Many people use the terms theft, burglary, and robbery interchangeably; however, these terms are quite different. Each term has its own element that separates it from the others, but any of these words are negative to a hard-working business owner. No one wants to be the victim of theft, robbery, or burglary and lose their valuable time, money, and assets. It is important to understand the difference between the terms, but also how to prevent theft, burglary, and robbery from happening to your business.
Theft is defined as stealing or taking another’s property without their knowledge or permission. Theft is a big problem for any business whether it is internal or external threats. Internally, employees and managers may create shrinkage of profits or merchandise without a system to hold employees accountable. External threats may include shoplifters of merchandise or those who steal money from the register when no one is looking. Between internal theft and shoplifting, it is extremely important to limit these instances. Loss prevention measures must be taken seriously to prevent shrinkage and theft.
Burglary is considered illegal entry to a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime, especially theft. Burglary differs from theft because it involves illegal or forced entry into a space, which can involve smash and grabs, broken windows, lock picking, and more. Burglary generally happens overnight when employees and owners are fast asleep. Burglars may target products or cash when illegally entering a property. Every business in any industry is at risk for burglary and should be prepared for outside threats.
Robbery is the wrongful taking of someone’s property using force or fear. Using this definition, people may think of a bank robbery where bank tellers and innocent people are robbed at gunpoint by burly men in masks. This is the most terrifying and severe way of stealing from a place of business because of the force used by the person stealing assets, products, or information from the victim. Businesses must be prepared to deter theft, burglary, and robbery in their place of business through the installation of physical security solutions.
Although there is no way to ensure that your business will never be the victim of theft, burglary, and robbery, there are many preventative measures you can take to protect your business and employees. International Vault provides a number of security solutions that are catered to your business’s physical security needs.
Wire mesh security caging is a great way to protect your business. With customized designs and configurations, wire mesh partitions and security cages can be used in nearly any space to protect valuable assets, products, or information. Wire mesh partitions can be installed as a single wall or as a full five-sided wire mesh cage to ensure the security of valuable assets. Our wire mesh security caging can be installed with a lock system that can limit and track access to certain areas through keypad or keyfob access. This allows managers and business owners to log who enters important areas to track inventory and pinpoint any discrepancies in inventory counts or cash.
Another preventative security solution for businesses is through the installation and use of modular vaults. Our vaults can be configured to fit your space and can be designed for your specific security needs. We manufacture GSA and UL-certified vault doors and exclusively offer lightweight modular vaults for customers. Our lightweight panels are great for creating a safe room by lining the walls and installing a GSA or UL-rated vault door. Choose your class based on your desired burglary resistance up to 2 hours with our Class 3 UL vault doors. Our modular vaults are considered an asset because they can be uninstalled and reinstalled, if necessary, due to a facility change or expansion. There are numerous options for your business to increase physical security measures.
Wire mesh storage lockers come in a number of configurations and sizes to fit the needs of your business. From storage lockers to gear lockers, wire mesh storage lockers help to protect assets. Lockers for personal use are a great way for employees or technicians to store both their personal gear or tools and their personal belongings in a safe place without worrying about theft. Storage lockers can also be used for storing larger equipment or supplies for a business or facility. TA-50 storage lockers can be used for storing bulky or large equipment or heavy military or technician gear. Protect yourself from risk with wire mesh lockers.
Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, and growers can be vulnerable to theft and burglary of cash or cannabis products. Due to the nature of this industry, increased security may be necessary to get insurance and to protect your business from internal and external threats. In cannabis grow facilities, wire mesh driver cages may be a great solution to prevent unwanted visitors from entering the facility. Limit access only to those who are relevant to improving your business. Tool cribs or machine guarding can protect expensive machinery and increase the safety of those within the facility by providing a physical barrier. For cannabis dispensaries, wire mesh caging and modular vaults are important to protect high volumes of cash and unique cannabis products. Wire mesh security caging can be used to store additional cannabis products in a stockroom that can act as a deterrent for theft and can limit employee access through keypad or keyfob access. Some state officials are beginning to require certain safeguards at marijuana dispensaries such as secure cash and product storage and security shutters to protect windows and glass doors from crime. Your business is important, so don’t hesitate to take preventative measures to protect yourself.
The retail industry encompasses many types of businesses from luxury goods and jewelry to electronics and apparel. In retail, there are often both internal and external threats that affect business owners. Internal threats include internal shrinkage from employees, managers, or partners. Employee theft can be deterred and prevented through the use of wire mesh security caging to keep inventory secure and to control and track access. Having a visual deterrent assists in reducing internal shrinkage. Modular vaults or safes are also important for storing important assets and cash in retail stores. A number of retailers, such as cannabis retailers, largely deal in cash, so modular vaults and safes for cash storage are vital to these businesses. Retail businesses are at risk for theft, burglary, and robbery, so it is important to protect your business with International Vault’s assistance.
The amusement and gaming industry is at risk for theft, burglary, and robbery. Casinos hold major risk because they are required to hold enough cash on site to cover every chip in play on the casino floor. This means there could be over $150 million on site at any given time, which puts casinos at risk for burglary or robbery. However, International Vault has designed modular vaults with major security threats in mind. Even if there is an ‘inside man’, our modular vaults are designed to resist attacks on critical locking and safety mechanisms. Modular vaults and security cameras and alarms together provide the greatest resistance against theft because it allows time for authorities to be notified to avoid burglars getting away. Wire mesh partitions are another important aspect of amusement and gaming security. In casinos and amusement centers, coins and chips may be used to represent cash, so there must be inventory counts and limited access to storage areas of these chips and coins to avoid theft that could cost amusement centers their profits. Wire mesh partitions can be used in conjunction within modular vaults to increase organization and maximize protection.
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