Business

• Building Site

Help Stop Business Break-Ins

• Display the street/shop number and business name at the front of the business to assist emergency services locate the property;
• Post warning signs around the business to warn intruders about the security features you have in place;
• Remove obstacles and rubbish from property boundaries, footpaths, driveways, car parks and buildings;
• Install security lighting around the perimeter of the business, particularly over entry/exit points;
• The doors, walls, floor and ceilings of the building should be of solid construction. Limit the number of entry/exit points to restrict unauthorised access;
• Doors should be fitted with quality single cylinder dead lock sets to comply with the Australian Building Code, fire regulations;
• Glass within doors and windows should be reinforced with either a shatter resistant film or laminated glass;
• Record descriptions, models/serial numbers of property owned by your business;
• If your business deals in cash then you should consider the installation of a safe to provide additional security. The safe should be manufactured and installed to the Australian and New Zealand Standards and should be anchored to restrict removal;
• Limit the amount of money you hold in the cash drawer. Don’t count money in public view;
• Have a monitored intruder alarm system installed to enhance the physical security of your business;
• All ATMS should be placed away from entry points of your shop. They should be anchored to the ground and covered by way of CCTV.