Hold Up Preemptive Measures

  1. Keep your front doors and windows clear of signs and posters to allow good, two way visibility. Employees can see suspicious persons outside. Passers by and police can see inside.
  2. Keep the outside of your business well lit at night.
  3. Practice good cash control. Keep a minimum amount in your cash drawer.
  4. Don’t leave any cash lying about. Invest in a good security safe.
  5. Make deposits as often as possible.
  6. Invest in a video camera surveillance system and make it well known. It acts as a deterrence.
  7. Avoid working alone at night.
  8. Be alert for “customers” who seem to be loitering or glancing around the store while appearing to shop or browse.
  9. Keep any side and back doors locked. Have employees use the main entrance, if possible.
  10. Place markers at the main entrance that employees can use to help gauge the height of a robber as he leaves.