Security Updates for Your Facility: What You Should Include
Digital Surveillance Maintenance
One of the first steps to ensuring a facility is safe is regular inspection of surveillance equipment. While it is also a good policy to have around-the-clock security on duty, that is not always practical for some facilities. Updated digital surveillance is typically a good method of deterrence for many facilities.
Password Protected Entrance
Another security update that has proven successful is installing a password identification gate restricting access to the property. The use of a personal identification number means that only those with the code can access the particular unit or even the property in general, depending on the type of system.
Lighting and Maintenance Upgrades
Theft typically occurs in the dark, and a well-illuminated storage facility can clearly be a deterrent to vandals and other perpetrators. This allows police or other customers excellent assistance in viewing anyone who may be attempting to gain access for nefarious reasons. In addition, regular inspection of locks and doors at entry gates is a commonsense step that all locations can take for a sound security system.
Employee Protocol
Internal theft can be a problem for storage facilities as well, and this can be combated with a specific employee protocol such as time-stamped inspection points. Keeping detailed records of employee activities can help also, as there is no such thing as too much security.
These security updates are important in helping keep costs for insurance for storage facilities at a minimum for those wanting self-storage insurance. Contact StorInsure for more information regarding policy types and coverage.
