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CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

OFFICE SECURITY
WHAT DOES A THIEF LOOK LIKE?

A thief looks like and can be
ANYBODY.


WHO COULD THE THIEF BE?

It could be someone off the
street, a legitimate visitor or
even an employee.

A THIEF CAN BE ANYONE !

A THIEF IS AN OPPORTUNIST !

A THIEF WANTS TO BE QUICK !


  Everyone can help reduce the chances of theft occurring in the         workplace by employing these basic practices on a daily basis...

  • Always lock your office door, drawers and cabinets when you need to leave your workspace.

  • Never leave a laptop in an unlocked office, meeting area, or other unsecured area.

  • Never leave keys, money, checks or valuables of any kind out in plain view, in unsecured areas or in jacket or coat pockets.

  • Never leave packages near doorways, lobbies, in conference rooms, break rooms, cafeterias, rest rooms, on desks, etc.

  • Pay attention to people who do not belong in the areas where you work.
    • Engage such people by saying, "Excuse me? You appear to be lost. May I help you?"
    • Pay attention to what they are wearing and other personal characteristics in case a description needs to be relayed to Security.

  • Report suspicious people or activity to SECURITY immediately.
    • Give your name, department, phone extension, the location of the suspicious person and a description.

  • Be discreet - never advertise plans for being away to visitors you don’t know or people calling your place of work.

  • Report broken or flickering lights, dimly lit corridors, doors and windows that are broken or don’t close or lock properly. Don’t assume someone else will do it.

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