Friday, February 11, 2005
Business Crime Alert for February 11, 2005
In addition to the Residential Alert, the following was added to the Business Alert this week:
Crime Prevention Tips
- If possible two or more employees should open stores.
- The use of a remote panic alarm is a good idea for retail establishments.
- Make sure your alarm is coded correctly to show the difference between a burglary alarm and a hold-up alarm. This makes a difference in the dispatch priority that an alarm will have.
- Security guards should be considered in certain applications.
Frauds
There were eight (8) Retail Frauds from various retail establishments in the city in addition to these other frauds.
Crime Prevention Tip
If an employee who has access to a bank or credit account is fired or quits, the account should be closed and new one opened.
Break and Entering
A burglary was attempted at the Smoker’s Outlet, 5086 Rochester. An unknown suspect attempted to smash the glass door of the business. The glass did not smash due to the application of laminated glass.
This business has been broken into in the past and our crime prevention officers did a security survey on the business and recommended the application of security film or the application of Plexiglas. It appears to have worked in this case.
“Don’t be a party to under aged drinking”
· If you see under aged drinking, call the police.
· If you host an alcohol-free party and under aged people show up with alcohol or intoxicated, call the police.
· If you are a retailer and kids try to buy alcohol from you, call the police.
· If you report it to us, we will not charge you, and you just might save a life.
It is only when you allow it to happen that you become a party to the party.
Crime Prevention Tips
- If possible two or more employees should open stores.
- The use of a remote panic alarm is a good idea for retail establishments.
- Make sure your alarm is coded correctly to show the difference between a burglary alarm and a hold-up alarm. This makes a difference in the dispatch priority that an alarm will have.
- Security guards should be considered in certain applications.
Frauds
There were eight (8) Retail Frauds from various retail establishments in the city in addition to these other frauds.
Crime Prevention Tip
If an employee who has access to a bank or credit account is fired or quits, the account should be closed and new one opened.
Break and Entering
A burglary was attempted at the Smoker’s Outlet, 5086 Rochester. An unknown suspect attempted to smash the glass door of the business. The glass did not smash due to the application of laminated glass.
This business has been broken into in the past and our crime prevention officers did a security survey on the business and recommended the application of security film or the application of Plexiglas. It appears to have worked in this case.
“Don’t be a party to under aged drinking”
· If you see under aged drinking, call the police.
· If you host an alcohol-free party and under aged people show up with alcohol or intoxicated, call the police.
· If you are a retailer and kids try to buy alcohol from you, call the police.
· If you report it to us, we will not charge you, and you just might save a life.
It is only when you allow it to happen that you become a party to the party.
