Offices

• electronic door locks and intercoms will control who is allowed in the building, and coded locks or key card locks on internal doors will restrict entry further;
• lock unsupervised external doors;
• front and rear door locks should be to BS 3621 standard;
• close and lock windows if you're leaving a room unattended;
• don't leave valuables unattended, and use personal lockers;
• ideally, keep cash boxes in a safe. If this isn't possible, keep changing the location of the cash box;
• keep computer and electronic equipment out of sight, security marked and secured to desks. Don't leave laptops or portable equipment unattended or in sight;
• a good-quality alarm system can complement other security precautions.

 

Security

Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal and think how you would break into the premises and then secure these areas.

• Strengthen doors and window.
• Securely lock all possible entrances and exits overnight.
• Use a good quality safe to protect valuables.
• Consider secure cages.
• Install a burglar alarm.
• Consider CCTV.
• Use lighting.
• Consider anti-graffiti paint or plastic coatings for windows.
• Consider devices to prevent people braking into your premises with vehicles.  Think about grilles or shutters.
• Keep boundaries secure.