Everyone is familiar with the old saying: it’s better to be safe than sorry. Any business that has a public presence has a lot to gain by hiring security services to protect their employees, customers, and merchandise. The guide below further explores some of these benefits.

4 Reasons Why You Should Hire Commerical Security

1. Crime Deterrent

Criminals typically don’t take risks that they can avoid. Therefore, a visible security presence will dissuade most burglary attempts or vandalism. This is especially useful in retail industries where U.S. businesses lose approximately $45 billion a year to theft.

2. Human Eyes on the Situation vs. Post-Crime Recordings

Should someone try to break in any way, having live monitoring by security personnel is far superior to having video recordings to review after the crime. Recordings might show you who the perpetrators were and lead to their arrest. However, on-site security personnel can respond to crimes as they occur, preventing potential damage and losses and likely leading to quicker justice for the perpetrators.

3. Reduced Liability by Using Third-Party Security

While business owners carry a great weight of responsibility for what happens on their premises, by hiring third-party guards, you shift some of that weight onto their shoulders. Professional security companies are in charge of hiring, background testing, and training their own staff and are, ultimately, held liable for their actions.

4. Added Customer Service

An added bonus of hiring professionally trained security guards is that they make for excellent customer service agents. Part of providing security services is making people feel at ease, so guards are trained to be friendly and assist both customers and employees as needed. They may sign people in at the door, provide directions to those looking for a particular office, receive packages, or guard bags left behind the front desk.

If your business does not already have security services, turn to Evergreen Security & Patrol to fill that role. This company has over 25 years of experience protecting and serving businesses in and around Jefferson County, CO. They also offer event security, family protective services, and self-defense classes. Call (303) 674-2288 to request a consultation. Check out their Facebook page for more tips and updates.