Retail security matters more than you think
How retail stores in Edmonton can reduce theft, protect staff and keep customers comfortable with the right mix of guards, cameras and patrols.
The real cost of retail theft
Theft affects more than inventory. It costs staff time, raises insurance costs and can make employees feel unsafe at work. Customers notice too: a store that feels unsafe loses business.
During opening hours
A uniformed security guard near the entrance is one of the most effective deterrents for shoplifting, and gives staff someone to call on when a situation escalates. Cameras covering entrances, tills and high-value aisles support the guard and provide evidence.
After hours
Break-ins usually happen when the store is closed. Monitored alarms, cameras and mobile patrols with alarm response mean someone checks the store when an alarm goes off, instead of the owner driving over at 3 a.m.
- Monitored alarm with a security company listed as keyholder
- Cameras covering doors, windows and the back of the building
- Patrol checks at varied times overnight
- Good lighting at entrances and loading areas
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