Retail Security
To reduce the risk of theft from your business, consider the
following areas:
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1. Robbery prevention |
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2. At the time of the robbery |
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3. Shoplifting |
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4. Perimeter security |
1. Robbery prevention
 Adopt a system of alarm notification- Don't discuss cash holdings or movement of cash with others.
- Reduce the amount of cash held to a minimum.
- Consider security devices such as:
- time delay devices
- closed circuit television
- static cameras
- Encourage staff to watch for and report suspicious activity to
management or police.
2. At the time of a
robbery
- Try to remain calm and assess the situation.
- Activate any alarm device/system only if it is safe to do so.
- Don't antagonise the robber.
- Don't take any drastic action that may aggravate the
situation.
- Take notice of the description, number and any unique
identifying features of the offenders, the type of weapon/car or
anything else that may assist police. CLICK
HERE to get a "Descriptions" form that will help you to record
the information.
3. Shoplifting
- Affix price tickets/labels to merchandise securely.
- Staff vigilance, care and common sense are paramount.
- Remove any empty hangers from racks.
- Keep customers in full view at all times.
- Keep fitting rooms clear of merchandise.
- Don't leave merchandise lying around unnecessarily.
- Be alert for diversions that may distract you.
- Clearly display anti-shopstealing posters.
- Be wary of customers wearing loose fitting overcoats that may
be use for concealing property.
4. Perimeter security
The two principles of perimeter security are
- Make it difficult for the offender to get in.
- Make it difficult for the offender to get goods out.
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