| Ninety per cent of burglary prevention is physical | | | | Check the alarm system on a daily basis, and |
| security. If your complex is locked up and | | | | advertise its presence to deter break-ins. |
| unauthorized entry is made difficult, time | | | | CASH REGISTER should be kept in plain view |
| consuming, noisy and visible, chances of a | | | | from outside the building so it can be easily |
| successful burglary are kept to a minimum. The | | | | monitored and should be left open when empty |
| burglar will pass up your business and look for an | | | | and not in use. |
| easier target. | | | | SAFE should be fire proof, burglar resistant, |
| PREVENTION | | | | anchored securely and in plain view. Leave it open |
| LOCKS on all outside entrances and inside security | | | | when it is empty, and use it to lock up valuables |
| doors should be double cylinder deadbolts with | | | | when business is closed. Change the combination |
| moveable collars. The deadbolt should have at | | | | whenever someone with access to it leaves your |
| least one inch throw containing a hardened steel | | | | employment. |
| insert and protected by a latch guard. | | | | BUILDING EXTERIOR should be checked including |
| PADLOCKS should be of hardened steel, mounted | | | | the roof, cellar and walls. Secure all openings. |
| on bolted hasps and always locked to prevent | | | | MAINTAIN GOOD VISIBILITY by not allowing |
| exchange. Serial numbers should be filed off to | | | | landscaping, boxes, trash bins, vehicles or |
| prevent new keys from being made. | | | | equipment near building where they might provide |
| DOORS (all outside or security doors) should be | | | | concealment or access to the roof. |
| of solid construction, metal lined and secured with | | | | PERIMETER FENCES need to be adequate enough |
| heavy metal crossbars. Jams around doors must | | | | to keep intruders out, and at the same time allow |
| be solid. All exposed hinges should be pinned to | | | | good visibility of your business by neighbors and |
| prevent removal. | | | | police (i.e. vertical iron bar fence or 1/8 inch mesh |
| WINDOWS should have secure locks. | | | | vinyl coated chain link). |
| Burglar-resistant glass treatments are also | | | | KEY CONTROL should be done in a responsible |
| recommended. An example would be the | | | | manner. A master key system where one key |
| installation of polyester security film. However, this | | | | opens all locks may be convenient, but it may not |
| must be used in conjunction with the alarm's glass | | | | be the best for security. Code all keys, keep |
| break sensor. Heavy metal grates may be used | | | | them locked up when not in use, and do not allow |
| on windows of high vulnerability (such as rear | | | | employees to leave them lying around or make |
| windows). Check with the Fire Marshall for safety | | | | duplicates. Change locks whenever you suspect |
| requirements. | | | | key security has been jeopardized. |
| LIGHTS must provide optimum visibility, both | | | | ID NUMBERS should be marked on all equipment |
| inside and out, with those outside having | | | | and stickers (such as Operation ID) should be |
| vandal-proof covers over the lights and power | | | | displayed to make this plainly evident to would-be |
| source. Entire perimeter must be well lit, especially | | | | thieves. The best number to use is your personal |
| the area around doors and other possible entry | | | | Florida driver's license number. Also keeping a |
| points. | | | | record of serial numbers on all equipment may |
| ALARM SYSTEM should be supplied by a licensed | | | | help in recovery. |
| alarm company with a central monitoring station. | | | | |