SaferGems: Reducing Theft and Burglaries

23 Nov 2022

During the winter months, criminals are looking for premises with relaxed security measures. When strong security procedures are in force, this acts as a deterrent, often reducing the chance of a theft or burglary taking place.

Reducing theft and burglary crime:

• The best way to prevent shop theft is by being attentive and if possible, meeting and greeting customers as they enter, so potential thieves know you are watching them
• Ensure security procedures are viewable and practise safe cash and Jewellery handling.  When seeing visiting jewellery reps avoid showing in a public area
• Make a visual perimeter check, including telephone and alarm wires
• Only load/unload cash outside of business hours, ensuring it is left empty and ajar overnight
• Utilise all security equipment; ensure CCTV is fully working and all alarms are set
• Outside business hours, as much jewellery and watches are to be removed to the safes.

If you experience a robbery, here are a few points that may assist you, should you become a target.

During a robbery

• Don’t take any risks
• Avoid any sudden or unexpected movements
• If there is an intruder alarm/fogging machine, activate it if safe to do so
• Make a mental note of the appearance of the individual(s) along with clothing and any vehicles used, where you can

After a robbery

• Phone the police on 999
• Report to SaferGems as soon as possible on 01905 342051
• Prevent any customers entering, ask for witnesses to remain on the premises until the police arrive.
• If not, take their names/addresses
• Ensure that the premises and any potential evidence is left untouched

You should always report any suspicious activity or crime to the Police on 999, then report to SaferGems on 01905 342051.

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Source: SaferGems