| One unfortunate thing about many small and | | | | offer features that can help solidify the deterrent |
| medium sized business owners is that they do not | | | | measures that you put into place. For example, |
| look into certain security measures until after | | | | the use of a dual-custody key system helps |
| they have experienced a theft in their operations. | | | | insure that only two authorized people can open |
| And, many times the concentration is placed on | | | | the safe with their keys which must be done at |
| electronic surveillance equipment that is installed in | | | | the same time. Some electronic keypad locking |
| around the business premises. These types of | | | | mechanisms offer auditing of when the safe was |
| products are good and have their place, but they | | | | opened which helps track usage. |
| cannot prevent a theft from happening. They only | | | | Promotes Sound Theft Deterrent Policies |
| provide evidence after one has occurred. | | | | A Drop Safe is only a part of a comprehensive |
| However, many thefts are thwarted by a safe | | | | theft deterrent package that your business should |
| that is difficult to penetrate and frustrates the | | | | employ. The more methods that you have to |
| efforts of would-be thieves. A well-rounded | | | | help prevent theft, the more likely you are to |
| security program uses all methods possible to help | | | | keep thieves at bay. |
| in trying to deter thefts. | | | | Options for Business Setups |
| A Drop Safe is often an overlooked tool in the | | | | Choosing the right Drop Safe for your business is |
| arsenal of available theft deterrent devices. These | | | | a process that includes selecting the correct type |
| safes have a specific purpose in an overall plan to | | | | and size of the safe, and the location as well. |
| prevent thefts. Here are the benefits of using a | | | | Keep in mind that a Drop Safe is not fireproof |
| Drop Safe in your place of business: | | | | because of the opening, but it will help you in your |
| Solid Theft Deterrence | | | | overall theft deterrence measures. You need to |
| While these safes are not as secure as a | | | | move your cash, checks and other valuables |
| burglary-rated safe because of the opening, they | | | | from the safe and place them into a more secure |
| offer good security while maintaining a method | | | | location on a regular basis to maximize your |
| for making periodic deposits that keep your | | | | security. Making sure that the installation of a |
| money safe while awaiting movement to a more | | | | Drop Safe is properly performed can help prevent |
| secured location. Better it is to be secure with | | | | it from being removed from its moorings and |
| receipts of cash and checks throughout the | | | | taken to a remote location and powered open |
| business day, than to leave them vulnerable in a | | | | with explosives or other high powered methods. |
| less secure environment with the possibility of an | | | | Using a Drop Safe as a part of your overall |
| easy theft occurring. | | | | security efforts is smart for your business and |
| Limited Access to Contents | | | | provides peace of mind that you are doing all that |
| While no system is 100% fail proof, Drop Safes | | | | you can to protect your valuables. |