How to Enhance the Security of Your Commercial Property

July 7, 2021

Whether you’re running a business or own a commercial property, evaluating your security on an annual basis is ideal. This way, you can identify weak spots and correct any faulty security equipment before it leads to burglary and a substantial financial loss.

At The Security and Lock Corporation Miami, we specialize in helping commercial property owners better protect their assets as well as their employees.

It’s for this reason that we decided to put together a guide on how to enhance your commercial security.

8 Ways to Enhance the Security of Your Commercial Property

Here are our top recommendations.

1. Invest in Video Surveillance.

Not only is video surveillance a good deterrent but it gives you access to more evidence should someone access your commercial space. Today’s CCTV equipment is able to capture high-quality images that show more detail than ever before. This means you’ll get a much clearer picture of an intruder’s face. What’s more, these systems cover wider sections of your property and building, so you get access to a lot of valuable footage.

2. Install an Alarm System.

An alarm system prevents criminals from getting too far if they do manage to get inside your business. Once an alarm sounds, most criminals make a run for it, which minimizes any losses you might experience. There is also the option of linking your alarm system to your security company for a rapid response to break-ins.

3. Secure Your Entries and Exits.

Biometric entry systems are one of the best solutions to unauthorized building access. It also makes it easier to track the comings and goings of your employees inside and outside the building. What’s more, you can add and remove any personnel should they leave or join the organization at the click of a button. Intercom systems are also recommended for providing secure access during the day. Most intercom systems work with video, so you know exactly who you are letting in.

4. Light Up the Outside of Your Building.

To ensure potential intruders can’t get close enough to your building to get in, consider installing motion sensor or floodlights. Any movement will immediately light up your building, deterring potential criminals. Don’t forget to light up your parking lot too, especially if you have employees that arrive or leave in the dark.

5. Advertise Your Security.

If your security system installer or local security company has signage, put this up around your commercial space. This way, any criminals know you have security measures in place and will be less likely to attempt a break-in.

6. Schedule Regular Maintenance.

To ensure that the outside of your building is secure, make a point of scheduling regular maintenance. This involves checking the integrity of doors and windows, evaluating how well all your locks work, and cutting away any shrubs or trees that might serve as hiding spots. Don’t forget to also check your fire escapes and any emergency exits. If these doors are compromised, they could serve as entry points for criminals.

7. Fence Off Your Building.

When there is one extra obstacle for an intruder to tackle, your commercial property becomes a lot less appealing. The higher the fence, the more difficult it is for a criminal to climb it. Using vertical metal rods is also recommended – basically anything you can’t hook your foot in to use as a step.

8. Create a Security Budget.

If your business doesn’t already have a security budget, this is the ideal time to change that. Following a security audit, you will have a much better idea of what needs to be improved or upgraded. Even if you can’t make all these changes at once, at least with a security budget you can gradually enhance your commercial property. Working with a business such as The Security and Lock Corporation Miami also means you get expert recommendations on products based on your needs and budget.

Schedule Your Commercial Security Audit

Ready to have a professional evaluate your commercial space. The team at The Security and Lock Corporation has decades of experience, which means we know exactly what to look out for during a commercial security audit.