1. Always lock Your Doors

Most thieves look for easy targets and check random cars until they find an unlocked one. The first thing you should do is make sure your doors are locked whenever you exit your vehicle. It’s important to get into the habit of checking your car doors.

 

2. Never leave your keys in the Vehicle

Leaving your keys in the vehicle (even if it’s locked) attracts thieves, not only they will have total control of your vehicle but also now they have access to all of the keys left in the keychain (Home, Mailbox, Office, etc).

 

3. Avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle

Leaving valuables in your vehicle such as (wallets, cellphones, laptops, bags, etc) will attract unwanted attention from thieves. Also tinting your windows (if its legal where you live) is a good idea to prevent people from looking inside your vehicle.

 

4. Do Not hide a Spare Key Near Your Vehicle

Thieves know where to look for your spare key. Keeping an extra key in or under your car is a very bad idea.

 

5. Live in an area where security is provided

Areas protected by security guard companies are less likely to be burglarized or vandalized. Having a security patrol service will deter criminals away from your community.

 

6. Always Close your Windows when you exit the vehicle

Leaving your windows open or even cracked will make your vehicle vulnerable to burglary, a thief can easily unlock your doors using a metal hanger through a cracked window.

 

7. Avoid parking in a dark area and look for parking spaces that have good lighting

Parking in a well-lit area will make your vehicle less targeted for theft at night, A thief will be less comfortable with the idea of breaking into your car if it’s parked in well-lit area where he can be easily spotted by neighbors and people passing by the area.

 

8. Invest in a good Alarm system

Installing an alarm system is one of the best ways to ensure your vehicle’s safety, if someone is trying to break into your vehicle the alarm will make a loud noise (usually using your horn) and that will alert you and most likely scares the thief away. Also using a lock on your wheels is a very good idea.

 

 

9. Pay attention to where you park your vehicle

Always Be aware of your surroundings when you park your vehicle, If you see someone suspicious loitering around the parking lot, try to park somewhere else. you can also download the app Neighbors by Ring and which will keep you updated with crimes and incidents in your area and provides you with pictures of suspicious people committing crimes in your area.

 

10. Install a tracking device or a Stolen Vehicle Recovery System

With a tracking device like Lo-jack, you can always find your vehicle before it gets too far and that will most likely give the police the advantage of locating your vehicle by pinpointing the exact GPS location before it gets disassembled and sold for parts.

 

11. Insure your vehicle against theft

In the event your car is stolen, the insurance company will reimburse you the cash value of your vehicle (if it’s insured against theft). If your auto insurance policy includes comprehensive coverage, you should be covered up to the actual cash value of your vehicle if your car’s ever stolen or damaged during a break-in. However, the liability and collision portions of your insurance will not cover car theft.

 

 

Benefits of hiring a professional security officer services :

 

1) They deter criminals and stop crimes before they happen

Criminals usually look for easy unsecured targets, the presence of a sharp security officer can send a strong message that this business is highly protected and ready to be defended if necessary.

 

2) They Provide a Feeling of Security and Protection

Having security officers also provides the perfect way to protect your staff and customers. Employees tend to have better work performance when they’re safe and secure. Also, having security officers in and around your premises will help you retain your customers.

 

3) Security Officers have great customer service skills

Security officers not only protect your workplace but also provide basic customer services. For example, they can help a child find his or her parents, and give people directions when they’re lost. Customer service skills are a vital part of their training.

 

4) They’re trained on how to deal with Security and emergency issues

A professional security officer is usually the first line of contact and defense against any crimes occurring at your workplace. they’re highly trained and equipped with tools and knowledge to handle security issues better than anybody else at your premises. They know how to handle, prevent and react to suspects, collect information from witnesses, examine the area for safety vulnerabilities and protect victims. also, security officers will provide you with an incident report which can be used in court.

 

5) They Keep Your Premises Under Surveillance

Security officers will monitor your cameras, patrol the premises, manage and respond to your alarm systems, keep a log of your visitors and control your entrances and exits ( Gates, doors, etc)

 

6) The first to respond to an emergency

A security officer will the first to respond to an emergency situation before the arrival of the police. The average response time for a 911 call is 10 minutes. For example, if there was a crime being committed at your workplace it could take the police or EMT more than 10 minutes to arrive and control the situation. By this time, that’s more than enough time to cause major damage. it’s always a great idea to have someone to intervene immediately in case of an emergency.

 

7) Hiring a Security company will Lower Insurance Premiums

Hiring a security service company for your business will lower your business’s insurance premium rate. to insurance companies’ safe premises, customers and employees lower the chances of claims and lawsuits for multiple reasons: A secured business is less likely to be prone to lose for a theft or burglary, or for being attacked and injured due to trespassing, vandalism, assault, etc. A professional and well trained security officer will save your property losses and damages.

When your insurance provider comes to know that your business is protected by security officers, they will know that the chances of being affected by burglary or vandalism slim. In that case they will identify your business as low risk account and will lower the rate of your premium to retain you as a customer.

How to choose the right Security company?

 

• Choose a medium sized local security company as they can provide you with a service tailored specifically to your needs and give you personal attention.
• Look at their hiring process and how they choose their officers and employees (Background checks and drug testing are very important).
• Make sure their only line of business is Providing security services.
• Ask how they manage their officers (GPS Tracking, Body Cams, etc).

 

 

So, the above points are some reasons why Security officers are important to your business.