The Cobourg Police Service is advising business owners to protect and harden commercial businesses. The Province has announced that that all non-essential businesses remain closed. Please see the below tips to prevent damage and theft to businesses:
· Remove valuables from your store display
· Ensure all the doors and windows are locked and secure
· Consider putting in a surveillance system/alarm clearly post a sign saying you have them
· There is a laminate product that can be put on windows to make it difficult to gain entry
· Try and clear your business area from objects that can be used to gain entry to your premise (i.e. bricks or stands)
· Consider getting extra exterior lighting/motion sensors
· Clean windows and doors as much as possible to assist investigators
· Regularly check your business and keep a log of when you last attended. Try and make your checks at different hours during the day/night
· If a business is well kept it will discourage potential thieves
Following these few tips will assist in keeping your business locations secure.
