Tuesday 27 November 2012

Ways to Keep Your Jewelry Store Secure

By Mark Mahaffey


There are few places that crooks would rather break into than a jewelry store. These stores are filled with small items that are worth thousands of dollars. They are easy to carry and easy to hide. If you own a jewelry store, you are wise to do everything you can to make sure that the security in your store is top notch and equipped with the latest technology.

When it comes to improving your store's security, you have many choices. For instance, you can purchase video cameras. Video surveillance cameras are useful inside your store, making it possible for you to watch your customers closely. But they can also be placed outside your store, so you have a good view of any suspicious activity that may be taking place outdoors.

It is a good idea to place the video surveillance cameras where they can be seen by visitors to your store. This is because if people see the cameras, they will know they are being watched and will probably not attempt to steal from you.

You can also use access control to make your store more secure. By restricting access to sensitive areas within the store, you can reduce the chances or theft. One sensitive area to secure is the area behind the display cases. Simply install gates to these areas and equip them with card readers. Since the only people who have cards that these readers will recognize are your employees, you will probably have less chance of shoplifting.

Having a store greeter is also a good idea. If a store employee is standing at the door and greets each person who enters, there will likely be less theft. Make sure that the greeter makes eye contact with each person and speaks to them. This will let the visitor know that the store employee is aware of his presence in the store.

Keeping your store well lit is also smart. At night, be sure you leave lots of lights on inside the store. A thief will not want to break into a store that is so bright, because people outside will be able to see what he is doing. Also, be sure to have security lights outside your store.




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