He often has cash and sells coveted items or devices such as cigarettes, designer goods, alcohol or other merchandise that can be resold. He may therefore be the victim of attacks against his property or his person, both in his business and on the journey from home to work, or often from work to the bank.
Systems exist today to prevent aggression and facilitate the identification and arrest of perpetrators of criminal acts. Certain arrangements and certain precautions make it possible to reduce these risks of theft and aggression.
To protect yourself against theft/attack, you can subscribe to the SMS Alerts system for Businesses in Morbihan
Your shop
Be particularly vigilant when opening and closing the store (most often, violent thefts are committed at this time).
When opening, the first person to arrive can, using a simple code, let other employees know that they have found a normal situation.
Lock the exits that are not essential to the exercise of your activity (reserve, secondary exit, delivery) except, of course, the emergency exit which should be equipped with an audible signal (the latter will warn you of any untimely opening )
Consider installing storefronts , windows and doors made of burglar-resistant materials (compliant with existing standards), equipped with high-security locks and, if possible, video protection and/or an approved alarm system with, where applicable , remote monitoring
Be sure to provide good interior and exterior lighting
Arrange your sales area so as to 1/ not obscure visibility from the street, including at night, preferably using a metal curtain with perforated slats: the holiday season must be able to spot any abnormal event inside of your store – 2/ allow you to permanently monitor all the merchandise on display.
To show valuable pieces to your customers, take them out of the windows one by one . Display these items in a part of the store away from the exit and without direct access.
In the event of an assault or burglary, file a complaint with your police station and keep the premises in place until the police arrive.
Keep as little cash as possible in your cash register by making frequent deposits at the bank.
Lock your cash drawer and keep the key with you
Never carry out your cash accounts during opening hours , even if you think you are safe from prying eyes
Store the safe (regulatory standard NF EN 1143), properly fixed (floor and/or wall), in a room not visible to the public and placed under alarm
Vary the days, times and routes of depositing at the bank, carrying the receipt as close to the body as possible (inner pockets, fanny pack) and holding a lure in your hand (bag, envelope, briefcase, etc.). ). Walk on the sidewalk on the car parking side or along the wall (to prevent car snatching). If possible, travel in pairs.
– by bank card : ▪ do not hesitate to ask for proof of identity, particularly for foreign bank cards, often without a confidential code – if you make a sale via the internet, check all the buyer’s contact details before delivery.
– by check: ▪ fake checks circulate especially on weekends because bank verifications are more difficult due to the closure of the banks (do not hesitate to carry out a thorough and conspicuous verification of the check and the identity document, this which will worry the possible scammer)
Prevent and react well during and after the attack
Be attentive to your environment 1/ Detect unusual comings and goings, people trying to divert your attention: if in doubt, DIAL 17 and explain the situation. 2/Be vigilant when opening and closing your establishment, if in doubt, do not hesitate to postpone them and CALL 17
Do not physically oppose the attacker and remain calm
Try to memorize the description of the attacker (clothing, distinctive signs, build), the objects he touched, the direction and means of escape (vehicle, make, model, registration number, color, etc.)
As soon as the danger has passed, DIAL 17 and clearly indicate the purpose of your call and the information you have; do not hang up, wait for the operator to ask you
While waiting for the arrival of investigators, preserve the traces and clues, close your business or block access to necessary areas, do not touch objects that the criminals may have abandoned (balaclava, weapon magazines, cartridge cases). , clothing, etc.), do not add traces to the scene of the offense
Ask witnesses to stay where possible, or take down their contact details
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