Business Security Systems Summit NJ | Commercial Surveillance

Did you know that the most common business security issue is employee theft, as reported by 64% of small businesses? A sad-but-true statistic that comes from a survey conducted by the University Of Cincinnati shows that business security systems don’t just have to be capable of keeping intruders out—they must also be designed with internal accountability in mind. Is yours up to the challenge?

EMPLOYEE THEFT IN SUMMIT: HOW & WHY

Some of the details may seem obvious. Employees that are most likely to steal from a business are on the lowest level of the hierarchy. They steal more often when economic times are tough, and the theft takes place over an extended period. Most employees who steal feel that they’ve found “the perfect hustle” and that with careful planning, their crimes will continue to go unnoticed. It turns out that they’re only partly correct in that assumption.

Under the right conditions, employees can continue to steal for years on end, only being discovered due to happenstance. Many business owners know that some theft is going on, but don’t know exactly who is responsible and choose to do nothing about it. In a large number of cases, they reason that there isn’t much that they can do to stop it. They may also fell that going through the effort of making an attempt to do so isn’t worth their time.

Unfortunately, that assumption can lead to unintended consequences. Cash makes up the large majority of what employees take, along with other essential business valuables. Over time, this adds up: a third of small businesses can be traced back to employee theft crippling the business. It’s hardly a crime that can be overlooked, but what can businesses do when there isn’t any clear indication of what’s going on and who is to blame?

PROPER SECURITY IS THE ANSWER

It’s important to know your employees, and develop a culture of honesty. This can only go so far in preventing internal crime, however. Rigorous commercial surveillance coupled with other cutting edge business security techniques form the backbone of accountability.

The average employee is much less likely to try anything when they know there’s constant monitoring at work. A hearty network of high-definition video is key, as is knowing where to set cameras to have the greatest effect. This isn’t the only method, though. Securing valuables with high-tech locks, and ensuring only authorized personnel have access is also a crucial step that many businesses fail to take.

No one method can prevent all theft, but several combined form multiple layers of protection that will greatly reduce the chances that your business will be impacted by long-term employee theft. All that’s left is to find a security company that knows their stuff.

Perfect Connections is the go-to for all manner of business security needs in Summit and throughout New Jersey. We’ve been providing solutions since 1992, and constantly stay on the cutting edge to provide our clients with the security that they deserve. Learn more about our services by giving us a call at 800-369-3962 or CLICK HERE to have us reach out to you as soon as possible.