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Seven Key Steps to Protect Your Business

If you own a business in New York City, then you already understand just how much you have invested in that enterprise. But do you fully understand the risks that your business faces each and every day? If you’re like many entrepreneurs, chances are that you spend so much time focused on the competitive, profit-making side of the business, that there’s little time left to worry about protecting that business investment. The bad news is that you can’t afford to neglect sound business protection strategies. However, there’s good news too: these seven tips can help you protect your company and interests.

Control Access to Your Business

Access control is vitally important. Make sure that you know who’s in sensitive areas of your business premises at all time. That includes staff, vendors, and customers. Obviously, the degree to which you can control access is dependent upon the type of business you operate, but it’s important to implement some type of system to ensure that you maintain some sense of order.

Focus on Your Team

Often, security lapses, theft, and other problems can be traced directly to business staff. Take measures to train your team to ensure that they understand the business’ security protocols and avoid potential breaches.

Leverage Technology

Modern camera systems can help you to better monitor your premises and prevent most threats. At a minimum, make sure that you invest in cameras to monitor who comes in and out of the business.

Build Good Relations with Law Enforcement

Go out of your way to build a good relationship with local law enforcement. That can help to encourage them to establish a routine presence in your company’s neighborhood, and that alone can help to deter most crime.

Don’t Skimp on Locks and Other Security Measures

Have good locks, keycard systems, and other security measures installed on-site. Every door should be protected with state-of-the-art locks. Remember, most criminals will avoid heavily-fortified targets and opt for easier prey.

Be Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity

Always be on the lookout for potential threats. When you see something that looks suspicious, report it to the appropriate authorities so that they can investigate. It’s always better to be overly cautious than dangerously complacent.

Rely on Security Professionals for Help

Finally, don’t try to do everything on your own. You have a business to operate, after all, so it’s best to leave most of your protection to professionals. Fortunately, there are competent security guard companies and consultants that can help to ensure that your business receives the protection it deserves.

That’s where ISS comes in. Our security professionals can help you review your company’s security, identify real and potential vulnerabilities, and recommend strategies that can better ensure that your business investment is safeguarded from all the most common threats. If you’re a business owner who’s committed to protecting his or her business, then don’t wait another second – call today! Contact the professionals at International Security Services – New York City’s dedicated security experts.

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George Kozhar

George Kozhar is a respected security professional, licensed private investigator, and founder of International Security Services (ISS) - New York City’s dedicated security experts since 1999. Mr. Kozhar and his team provide a full array of private and business investigative services in the U.S. and overseas, VIP executive protection, armed and unarmed security guard services and training, and Fire and Life Safety Director training through the company’s Fire Science Institute.

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August 10th, 2022

Property Security Evaluation Report

Your Individualized Property Evaluation Report

Your site’s individualized property evaluation report contains information and analysis that you need to properly manage your site’s security needs. That information includes detailed analysis of the crime rate in your area, site access and parking protocols, and existing security infrastructure. Interior inspection includes analysis of emergency exits, fire suppression capabilities, and alarm infrastructure for emergencies. Exterior inspection includes analysis of structural defects, property lighting, and potential vulnerabilities in building access.

In addition to those inspections, our analysis also considered environmental factors, potential risks from older trees, outside property maintenance, and nearby crime that may overflow to the area. We also examined emergency response planning, including fire evacuation protocols and information supplied to residents about proper evacuation process.

 

Pressing Suggestions


We highly suggest a camera placement along this driveway, as the overhead cameras in the back parking lot may not capture all makes, models, and license plates of cars entering in and out based on the angle they are recording from. The best camera placement would be at the green circle closest to the sidewalk/street.
The common area is easily accessible, but based on the angle that cameras are set at the front lot, anyone can enter the basement common area concealing the side of their face that is facing the camera. This is not to say that the camera arrangement should be changed, but it is highly recommended to have coverage in this common area as the common area is on a lower floor not visible from the sidewalk.


However, a few fundamental problems exist when it comes to access control of the back parking (a big territory). Even though only two issues have ever occurred there, the wide-open access point to that lot may need to be corrected sooner than later as there is a significant uptick in crime in the 62nd precinct.

Furthermore, there are two fundamental surveillance blind spots along the driveway leading to the back parking lot and every common area.

Lastly, however unlikely it may seem, tenants should have resources and a physical guide for situations that may require an evacuation. Whether it be a flood or fire, each tenant should know how to use a fire extinguisher and where to evacuate to during a flood regardless of their proximity to a shoreline.


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