10 different ways to protect your business from crime

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10 Different Ways To Protect Your Business From Crime THE NUCLEUS, BRUNEL WAY, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 5GA, 0844 351 1037

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10 Different Ways To Protect Your Business From

Crime

THE NUCLEUS,BRUNEL WAY,

DARTFORD,KENT,

DA1 5GA,0844 351 1037

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Crime still remains a big problem for many people and is something small businesses should be concerned with, considering they account for

20% of all recorded crime in the UK.

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So you’re probably wanting to know how you can limit the risk

you may face?

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Start with identifying where your company are most vulnerable whether it’s through the

amount of stock you own, sensitive information you store or the amount of cash you have on your premises. Get someone to carry out a

thorough assessment and work out how much you will need to spend on all necessary security

measures.

1. Risk Assessment

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Don’t be a victim of crime through something that could have been relatively simple to

prevent. Make sure you have strong and sturdy doors with up-to-date locks and look into

getting window locks to stop easy break-ins.

2. Check Doors and Windows

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If access points to your company are vulnerable then you should look into installing CCTV

cameras. A popular way businesses choose to tackle crime is by installing alarm systems

around the premises with signs up warning of its presence. Hearing an alarm ring may be

enough to scare your criminals away.

3. Electronic Equipment

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Make sure your workers know what to do should there be a serious threat in the work place. Train your workers to recognise any

suspicious behaviour and make sure they know where they should go to report any crime.

4. Train your staff

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You should keep as little cash as possible on your premises and make sure you take any

excess cash to your bank. Putting up signs saying “no cash is left on the premises overnight” should stop the temptations of a burglar.

5. Stop temptation

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Invest in a good paper shredder. Criminals will go through your waste and may be able to use

the information lying around on your documents, you thought you had thrown away. If you do have very important documents in the

work place then look into installing lockable filing cabinets to store the information.

6. Shred Sensitive Paper Waste

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Before hiring anyone make sure you’ve done all the correct checks on them. Verify previous

employment history and check all their references.

7. Employee Checks

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You don’t want to put any of your employees at risk. Keep a close watch on petty cash and be prepared to fully support prosecution should need be and make sure your workers know

there’s 100% no tolerance for crime. This should warn of any employees considering theft.

7. Employee Checks

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Computer hacking has become a serious problem and it is very important that your

internet connection and computer is secured by installing the most up-to-date firewalls and anti-

virus software.

8. Computer Information Theft

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Computer hackers are very intelligent and can access anything from client records to bank

account details and other sensitive information. You should change your passwords regularly and use a variation of numbers and letters.

8. Computer Information Theft

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Computer hackers are very intelligent and can access anything from client records to bank

account details and other sensitive information. You should change your passwords regularly and use a variation of numbers and letters.

8. Computer Information Theft

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If you’re a company who own a lot of stock then you should be organised and always do regular stock counts. Always keep on top of what you

have and what you haven’t got, this should minimise confusion should anything go missing.

9. Protect Your Stock

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If the thought of crime still leaves you feeling anxious then perhaps you should look into

manned guarding companies. They offer round the clock protection and can provide 24/7

security.

10. Extra Security

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Manned guarding companies operate in many different sectors whether it’s commercial

property, retail or events and knowing there will always be someone at your premises will help

put your mind at ease.

10. Extra Security