A new year is here, and you’re likely thinking about how things may change in the 12 months ahead. If you’re a business owner with a physical property, consider implementing security resolutions to help you stay safe this year. Businesses lose billions of dollars to theft yearly, but you don’t have to be one of them. It can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve put together a guide with the top four resolutions to consider.
Evaluate Vulnerable Entry Points
Are your doors and windows providing adequate protection? First, it’s essential to keep doors and windows closed, guaranteeing that no one can open them and enter your property that way. Once you confirm they’re locked and secure, evaluate entry points to ensure they’re as durable as possible. Consider upgrading to shatterproof windows and high-security doors to reduce the chances of a crime.
Install Cameras
If you can only afford to take one security precaution in 2025, we highly recommend considering security camera installation. Security cameras reduce crime by a staggering 50% or more. Potential criminals know that they’re being monitored and have a higher chance of being prosecuted if they break the law when they see visible cameras. Simply put, it’s a great way to scare someone off.
Audit Your Existing Security Plan
Having a security plan in place is the first step to safety, but your strategy is only good if it’s consistently evolving. It’s essential to evaluate the ever-changing threats to your property and make sure that you’re up to the challenge and ready for any problems that may come your way. A security audit consists of several components. It may include inspecting entrances, testing security systems, and reviewing procedures with employees.
Partner With A Qualified Firm
What is your top 2025 priority? Partnering with a security firm that can provide you with a comprehensive strategy. Managing security yourself is an overwhelming prospect — you have better things to worry about. Finding a company that specializes in business security will take the pressure off and allow you to execute your security resolutions flawlessly.
At Integrated Security Consultants, we proudly provide access control, fire alarm, surveillance, burglar alarm, intercom and telephone entry, and more. Our dedicated team operates in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas and has done so for more than 15 years. Interested in learning more? We offer free, no-obligation consultations. Just call us at 813-254-0033 or contact our client support team online.