Retail stores are often hit multiple times by burglars. By the time police arrive, the inventory is wiped out and cash taken. Even when the thieves are caught in the act on camera, it’s after the fact and the damage is done. Given that police are stretched thin, businesses are turning to private security guards to keep their stores, employees and customers secure.

How Security Guards Help. The role of hired security guards is to ensure your store has continuous security. Unlike police, guards aren’t responsible for miles of coverage area. They can concentrate on your property. That means they can be stationed at entrances and by high-end merchandise. They can be on the job during store hours or after hours.

Security Cameras. Security cameras can function in two ways: film and save video content for later viewing or send live feeds to security personnel for real-time viewing. The first option is to help police try to identify criminals after they have broken in and stolen property.

The second option, reviewing camera feeds in real time, is designed to spot suspicious activity in or around the store. The off-site security personnel can then contact the police or alert on-site security for quick action. Real-time camera surveillance takes an active approach to stopping crime before it happens.

On-site security guards and real-time security cameras can work in tandem and are the strongest line of defense against retail store break-ins and theft.

Access Control Security has been providing retail store security for over 30 years nationwide. For more information or to get a quote, contact ACS at  877-482-7324 or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com.