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Secure the perimeters of your business site. Make sure walls and gates are maintained and secure.

Install a monitored alarm system.

Make sure all doors and windows are locked before leaving each day.

Keep building and parking area well lit at night to deter intruders and ensure employee safety. Additionally, consider installing motion sensor lighting.

Deter intruders from roof access by strategically placed anti-climb paints or other anti-scale barriers.

If you are a retailer, design floor layout to provide adequate surveillance of stock. The use of convex mirrors, video surveillance and alarmed goods are excellent deterrents.

Consider internal doors fitted with keyless lock systems. Studies find that 30% of business thefts and burglaries are accomplished using a duplicate key. (Unauthorized key duplicates can be made at most retail stores.)

Security mark all computer equipment, consider bolting valuable items to desks.

All telephone lines should enter the building underground to protect the integrity of the monitored alarm system.

Join or start a business watch group with neighboring businesses. This is a great way to stay informed on risks in your local area and prevent crime through awareness.

Install smoke detectors that are monitored by a UL Listed Central Monitoring Station on every floor of your business.

Fire extinguishers should be kept at readily available locations near potential fire sources (furnaces and stoves).

Post escape routes in every area of the building and clearly mark all fire exits.

Make sure that each area has an alternative escape route in case the first is inaccessible.

Hold practice drills regularly in order to familiarize staff with procedures for safely exiting the building.

Do not overload electrical sockets. Unplug items when they are not in use.

In case of an actual fire situation, make sure your address can be easily seen by emergency vehicles.

Install commercial fire sprinklers.

Designate a smoking area OUTSIDE your building and supply the proper smoking material disposal containers.

For more information regarding fire safety, please visit the National Fire Protection Agency's website at www.nfpa.org.

Remember to lock all doors and windows when you leave the home.

Keep all valuable items out of sight.

Install proper lighting around your home to keep it well lit at night.

Motion lights, flood lights, and similar lighting can be used to brighten the property.

Start a Neighborhood Watch Program and report any suspicious person and/or activity in your neighborhood.

When you are out of town, have a trusted neighbor pick up your newspapers and mail daily or have the post office and news carrier hold them for you.

Engrave your property to deter theft and aid in the recovery of stolen property. Marking your property provides a visual deterrence to theft as well as aiding law enforcement agencies in the identification and recovery of stolen property. Use your Driver's License #, never your Social Security #. Engrave your property in a conspicuous place. Keep good records of the items marked and the location marked.

Set timers for lights and a television so it appears that someone is home while you are traveling.

Do not hide spare keys in obvious places such as: under doormats, in the mailbox, etc. Give a key to a neighbor that you trust.

Whenever you move to a new home, have the locks changed.

Sliders should have ventilation locks as well as auxiliary locks to bolster security.

Keep shrubs around your windows and doors trimmed to eliminate hiding places for intruders.

Utilize sturdy, solid wood or metal doors at all entrances to your home.

Make sure that all exterior doors have well-made deadbolt locks.

Install a wide-angle lens viewer in your front door to make it possible to see who is there without having to open it.

Have a security system installed and monitored for each point-of-entry. A security system only works if you arm it. So, remember to set your alarm every night as well as each time you're away from home.

Do not give out your alarm code to just anyone. Only a family member or trusted friend should know the code in case of an emergency.

Smoke detectors that are monitored by a UL Listed Central Monitoring Station are effective. Whether you are home or away, Bay Alarm Company will always be looking out for you.

Check the batteries and test your smoke alarm monthly.

Have a planned escape route for your home with a safe meeting place.

Make sure that each room has an alternative escape route in case the first is inaccessible.

Hold practice drills regularly so the entire family is familiar with the procedure for safely exiting the house.

Do not overload electrical sockets. Unplug items when they are not in use.

Furnaces and heating systems should be cleaned on an annual basis.

Install a spark arrestor on your chimney to prevent sparks from starting a fire on your roof, nearby trees, etc. Also, cut back trees so they do not hang directly over the chimney.

Don't leave the stove or oven unattended while they are on.

Make sure appliances are well ventilated (ex. Clothes Dryers, TVs).

Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Preferably on every floor, and in the kitchen.

In case of an actual fire situation, make sure your address can be easily seen by emergency vehicles.

For more information regarding fire safety, please visit the National Fire Protection Agency's website at www.nfpa.org.

Children should know their full name, address, and telephone number.

Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.

Make sure children always tell a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult where they are going.

Tell them to never go with or accept anything from a stranger. Also, teach them that a stranger is anyone that they or you do not know well or trust.

Let them know that it is okay to tell you or another trusted adult if they see anyone doing something they know is not right or makes them feel uncomfortable.

If your child stays home alone, make sure they know not to let anyone know that they are home alone and to keep all doors and windows closed and locked.

Prepare an emergency contact phone list. Make sure you include your work and/or cell phone number.

Prepare and practice a safe route to school.

Fingerprint your child and always have a recent photo of them.

Contact us for a free Child ID Kit; email us at marketing@bayalarm.com. Submit your name, address and account #.

Set a good example for your child. Settle disputes without using or threatening violence.

Role-play with your child so he or she can handle typical childhood arguments without violence.

Make sure your child knows to tell you immediately about any bullying or threats of violence.

Insist on good manners. They are a buffer against violence.

Help your child avoid things and people that are associated with violence

Help your child understand the difference between real violence and what

If your child is a witness to or a victim of violence, get counseling help as violence often leaves emotional injuries that are hard to see but still harmful.

Make sure the parking garage you frequent is equipped with comprehensive video surveillance equipment.

Keep valuables out of plain sight, preferably locked in the trunk of your vehicle.

Keep doors locked and windows up as you drive through the facility.

If possible, park in a well-lit area.

Report any suspicious activity or persons to a parking attendant.

Have your keys ready as you approach your vehicle.

Be aware: look at the cars parked on either side of you, look underneath and inside your car before you get in. If you are suspicious for any reason, simply walk away and find help.

If you are unable to locate your car, don't be afraid to ask the parking attendant to assist you.

If you plan to work late or report early, try to arrange your schedule to coincide with another employee's.

Be extra cautious when using restrooms or stairwells that are in isolated locations, poorly lighted, or open to the public.

If you are working late, ask the security guard or a co-worker to escort you to your car.

Lock your purse or wallet in a drawer or closet at all times.

Check the identification of any stranger or any delivery or repair person that wants to enter a restricted area or move equipment.

If you notice any suspicious persons or vehicles, call security or the police. Be especially alert outside normal working hours.

Keep emergency numbers for security, police, and fire assistance posted near every phone.

Make note of which co-workers could provide transportation or temporary shelter for others in the event of an emergency.

Never write down a safe or vault combination or a computer password.

Make sure your office has an emergency evacuation plan.

Have safe rooms available where people can go during an in-office emergency.

Ask employees to wear identification tags at all times.