Security Tips that Don’t Involve Window Bars

Bars on a window can be a fire hazard if you’re not careful. Some buyers won’t even come near a store that has bars on the windows; it’s like a red flag that the neighborhood is no good. If you own a retail store, review some of these tips to help secure your establishment.

Strike Plates

Strike plates help to reinforce a door against blunt-force trauma. Strike plates are designed to keep the latch in place in case someone is kicking down your door. The door can still cave in, which is helpful if you’re trapped in a fire, but it’s useful if someone is attempting to breach at night. This way, you will hear them coming well before they have gained entry.

Timers for Lights

The best thing you can do for store security is to maintain presence, but most of us can’t man the store 24/7. In the cases where you need to be away, it is helpful to set your store’s lights on a timer. This way, would-be thieves are deterred by a light on in the stockroom or in the front. No one might be in the store, but they can’t be sure. That small bit of doubt is all you need to protect yourself.

Cameras

It’s fairly easy to rig your own security camera and have the footage sent to an application. Some even send the footage directly to your mobile unit. Try to position the camera near your POS station, or at the front of the store with a broad view of all the aisles.

 

— ETO Doors is a custom door manufacturer based out of a 300,000 square foot showroom in Los Angeles. ETO Doors was one of the first companies to put its entire catalog online, and you can read ETO Doors reviews too.