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Break-ins Robbery
Break-ins and burglaries happen when the store In the event of a robbery, do not try to be a hero.
is closed and after all coworkers have gone home. Give the criminal exactly what they want, while
Any retailer has seen enough of them on closed- calmly explaining that you cannot get into the safe,
circuit video to know that, if you take all safety if that is their request. Remember, the safes use
and security precautions, you really can limit your timed drops and there is no way to get money out
losses. on demand!
Locking your doors is the first defense, but just Only call the authorities or press the panic button SAFETY AND SECURITY / SHOPLIFTING / OPPORTUNITY THEFT / BREAK-INS / ROBBERY
by cabling and locking up your TV wall and other when you are absolutely in the clear to do so—
electronics, you’ve defended your bottom line— never do this in front of the criminal; this could
this has been shown to thwart more than 80% of aggravate them or make them feel desperate,
all thefts at our stores. and that’s when they can become unpredictable.
You should never endanger yourself for the cash
Here are a few simple steps you and your coworkers drawer or any other merchandise that might be
must follow to help prevent break-ins: stolen from the store.
• Lock all doors before you leave the store
• Cable and lock up your TV wall and other
electronics
• Set the alarm system every night Did
• Test the alarm system monthly you
• Be sure the closed-circuit camera system is
functioning properly, if you have one Know?
The closed-circuit cameras are a great defense
against criminals. If you know that a camera is Cabling and locking up the TV wall and other
malfunctioning, or the view has been skewed or electronics has been shown to thwart more
obscured, you should make sure the store manager than 80% of all thefts at our stores! YOUR
knows and fixes it, or alets the Solutions Center.
safety is of the utmost importance! Ask
your franchise owner how you should react
to break-ins and robberies.
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