You might like watching Ocean’s 11, but in reality, these coordinated robberies are terrifying. Recently, a local version of Ocean’s 11 occurred close to home in Palo Alto. A team of 11 thieves worked together to steal more than $100,000 worth of Louis Vuitton handbags from a store in Palo Alto. This has many businesses and homeowners wondering if they know how to deter a robber properly. Is there something they can do to avoid being the next victim?

Security Tips: How to Deter a Robber

Someone commits commercial robbery every four minutes in the United States. This amounts to 100,000 robberies a year in businesses across the country. That is why it is important for business owners to know how to deter a robber.

Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent a robbery from occurring and safeguard your business and your business’ assets.

  1. Make eye contact with customers
  2. Try to avoid answering probing questions
  3. Maintain visibility on all customers throughout the store
  4. Have adequate lighting inside and outside the store
  5. Develop a cash control program to keep only small amounts of cash on hand
  6. Always have two employees or more open and close the store
  7. Do not count money or bank deposits in the open
  8. Invest in a security alarm system
  9. Invest in cameras or a surveillance system
  10. Train your employees properly

One of the best ways to deter a robber is to invest in a security system. The security system you use can prevent robberies before they even happen. Consider alarm systems as well as cameras installed inside and outside the store. You may even want to consider heavy-duty window or door locks, or even security storefront gates. Outdoor lighting is also critical, as it helps ward off nighttime robberies.

Before you decide what type of security system you need, it is important to discuss your concerns with an experienced security professional. Your advisor can examine your business or home and help you understand where you are most vulnerable. Understanding where your home or business is weakest is often the first step towards protecting what you value most.

Call Integrated Access Security Today!

At Integrated Access Security, we have over 50 years of combined experience helping businesses in the Bay Area protect their most valuable assets. We can help you deter robbers and keep your valuables safe, no matter what they may be. We are a local, family-owned business with skilled professionals you can believe in. Call us today at (650) 299-9345 or fill out our contact form for more information. Integrated Access Security is the only call you need to make from Redwood City to Walnut Grove and throughout the entire Bay Area.