From warehouses and factories to apartment complexes and offices, asset protection is a critical concern for all kinds of facilities. Equipment, goods, and information can be high-value targets for criminals. Investing in security services can help business owners deter crime and detect suspicious activity, but how can business owners tell that their properties need extra protection? Here are four signs that you need to boost your asset protection measures with help from CES Security.
There Have Been Reports Of Crime In The Surrounding Area
If other businesses or individuals have reported crime nearby, you may want to consider improving your asset protection measures. Break-ins, robberies, vandalism, and other property crime in your neighborhood can easily bleed over onto your property, and hiring security guards or mobile patrol officers may be necessary. While an increased security presence can help deter criminals and trespassers, it can also make your clients and employees feel more at ease in a potentially dangerous area.
Maintaining A Secure Perimeter Is Challenging Or Impractical
Does your facility have adequate perimeter protection and access control? If not, security guards may be a wise investment. While there is no substitute for robust perimeter security, installing high-security fencing is not always feasible, particularly in densely-populated or high-traffic areas. On-site security guards can be essential in shoring up perimeter vulnerabilities and protecting assets and people.
Your Facility Is A Valuable Target
If your facility houses valuable goods, equipment, or information, the likelihood that it will become a target can increase drastically. Asset protection is particularly essential for properties with valuables that are easy to steal or sell. Threats are not always from outside forces; sometimes, theft occurs from within. A visible security presence can help deter theft and encourage your staff’s compliance with asset management protocols.
You Have Experienced On-Site Safety Incidents
Asset protection is not limited to deterring and detecting theft. Safety incidents can also threaten a facility’s assets, visitors, and staff. Having a dedicated security team on the premises can provide a valuable resource when accidents happen. Civilians will often look to security guards and others in positions of authority when fires, medical emergencies, and accidents occur. If your facility needs additional resources during times of crisis, consider utilizing security services from CES Security.
CES is Dedicated to Serving Our Community
Since opening in 1975, we have been committed to serving businesses in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. Our values include proactive communication, honesty, reliability, and quality. We also believe in paying unparalleled attention to detail, no matter which service you require us to provide.
Our services include the following: professional security teams for permanent, temporary, emergency and rapid-response support; around-the-clock patrols and management attention; concierge and hospitality staffing; and a dedicated mobile patrol service with associated staffing. Contact us for a free, professional consultation today! Call 443-471-7000. Don’t forget to follow us on social media through Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn!