Points of Sale and Areas with Valuables

BGR Security Systems Ltd., with the help of research from the Edmonton Police Service has compiled a list of commercial robbery tips to help you prevent one from happening at your business. Here are some tips to help protect your business by protecting the parking lots:

• Keep your business well lit, inside and outside. Employees should report any burned-out lights to the business owner or manager. Keep trees and bushes trimmed, so they do not block any outdoor lights.
• Watch for suspicious persons outside the business - especially in parked cars and around telephone booths. Write down license numbers of suspicious vehicles if visible from the inside of your business.
• If you see someone who is acting suspicious inside or outside, call the police.
• Advertise outside that you keep a minimal amount of cash in the register and that you will not accept large bills.
• Use Video Camera Surveillance and make it well known.
• Be sure that your video monitoring equipment is operating.
• If your recording system is digital, ensure the police can quickly receive a copy of the event.
• Use care after dark. Be cautious when cleaning the parking lot or taking out the trash at night. Make sure another employee inside the business keeps you within eye contact while you are involved in work details outside of your building.

For more information on protecting your property visit the Edmonton Police website at www.edmontonpolice.ca or contact BGR Security Systems for a free consultation about your security needs.