Safety and Security
Safety and security is a priority for the SSA #32. Customers can shop with confidence in our business district. A security patrol of 2 professional security officers employed by AGB Investigative Services are deployed at least 4 days a week to walk and drive the Business District.
SSA#32 encourages business owners to adopt some or all of the following safety and security measures to make sure the shopping experience for all of the business customers is as pleasant as possible:
FIVE SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES:
#1 - LIGHTING.
Business owners should make sure that their store and the
areas connected to them are well lit. This includes
entrances and exits, parking lots, windows, and sidewalk
areas. The ability to see who and what is around you is
one of the most basic and effective safety measures.
#2 - SECURITY DOORS, SHUTTERS, CAMERAS.
Having the proper security doors and shutters will help
increase the sense of safety and security and will give
business owners confidence knowing that their office has
effective security measures in place. Security Cameras
are also an effective safety measure. Having a camera trained on your entrance,
exits, and/or parking lots will provide the police with critical information regarding thefts.
#3 - PARTICIPATE IN CAPS.
Establishing and nuturing partnerships with the local
CAPS chapter will help local law enforcement understand
who the business owners are and what security issues
or concerns may be in order to come up with the most
effective ways to combat them.
#4 - SUPPORT THE SSA#32 SECURITY PATROL.
Many SSAs find it helpful to adopt a Security Patrol that will
help reinforce the sense of security in the business district.
Security Patrols have regularly scheduled runs in the
business district, respond to business owner calls and
concerns, and handle security issues with a set protocol.
Security Patrol vehicles would have SSA specific decals
to identify them in the community.
#5 - ADVERTISE SAFETY AND RULES ON CONDUCT.
Never underestimate the power of "saying what you mean
and meaning meaning what you say." Have safety and
conduct rules posted clearly so that every customer knows
what's accepted behavior in YOUR place of business. If you don't want
people to loiter outside your door, or enter your business without shirts
or shoes, - post it!
Above all, remember to contact your SSA Manager and let them know what's going on in your business district. Come to the open SSA Meetings and make your voice heard.