Make sure all exterior doors and frames are metal, free of gaps (for pry attempts), and have hinges on the inside of the door.
Use commercial-grade locks and deadbolts on all exterior doors with latch protectors whenever possible and lock every window and maintain tight key control (we recommend Medeco High-Security locks that have patented key control to prevent unauthorized key duplication.)
Make sure all hardware is in compliance with both ADA and life safety codes.
Make sure there is adequate lighting around the entire perimeter of the building
Install high-security restricted keyway locks
Rekey locks whenever employee turnover happens unless you have High-Security keyway locks.
Consider electronic access control with audit trail capabilities.
Have a good security alarm installed with both inside and outside sirens, battery backup, and central station monitoring. Consider a video surveillance system with a digital video recording system.
Get to know other nearby business owners and discuss security. Pay attention to and report suspicious behavior (i.e. loitering, etc.). Get to know local law enforcement and ask them to pay special attention to your business.
Use a safe to protect valuables. Anchor the safe to the floor and change the combination regularly. Don’t give a combination to anyone but the most trusted employees. Make regular deposits and change your banking routine. Consider an electronic safe lock that allows you to change your own combination.
