing your Business for Civil Unrest & Other Sudden Crimes

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…

Using Physical Barriers to Discourage Smash and Grab Robberies

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….

How Physical Security Products Can Help Secure Retail Stores

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…

Benefits of Layering Security

The Importance of Layering Physical Security with Other Security There is no one security tool that will ensure that your business does not get robbed, vandalized or damaged. In fact, there is not combination of tools that make it 100% impossible to break into any property. However, by layering different types of security tools and…

Using Industrial Security Gates to Protect Warehouse Shipping Doors

How Industrial Security Gates Secure Shipping Doors Are your warehouse shipping doors secure? This is a question that many warehouse owners and operators may not have ever asked themselves. However, it’s certainly an important question that needs to be answered. Shipping door security is vital for a number of reasons. Criminals often target shipping doors…

Hallway Security Gates Secure and Restrict Access

Using Hallway Security Gates at your Business When you think of security gates, there is a good chance that you only think of gates that are installed on the front entrance of a building. While security gates are frequently used on doors and windows to keep criminals out, there are also a number of other…

The Importance of Using Physical Security in Addition to Security Cameras

Many retail stores, offices and other commercial properties have security cameras installed. There is good reason for this. Video surveillance cameras provide a valuable service and are a part of a strong security system. However, they are just one part. Unfortunately, many people feel that they can install only one type of security and that…