Security Tips Unveiled to Keep Victoria Businesses Safe During Shorter Winter Days
With Victoria's clocks set an hour back, many business owners are opening and closing their shops in the dark. To help keep businesses safe, Omega Security Solutions shares five essential tips a business needs to follow to prevent crimes.
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Daylight savings has ended which means thousands of business owners in the country, particularly in Victoria, will have to open and close their shops while it's still dark. Because crime rates increase at night, one of Australia's leading security companies, Omega Security Solutions, has released five essential security tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of a crime this winter season.
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Director Ben Dougall explains, "It's crucial shop owners implement some necessary preventive measures to ensure the security of their property and of course, their own lives. We've noticed that thefts and robbery are more prevalent if an area is cloaked by darkness."
The Omega Security Solutions director then shares his five top tips on how to keep a business safe during the shorter winter days:
1. Add outdoor security lighting systems, particularly at the entry points of a premises. This type of lighting automatically turns on to provide illumination once its sensors detect movement. It works two ways: giving the shop owner enough light to lock or unlock and also acts as a deterrent to potential burglars. With the advent of highly efficient LED lighting, the electricity cost of running these lights is now a fraction of what it was in the past.
2. Install CCTV cameras. Criminals will be deterred if they see a working surveillance camera. And if some untoward incident does happen, the recorded video can serve as evidence.
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Always look around an area first, such as back entrances and parking lots, to see if there are any individuals or unusual movement in the vicinity. By scanning the area, a business owner can sense if there's suspect activity or immediate danger.
4. Get an electronic key system. This allows the employee or business owner to easily lock and unlock all points of entry quickly and easily.
5. Seek advice from a security expert. Getting a professional to analyze and audit the safety of a property can really reduce risks for all involved.
"Business owners must always think one step ahead of criminals, as it's ideal to expect the best but be prepared for the worst. What's more, if you're out there working while it's dark, ensure your safety comes first - invest in a high quality security system and management," says Mr. Dougall.
To find out more about Omega's range of security options for all budgets, visit: http://www.omegacorp.com.au
About Omega Security Solutions
Since 1973, Omega Security Solutions has been helping Australians protect their homes and their businesses. With humble beginnings as a small family business, their solid integrity and impressive work ethic have made them become recognised today as an industry leader in providing the latest security technology products. The company slogan has remained the same over the decades: "Good security is good business."
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Ben Dougall, Director
Phone: +61 96893488
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