5 Times Your Business May Need Increased Security

Pay attention to what's going on in your community, as this can impact your security needs. Increased tension in the community may come from protests in the area, civil unrest, or even a large and raucous festival. Any time there are larger crowds than normal and heightened emotions — both good and bad — things can spill over into your operations.

Common business impacts of a big crowd in the area could include employees and customers who have a hard time getting to your business, increased risk of break-ins, vandalism or graffiti, employee anxiety, and accidental damage to your property. Combat these by increasing the presence of security officers, adding vehicle and foot patrols, and better controlling access to your site — even before the event starts. 

Prototypes, big financial deals, or secret projects within the company are a good reason to raise security awareness for a limited time. You may need to install interior access control measures for the project itself, extend security measures for additional working hours, and conduct more extensive background checks.

The specific project involved determines the right type of extra security, so you should consult with a pro before deciding on a plan. 

Are you holding an important meeting? Bringing potentially high-value new clients to see your operation? Hosting a trade show? Whatever the reason for your important gathering, the security of visitors, clients, and new partners is your company's responsibility. Hiring visible security can do everything from sending a reassuring message about the security of your business to providing personal protection for VIPs.  

Employees' personal lives don't often cause difficulties at work, but it can happen. One of the most common is when an employee has a bad breakup or an ugly divorce. The ex-partner may become threatening, cause vandalism, or even stalk your employee. This not only makes the employee in question feel or be unsafe, but incidents can cause all your employees to feel unsafe. 

Investing in additional security presence when one of your team is having a hard time can make financial sense. It protects your property and helps ensure that morale remains high. People can work or shop without the distraction of an angry or emotional ex on the premises.  

Doing construction on one of your properties? Then you may need to bring in additional temporary security to make up for the additional risk. What risks does your project face? Construction areas often contain expensive equipment and materials. Many new workers or vendors may come and go. And the actual structures are usually not secure until they are fully completed.

Protect this large investment by hiring uniformed security to patrol the construction zone at all times of the day and week. If the construction site is linked to existing work sites, you may need to expand this patrol to ensure the safety of employees and visitors around the area. 

These temporary security needs can come up at any time, but they are just as important as permanent security measures. Want ideas for addressing a specific temporary situation in your upcoming business? Start by consulting with the security pros at All State Security.