Safe and Security

Safety and security are two important things to carry in mind all the time. I realized that it is really not easy to operate any businesses especially if it is a restaurant, a store or even a hotel. As an owner of any kinds of businesses, one should know to make their properties safe and secured. I have watched a lot of movie about crime risk in a restaurant or store. Some of them was able to handle the situation well, but some didn’t. Sometimes, we see suspicious people, but we have to make sure about our suspicions before making actions. Some people might look defferent, but it doesn’t mean they will do something bad. This idea also applies for myself. I do not want people to have suspicion over me. Sometimes I see people monitoring me inside the store. Though it makes me feel uncomfortable, I just think that they are just doing their job. It’s fine with me as long as they don’t cause me any trouble. And employees should know how to approach customers in a calm and professional way. Therefore, the store has to be very sure before judging customers. Most stores have developed a standard menu of security hardware and equipment. These include video surveillance systems, alarm systems, time-delay safes, fortified drive-thru windows, and robbery prevention training for the entire staff. These are very important to all establishments especially the training of the entire staff. All equipments are to be handled by employees, so they play a very important part. Hiring, training, and supervision of workers can affect the crime risk. Background screening is very important, especially at the management level, to avoid hiring serious felons or dishonest employees. I have heard many news about locations with horrendous criminal incidents that could be traced back to dishonest employees. So these employess or staff should be trained well. Establishments should develop a security plan tailored to meet the specific needs of a property and the conditions under which it operates. It also includes, handling medical issues like injuries or initial emergency care. And at the end of the day, there should be a clean and accurate filing report of all the situations happened and monitored. This report will help the management study and give solution to important matters concerning safe and security. I believe that different situations need different solutions. Therefore, the management should do assessment from time to time to determine if the solutions offered will be adequate, under the circumstances.