According to the FBI, there are over 1 million burglaries each year, or approximately 3,300 per day. Most burglaries are committed by amateurs who see an at-risk home or business strike. They are usually buildings with poor security measures in place.
As a business owner, getting the call that someone broke into your business or discovering the mess when you arrive to work the next day is very distressing. It’s essential to make a plan so you know what to do in the event of a break-in so you can stay calm and think clearly. Remember, these are your top priorities when you discover a break-in has occurred.
- Call the police. If you notice signs of a break-in, call the police immediately and get to a safe location. Don’t investigate further in case the preparator is still in the building. Instead, wait for the police to respond and assess the situation.
- Take stock. After the police complete the investigation of your premises, take stock. Take photos, inspect the damage and notify your insurance company so you can start to file a claim.
- Review your security measures and protocols. After a break-in, you must review how secure your building is and what security measures you have in place. It’s a good idea to install a security system or hire a security company.
What can we do to help after a break-in?
As a cleaning and facility management company, we can provide crucial assistance after you have experienced a burglary. Firstly, we can offer clean-up services if your business is trashed. So give us a call, and we can arrange for cleaning so that you can get back up and running.
Secondly, if you are a part of our facility management services program, you can call your service coordinator to arrange for any repairs or services that you may mean. For example, if you need to get the locks changed or replace broken windows, we can arrange for local, pre-screened vendors to complete the work as soon as possible.
A break-in at your business is a hard pill to swallow. It feels violating and intrusive, but it can also affect your livelihood and the safety of your customers and employees. Repairing the damage caused by burglars or adopting additional security measures can also be expensive. We understand these feelings and do our best to help support our clients going through difficult situations like this. If your business is a victim of a burglary, we are here to help with clean-up and repairs!
