In 2016, the average inventory shrink rate, increased to 1.44 percent, up from 1.38 percent in 2015, according to the National Retail Security Survey 2017. Shoplifting by outside customers, accounted for 37% of retail inventory loss, followed by 30% in employee theft, 21% in administrative errors and 5% in vendor fraud. This loss cost retailers about $48.9 billion worth of inventory, a National Retail Federation survey found.
Items most commonly stolen include clothing, books, music, jewelry, watches, tires and car parts. “Everyone thinks about little Johnny stealing a pack of bubble gum, but there are also professional gangs that target stores and steal billions of dollars every year,” says Joseph LaRocca, an adviser for the National Retail Federation, in the article. Read more →
5 Ways to Enhance School Entrance Security
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamEvery student deserves to feel safe in his or her school. Unfortunately, we have all seen the news stories about what can happen when an intruder enters. The good news is technology is continuously improving to help stop these trespassers, and there are some strategies to help you as a school administrator to better secure your school’s entrances.
The goal of these best practices is to limit the ways people can enter your building. This will delay intruders, give the police time to respond, and allow you to communicate with teachers and staff. During this time, you can lock down the school and/or evacuate students and faculty, depending on the situation. Read more →
Business Security: 10 Tips to Prevent Shoplifting
/1 Comment/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIn 2016, the average inventory shrink rate, increased to 1.44 percent, up from 1.38 percent in 2015, according to the National Retail Security Survey 2017. Shoplifting by outside customers, accounted for 37% of retail inventory loss, followed by 30% in employee theft, 21% in administrative errors and 5% in vendor fraud. This loss cost retailers about $48.9 billion worth of inventory, a National Retail Federation survey found.
Items most commonly stolen include clothing, books, music, jewelry, watches, tires and car parts. “Everyone thinks about little Johnny stealing a pack of bubble gum, but there are also professional gangs that target stores and steal billions of dollars every year,” says Joseph LaRocca, an adviser for the National Retail Federation, in the article. Read more →
Tips to Prep Your Home When You’re Going on Vacation
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamSummer is just around the corner and if you’re like most people, you’re looking forward to spending some quality time with your family on vacation.
Whether you’re packing up the kids and heading to that quaint cottage you rent every year on Cape Cod, heading north to the lakes region of New Hampshire or Maine, or jetting off to some exotic locale, don’t forget to take some precautions to protect your home while you’re away.
Here are some tips to help keep your home safe while you and your loved ones are enjoying some well-deserved time away. Read more →
Smart Technology Can Help Keep Senior Citizens Safe
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamNearly 90% of seniors want to remain in their own homes as they age because they’re healthier, wealthier, and they expect to work into their 70s or even longer.
As people get older, they still face issues such as failing eyesight, reduced mobility and declining strength.
Now, though, smart home technologies, such as sensors, voice activation, GPS, Bluetooth, and cellular connectivity, enable older adults to stay in their homes longer and continue to lead independent lives. Read more →
5 Safety Precautions Your Condo Association Should Have
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamA condo can be a great alternative to a single-family home. They are generally more affordable and less maintenance. However, living near so many people can pose safety risks. It is important to talk with your condo association about their emergency preparedness.
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Top 5 Questions to Ask About Medical Alert Systems
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamLearn the top 5 questions that everyone should ask, when searching for the right Medical Alert System for their loved ones.
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Tips to Improve the Physical Security of Credit Unions
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamCyberattacks against credit unions are on the rise. As such, protecting their networks is top of mind for security managers.
It’s just as critical for credit union facility managers and/or security managers to pay attention to the physical security of their buildings.
Here are some tips to help you protect your employees, your members and your assets:
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Fire Safety Strategies for Nursing Homes
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIn the event of fire, most nursing home residents are unable to protect themselves. Therefore, it’s up to you as facility manager and/or owner to have the proper fire safety procedures in place to provide for the well-being of residents as well as staff.
It’s also important that the staff members understand that the safety of your residents is their number one priority.
Here are some fire safety strategies to help you prepare for a fire emergency: Read more →
Environmental Hazards – Protecting Your Home and Business
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamLearn how to better protect both your home and business from environmental hazards such as floods, carbon monoxide/toxic gasses and extreme weather conditions.
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Best Practices for Commercial Access Control Systems
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamPart of your job as a business owner or facilities manager is to make certain that the occupants of your building – as well as the building itself – are safe and secure.
A key part of a commercial building’s physical security system is the access control system.
Thanks to today’s advanced technologies access control systems not only control physical access, they also provide security badge options and track specific employee, visitor and equipment movements in and out of your building as well as restricted areas within your facility. Read more →