Retail business owners have to balance the need to protect their property with the need to serve their customers. Storeroom displays need to be protected against shoplifters, but fire regulations require unlocked emergency doors throughout the store. This can create a challenge for the business owner during high traffic periods. A Commercial Locksmith Service can help them successfully balance these conflicting goals. Thieves will often grab merchandise and run out the nearest door with a panic bar on it. The locksmith can install panic bars that have a small delay on them. When the thief tries to open the door, the alarm sounds and the door doesn’t open for a few seconds. The delay causes the thief to panic and drop the merchandise.
Gift shops and other retail businesses often store inventory in a backroom. Unfortunately, the business owner has to be aware that employees could easily pocket smaller items. Therefore, it’s necessary to limit access to these areas to trusted staff members. In the past, business owners put locks on these doors and handed out keys. However, every time an employee left, the lock needed to be changed. This can be expensive and inconvenient for stores with a high employee turnover rate. A Commercial Locksmith Service can install a keypad lock. Employees are given a numerical code to punch in whenever they need to enter the stockroom. The business owner will be able to change the code themselves.
Keyless locks can also work with employee identification cards. Instead of keying in a code, the employee merely swipes their card. The card has a magnetic strip that has been programmed to permit them to enter specific areas of the business. This allows the business owner to know who entered the stockroom and when they entered it. This additional information can be used to determine who might have stolen items. It is convenient for employees who don’t have to remember numerical codes for several areas. If an identity card is lost or stolen, it can be easily deactivated. The Able Lock Shop is one of the locksmiths in Nassau County that help business owners develop security plans. They are happy to provide a free estimate for their services. You can also like them on Twitter.
