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• Roof – Make sure there is no easy access to the roof, from either inside or outside the building. Ensure ladders, rubbish bins or other objects are secured and do not provide access to the roof. • Alarm systems – Alarm all points of entry, and put up signs that say the premises are protected by an alarm system. Make sure the alarm system is installed by a reputable company, the alarm is monitored and contact details are kept up to date. • Keys – Limit access to keys, the safe, computerised records and alarm codes. Engrave ‘do not copy’ on store keys. Consider changing locks and access codes when a person’s employment is terminated, especially if you had problems with the employee. • Safes – Do not leave large amounts of money in the safe outside business hours. Consider putting up signs that state no cash is left on the premises overnight. Safes should be secured to the floor and not be visible from the outside. • Visitors – Challenge all strangers and do not allow them to wander around the premises on their own. Do not leave visitors unattended, and monitor the activities of contractors in your store. • Tailgating – Burglars and thieves often follow legitimate occupiers into buildings. Ask staff to ensure the door is closed/locked behind them when they enter the building. Have a policy that staff are to display identification at all times. • Video surveillance – Ensure the footage is of good quality, so you can clearly identify those pictured and their actions. Make sure tapes and recording equipment are of good quality, and are secured and recycled according to the manufacturer’s specifications. 18 BUSINESS CRIME PREVENTION
• Serial numbers – Keep a complete list of business equipment and record all serial numbers. Include the following: Item Brand/ Make Model/ Description Serial Number Colour/ other features Value/ purchase date SNAP – www.snap.org.nz • SNAP – www.snap.org.nz – As a business owner an online asset list with serial numbers is a vital component of business security. Operation SNAP (Serial Number Action Partnership) is an initiative of the New Zealand Police, aiming to prevent burglary and property offending, and make it harder for criminals to sell stolen goods in New Zealand. The SNAP website (http://www.snap.org.nz) allows people to enter and maintain details of all of their important possessions or assets. The asset list can be accessed from anywhere, anytime. Asset list details can be retrieved and forwarded on to Police and insurance companies. If you are a retailer you can encourage people to use SNAP by telling customers about it at point-of-sale. There are stickers and pamphlets available free of charge for distribution. For more information about SNAP and becoming a SNAP partner go to www.snap.org.nz BUSINESS CRIME PREVENTION 19
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