A newsagent in a small town in Victoria was hit with an armed break in earlier this week. The two criminals were clearly looking for cash following the OzLotto jackpot. After trashing this business they went on to several others.
Look at the security you have in place for your business and those who work in it. Make sure the business itself is safe and that you have in place good detection systems to assist the police in the event of a break in.
- If you work late, consider installing good lighting for safe visible access from your business to transport.
- On particularly busy days, bank during the day. Do not follow a regular pattern for banking.
- Use a big mother of a safe that will withstand sustained attack – as happened in the newsagency break-in earlier this week.
- Have an excellent LOUD alarm system.
- Have a height scale at the door.
- Have a CCTV system with cameras positioned so they cannot be tampered with and your DVR placed where it cannot be easily found.
Here are some useful resources for you to research and consider:
- Victoria Police Business Security Kit.
- Retail security resource from NSW Department of Justice.
Newsagencies are easy targets according to police I speak with because criminals see us as less protected or organises as supermarkets and convenience stores. We can combat this with simple measures.
Take care by being prepared before anything happens.