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WINDOWS
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Protect windows by putting grates, grill work or bars over them; or cover the glass on the inside with a clear polycarbonate sheet. The sheet should extend 1-1/2” beyond the perimeter of the glass and be bolted to the door. Space the bolts approximately every 3 inches. Unbreakable safety glass is also available, but it is more expensive.
OTHER ENTRANCES
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Skylights, ventilation ducts, etc. tempt burglars because these openings usually are not visible from the street. Protect skylights and ducts with metal grates and iron bars. Keys to locked windows or doors should be kept nearby.
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Key control
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label keys with a code indicating back door, receiving door, display case, etc.
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engrave “do not duplicate” on all keys
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restrict key-access to your most trusted employees; maintain a log to record removal and return.
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Consider having locks re-keyed when an employee leaves your business.
GUARDS
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Join neighbouring businesses to hire a uniformed guard from a reputable security company. Check references.
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Join the Chamber of Commerce or BIA for support and bulk discounts for alarms, alarm companies, insurance, etc.
LIGHTING
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Light is a great deterrent. Light up all dark areas, especially doors and windows. If your business is in a poorly lit area, join with other merchants to petition local government or landlords for more lights or pool funds and underwrite the cost yourselves.
ALARMS
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Before you invest in an alarm system, weigh the cost against your need. How valuable is your merchandise? How great is your risk? After installing an alarm, let burglars know by putting warning signs in windows and entrances.
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Every alarm system should include a fail-safe battery backup
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Fire-sensing capabilities
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A feedback device to check the system.
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A security consultant can give you an expert appraisal of your security needs.
GRAFFITI
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Remove graffiti immediately from your premises. Leaving graffiti on is an invitation for recurrence. People who write graffiti like to admire their work. Don’t give them that chance.
OPERATION IDENTIFICATION
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Keep a complete, up-to-date inventory of your merchandise and property; office machinery, personal belongings, etc. Put a copy in your safe deposit box or at a location away from the business site. Your best protection against an intruder is visibility. Well-lit open spaces, low counters, and large, uncluttered display windows – these precautions keep the burglar in the spotlight.
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Put your safe and cash register up front so that the burglar’s activity will be visible from the outside. Empty your cash drawers and leave them open so a burglar won’t be tempted to break them open. Anchor safes in concrete, and make sure they have combination locks. Put locks on all interior doors and hook them into your alarm system.
Facts:
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Our governments spend $10 billion per year on Police, Courts and Correctional Services in an effort to reduce crime.
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But the real cost is more like $59 billion per year when we consider the personal and physical costs associated with the pain and suffering of victims or lost productivity .
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Currently, in Flamborough, crime is at a level that is making people feel frustrated. Police presence is very low in Flamborough, therefore the police services could get more help from our community to help fight crime
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