Have you had a recent theft at your business? Before you rush out and replace the stolen items, it might be worth considering the possibility of a repeat offense. Repeat robberies are most common among retail and small businesses and usually happen within a month of the original crime. As well as the risk of increased business insurance claims, repeat victimization could have a highly detrimental effect on employee productivity and mental health.
If your business has recently fallen victim to theft, it is important to increase security measures in order to prevent a repeat occurrence. It might be a good idea to undertake this before replacing any stolen stock or equipment!
A few things you can do to bolster up your security include:
• Install security alarms
• Put up surveillance cameras
• Keep buildings and surrounding areas well lit
• Install deadbolts on all doors
• Place security screens over windows
If you have been robbed and believe you could be a potential target for a repeat offense, it may be worth seeking expert advice from a security professional. The rate of repeat theft is believed to diminish the longer a business has been in operation, indicating that with experience most businesses can improve their security, and may hopefully avoid an increase in theft-related claims on their Florida commercial insurance.