- Do you have an alarm? If yes then ensure it is monitored and fully operational.
- Ensure contact details for staff are up to date.
- Identify any vulnerable areas. Try and fix them for maximum security.
- Ensure security gates, bollards and fire exit doors have been secured prior to closure of the premises.
- Move high value items out of sight and into locked rooms if possible.
- Make sure you have a list of key holders who can be contacted in times of emergency.
- Ensure keys to the premises or other venues are not left inside and are instead with the list of key holders.
- Consider timer switches for lighting.
- Ensure there are no combustible materials left in the proximity of the building such as packaging.
- If you have CCTV then check it is working well.
- There are mobile apps that allow you to engage vocally or visually if an intruder was to enter.
- Ensure that no cash is left on the premises overnight.
- State on the door that no cash or valuables are left on the premises overnight.
- If you do have to leave valuables then consider leaving them in a locked store or safe.