PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS

1. Lock up! Make sure your business premises are secure before closing up for the night. Don’t forget windows, rear doors, and attics/rooftop access.

2. Lock your safe!

3. Use the highest quality door locks you can afford. Dead-bolt locks are the best type.

4. Use hardened steel doorframes; in conjunction with dead bolt locks, these resist prying better than weak wooden doorframes.

5. Windows and glass doors are prime targets for after-hours business burglars. Consider shatter-proof glass for these vulnerable entry points.

6. Leave the lights on even when your business is closed. No burglar wants to attract attention by being seen in a well-lighted office or store after hours.

7. At the end of the day, if you have a cash register, empty the contents into a safe and leave the drawer open in plain sight. If a thief sees there is no cash in the register, he may choose to go elsewhere.

8. Keep the outside of your business well lit at all times. Perimeter lights, particularly in alleyways or other low visibility areas, may scare off potential burglars.

9. Call the Ridley Park  Police Department to arrange for a free security survey of your premises. We will evaluate the state of your  business’s security and make recommendations for improvements. Call 610-362-7401 to arrange for an officer to visit your home or business.

10. Get involved – help us to better serve you, report suspicious persons or activity to the police department. Call 911.