Crime prevention tips to keep your business safe

Crime prevention is just as important for business as it is for individuals. Here are some crime prevention tips from Victoria Police:

Personal safety in the workplace

• Caution at work is not necessarily paranoia or a lack of trust in your colleagues. Getting to know your workmates before revealing personal information is a way of protecting yourself and your possessions. 
• You do not know who may hear conversations in your workplace, so it is important to take care when discussing personal or company details, such as living arrangements or your financial situation. 
• It is important to be aware of key contacts and procedures in an emergency.

Preventing armed robbery

• Do not wait until a robbery has occurred to update your security procedures and systems. Improve the safety of both your staff and your customers by adopting a security plan. 
• An open, uncluttered environment providing a clear, well-lit view of the sales area from outside is a deterrent to armed robbers. Strong interior lighting used with an open glass shopfront can make an offender highly visible and increase their chances of being identified.
• Specific equipment may significantly improve your security. For example, CCTV.

Find out more about crime prevention on the Victoria Police website.