7 Signs You Need Help with Property Security
- January 16, 2019
- By secureguard
| Securing a commercial property is not an easy or simple task. Property managers, security coordinators, and business owners all know that security in a business complex or shopping center can be varied, complex and difficult to just get right. It’s a critical factor, considering that workplace crime is now costing businesses up to 50 billion dollars a year. There are a number of different variables to consider, various contexts to understand, and a multitude of threats to observe. But how do you know if what you’re doing now is right or wrong? How do you know if your commercial property is as secure as it can be? |
1. You’ve seen an increase in security issues
Keeping track of security problems as they occur is key to understanding long-term or season trends for your business. Are certain issues increasing over time or specifically during a given season? Any spikes in security issues at your business may be a sign that it’s time to seek professional help.
2. Your neighborhood/city is seeing an increase in crime
If your surroundings are a security risk, your business is one too! Although you may have a good handle on your business security program as it stands, criminals are always two steps ahead of the game. That is why it is essential to stay up to date on the latest solutions to your specific security issues for not only your business but also your neighborhood, in order to respond before your business becomes a criminal statistic.
3. Security Personnel vs Security Program
Solid security programs are key to business safety but if you receiving complaints about security personnel it may be time to seek help with your security. A good security program has to be tactical and without a strong security personnel team, it’s impossible. Complaints may start from minor customer service issues but can evolve into serious misconducts, and your business cannot afford to miss the signs that your security personnel needs change. A good program and a great personnel team will create ease of mind for you and your team so that you can focus on what you do best, running your business.
4. Neighboring businesses are not experiencing the same issues
Speak to your neighbors and ask around what security issues they are facing, if any. Regardless of the type of business, they are you may notice that your neighbors with a strong security program may have considerably fewer security issues and risks. Speak to neighboring businesses can help you assess if upgrading your commercial property security is necessary for your business.
5. Security elements are working disparately
Reflecton your current security program in operation. Is it a smooth running system where each part works cohesively or do you notice disparate elements struggling to work together? A truly effective security plan has all it’s elements (security personnel, access control, emergency planning teams) all working together preventively. If there are parts of your security program that are struggling to integrate, it may be a sign you need some help.
6. You’re just not satisfied with the results
Justbecause your security program is working for you today, it may not mean its the best program that fits your needs. Security programs can lack efficiency, overpriced, lacking technology. Just because it is working today doesn’t mean it is what you need. Explore your options, you may receive a lot more for the same budget with a more efficient company. If you are wondering if you need help, you most likely do.
7. You aren’t working with a professional security company
Gettingit right is not equivalent to receiving excellence as far as security services. Partnering with a professional and progressive security company will allow you to focus on growing your business. A professional security service will create customized and progressive security solutions, and it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
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