Business Safety


 

SUITABLE LOCKS

A pin tumbler cylinder lock provides the best security.
(Locksmiths caution that a burglar can easily pick a lock with less than five pins.)
Dead Bolt Locks - when you use a double cylinder dead lock, the door cannot be opened without a key on either side.
Safeguarding entranceways, especially the rear door cannot be over emphasized.
Have all locks properly installed.

KEY CONTROL

Avoid the danger of key duplication.
Keep and up-to-date key distribution list of those to whom keys have been issued.
Whenever a key is lost or an employee leaves without turning in a key, re-key your store.
Have one key and lock for outside doors and a different key and lock for your office.
Have a code for each key so that it does not have to be visibly tagged and only
an authorized person can know the specific lock that key fits.
Do not use a key chain with a tag carrying he store's address.
Take periodic inventory of keys.

BURGLAR ALARMS

The silent central station burglar alarm system gives your business the best protection.

LIGHTING

Flood your business with light - outside and inside

SAFE

Be sure the safe in which you keep your money and other valuables is safe strong enough to deter burglars.
The safe area should be well lighted all night.
Bolt the safe to the building structure.
Never leave the combination to your safe on business premises.
Change the combination when an employee who knows it leaves your firm.

MONEY

Bank all excess cash each day.

EQUIPMENT

Leave cash register drawer(s) empty and open at night.

INVENTORY

Keep a complete inventory of all merchandise by description, brand name and serial number.
Keep a copy of your inventory at your office and at home.

CONTACT

For emergencies (fire, burglary, or unsecured doors that cannot be secured) have three contact
numbers on file with Columbia Central Communication, so you can be notified because of
emergencies and/or suspicious activities on your business property.

5623 Two Notch Road 
Columbia, South Carolina 29223 
(803) 576-3000 phone (803) 576-3195 fax
sheriff@rcsd.net

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