Warwickshire Police

TOP TIPS TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF YOUR BUSINESS BEING A CRIME VICTIM

Can you say "Yes" to the following?

CHECK AND ACT NOW!!

  • I have a procedure in place to ensure every window and door of my premises is locked at night.
  • I keep all keys in secure location.
  • I have a procedure in place for the setting burglar alarms.
  • No visitors enter my business premises beyond the Reception area that are not escorted.
  • Valuable items are not left out overnight. They are placed in secure storage.
  • I Do NOT leave cash floats in tills overnight.
  • I do not leave valuable items by windows that can be easily stolen.
  • All my computers, monitors, printers and photocopiers are marked and secured to desks.
  • My computer has "fire wall" software installed on it and my "anti virus" software is up to date.
  • I never open emails that do not look genuine and I never click on links in emails.
  • I do not leave any litter in skips adjacent to my business premises that can be set on fire.
  • None of my employees ever leave a lap top unattended in a motor vehicle.
  • The exterior of my premises is clean and tidy. All bushes, hedges and trees are trimmed to allow maximum natural surveillance.
  • I do not have any goods stored outside my premises that can be easily stolen or used by criminals to climb on to gain entry or use as a means of escape.
  • My CCTV system complies with the Data Protection Act. I regularly check the quality of the images collected.
  • I am a member of the Police Business Watch Scheme.

You can join on line by visiting the Business Watch section by clicking this link or ring 01926 415000 ext 8185 for a membership form.