Summer Security Tips: Keeping Your Business Safe During Warmer Months

Summer's here – a time for vacations, barbecues, and... increased security risks? While balmy breezes and longer daylight hours might be calling to you, summertime can also present unique security challenges for businesses and large organizations alike. Here are some key physical security tips to keep your business safe during the summer:

Use Perimeter Patrol

Extended daylight hours mean more time for potential intruders to lurk around your property unseen. Double check that your exterior lighting is bright and functional, illuminating all sides of your building and parking areas. Consider security patrols, either by on-site guards or through contracted security services, to deter break-ins during these longer summer evenings. Motion lights and randomized patrols by ESSI guards can make all the difference in the security of your business.

Climate Control Concerns

Summer heat can wreak havoc on your security systems. As summer and humidity rise, keep an eye on your security cameras and access control systems to make sure they are functioning properly. Regular maintenance checks are crucial to avoid malfunctions. Summer is also prime time to review fire alarm protocols – with air conditioners working overtime and power surges likely, you’ll want to make sure you are prepared in the face of an emergency. Do you have clear escape routes and proper fire extinguisher placement for employee safety? Does your business have emergency protocols? Executive Security can help create or update your existing action plan, and work with local law enforcement and emergency services should you have an emergency.

Vacation Vulnerability

With employees taking vacations, staffing levels might be lower and more sporadic. Review access control protocols to ensure only authorized personnel have access to sensitive areas, especially during these periods. Consider implementing a buddy system for employees working late shifts, creating a sense of security and awareness. If you need extra buddies, Executive Security can be your physical security partner! ESSI can fill roles like concierge and high-rise building security to give you an extra presence and your employees a friendly face when coverage is thin.

Open Air Access

During the summer, businesses are more likely to prop open doors or windows for ventilation and fresh summer evening air. While this feels great and creates a welcoming atmosphere, it also presents security vulnerabilities. Invest in automatic door closers or security bars or gates for these entry points to maintain airflow without compromising safety. It’s important to have the last person leaving the building do a double-check that all windows and doors are closed for the night as well.

Your Security Shouldn't Take a Summer Vacation!

By implementing these proactive measures, you and your employees can enjoy the summer months without compromising physical security. Remember, a little planning goes a long way in safeguarding your property, employees, and valuable assets, allowing you to focus on core business operations and summer success. Call Executive Security Services for a comprehensive quote on a security plan that works for you! Contact us today and get back to what matters - enjoying your summer and running your business. Call us for a quote at 503.344.6488.