York Regional Police encourages business owners to consider these important safety tips to help safeguard your property:
- Invest in video surveillance equipment
- Plants in front of doors or windows should be no higher than three feet to ensure criminals can't hide
- Ensure trees and plants surrounding your business do not interfere with lighting
- Ensure the address on your premises is clearly marked and visible from the street
- Install an alarm system
- Install security film on windows and glass doors
- Put in good quality doors and a high-security deadbolt lock
- Install a latch guard and security hinges
- Install glass-break and motion sensors
- Remove any loose bricks or rocks around your property that can be used in a break in
- Ensure employees and patrons have a clear and well-lit path from the parking lot to the business
- Install perimeter fencing with a gate if possible
- Mount signs indicating you have 24-hour security and an alarm system