Safety Tips:

• Have a functioning alarm system, test it regularly
• Maintain your camera system, ensure it’s working at all times
• Make sure there are no blind spots
• When opening your business, be aware of your surroundings
• Have mobile panics as well as remote panics
• Do safety drills with your staff
• Never have excessive amount of cash on premises
• When working with money, never do it in front of everyone
• Keep detailed records of stock
• If you suspect something, alert your security company – rather be wrong than in trouble
• Have protocols in place in the event of a robbery
• In worst case, if you’re being robbed, co-operate. Money and goods can be replaced, but not lives
• Change your routine, never be predictable
• When closing up, make sure everyone leaves together
• Make sure everything is locked and alarms are switched on
• Stay vigilant, trust your instincts
• Review and update security measures regularly
• Ensure staff knows emergency contact numbers
• Keep emergency exits clear and accessible
• Consider having a secure area for staff to retreat to if needed
• Regularly check for suspicious activity around premises
• Keep communication lines open with local authorities 🛡️