Homeowners are not the only victims of burglaries. In fact, businesses have to bear not just financial losses but also losses in work due to important equipment that is stolen in these instances, costing them perhaps a lot more in the long run due to stunted business.   

A lot of businesses invest in state-of-the-art equipment; this means that they incur higher costs for both replacements and repairs in the case of a break-in.

This is why commercial business must be much more careful and invest in high quality safety measures. If you are a business that has been victim to a break-in, here are some things to consider when rebuilding your security.

Security Plans

There are security plans in place for many companies, but the fact that your business had break-in means there were some loopholes.

Identify these loopholes. Reiterate policies. All your employees must abide by the guidelines set by this plan and security policies must be implemented strictly, including systems to enforce in case of a break-in.

Identify Potential Targets

When your office was broken into, depending on what was taken and what area was broken into, you should be able to identify targets. This can help understand what needs fortification.

For example, some burglars may be looking for expensive equipment, while other may be looking for private information.

Physical Security Measures

All potential access points into your office space must be covered and should be under surveillance at all times when in use.

It is possible there was a breach of security in one of these points.

If you already have these measures in place, they must be fortified.

Windows and Doors

The most common points that burglars focus on are windows and doors.

Investing in high quality locks for doors is an investment that will only save you more in the long run. For windows, it is best to choose fortified glass that is hard to break into; also invest in commercial grade security locks.

Security Cameras

You don’t have to spend a great deal on surveillance; simple yet effective cameras can be strategically placed in areas such as doorways and access points. This can take your office security up a notch.

Secure Perimeter

It is vital that the parameter be free of any blind spots and fortified with padlocks and security gates and fences. The best way to do this is to increase visibility by adding lights and surveillance, along with security cameras.

Learn from past mistakes and take help from a professional locksmith in your area to reduce chances of another break-in.

We at Stevens Lock and Key LLC understand how tough break-ins are and can send someone to you promptly. Call us (404-281-3140) for an inspection and we can advise you on the best course of action for additional security. We specialize in replacing and rekeying locks along with installation of new ones.