A physical security audit is a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s building(s). It measures your businesses susceptibility to crime against a list of industry best practices, regulations and requirements.
A physical security audit is a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s building(s). It measures your businesses susceptibility to crime against a list of industry best practices, regulations and requirements.
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Even if you have had a security audit in the past, the changing technological and criminal environment makes regular security audits a necessity. If you haven’t had one in the last 2 years, you’re probably overdue.
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Posted by Joe Wilson
May 1, 2020 6:56:15 AM
Every year, MacLean’s magazine releases a list of Canada’s Most Dangerous Places and this year, 20 out of the top 20 locations for all criminal activity are in Western Canada, with crime rates rising year over year in 18 of these townships and cities.
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Posted by Joe Wilson
Jan 8, 2019 11:00:00 AM
With 2019 finally here, many business owners across Western Canada will have already made their New Year’s Resolution - whether it be striving for a better work-life balance, driving up profits or hiring additional employees.
However there’s one New Year’s resolution that every business owner should be ensuring they achieve this year - improving the security of their business.
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Posted by Joe Wilson
Dec 14, 2018 11:00:00 AM
Have you ever been the victim of a crime and wondered why your security system didn’t work? Perhaps you are just constantly wondering whether your conventional security alarm is enough to deter criminals? It’s more than likely that you need to do more to secure your business.
If your business is like most in Western Canada, then you probably need to invest in new technology and implement a smarter plan to properly protect your assets.
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“Rising crime rate strains Victoria police force, offences increase nearly 20 percent over 2 years.” CBC News, March 2017.
With recent crime rates increasing in Canada, it is more important than ever to maintain a secure business. Keeping up with your security is vital and falling behind can be incredibly costly for your business. If you haven’t had a security audit in the last couple of years, you’re probably overdue for one!
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Posted by Joe Wilson
Jan 30, 2018 11:00:00 AM
Commercial security risks can come from a variety of threats and it is imperative you do not make your business a target for would-be criminals. Some aspects of security are self-evident and often small business owners try to address their building security by piecing together off the shelf products. This is not an effective approach to secure your building, assets or employees. It could be highly risky and leave you vulnerable.
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Posted by Joe Wilson
Feb 3, 2017 10:00:00 AM
Property crime is one of the top policing priorities for the RCMP. Last year, Surrey RCMP reported over 24,000 property crimes, and over 700 business break and enters. Across Canada, these statistics are typical for urban neighbours where commercial crimes are typically an issue.
With numbers like these, it’s clear that security should be front and centre with business owners.
Topics: Commercial Security, SonaVision, Security Audit