Sometimes, we meet with business owners who tell us they don’t need security systems because they don’t sell valuable merchandise. Keeping high-price products out of sight may reduce the odds of a break-in, at least a little, but relying on that overlooks an important detail: criminals are usually looking for the easiest targets, not necessarily the most money.
In other words, it doesn’t necessarily matter where you’re located, or what kind of business you operate. If you don’t have the proper security system in place, thieves look at you as being more vulnerable than any of the other businesses around you. And then, they might opt to attempt a crime that seems easier, and has a higher probability of success, even if they aren’t expecting to come away with lots of cash or valuable goods.
The classic example here is the well-known tendency of criminals target convenience stores. These shops usually have very little in the way of money, or high-priced products. But they also tend to be unprotected.
Even if you do business in a nice neighborhood, or a well-lit area, you don’t want to seem like an easy target for thieves. Simply having a high-tech security system in place, backed up with cameras and signage, could make all the difference.
When criminals see your store, do they start to get curious, or take their attention elsewhere? If you don’t know the answer, this might be a perfect time to talk to the security experts at SafePath Security. Call us today at 770-792-6868 to learn more.
