The current crisis continues to have significant impact across markets which have caused widespread disruption to businesses around the world. In the weeks since the COVID-19 outbreak was elevated to pandemic status by the World Health Organization, many businesses considered non-essential have been mandated to close their operations indefinitely in order to slow the spread of the virus.
With a surge in crime anticipated to follow in the coming months as the national lockdown rolls out with stricter measures, your business may be more vulnerable than ever before. According to a new study of 1 million laid-off Norwegians over 15 years, the unemployed commit 60% more property crimes (such as theft, shoplifting, burglary, and vandalism) within a year of losing work and have 20% more criminal charges than when employed.
This data is very relevant to the U.S. as the country faces mass layoffs. Crime caused by unemployment is expected to be even more prevalent in the U.S. by comparison as Norway recorded such numbers despite its provision of stronger social safety nets for its citizens. Researchers of the study posits that both the income and psychological effects of job loss will likely be more severe in the U.S.
This should perhaps raise concerns and heighten your readiness if you are a business owner with retail space housing valuable assets. Not only will securing and protecting your inventory be a key concern during this period, you may also be looking to scale back and reduce operational spend by considering more economical alternatives.
Security Guards vs. Remote Guard Services
The high costs associated with hiring security guards for perimeter and fence line security can potentially expose you to a myriad of unforeseen liabilities. The latest innovations in proactive surveillance systems such as Remote Guard Services can mirror the advantages of security guards and deliver an unparalleled level of protection at a fraction of the cost. These systems offer efficiencies human guarding cannot and effectively eliminates potential human errors such as fatigue, inattentiveness, and sleeping while on duty. Further, Remote Guard Services integrates speakers that enable live intervention specialists to deliver booming and intimidating voice down warnings to trespassers and loiterers. For a detailed breakdown of Remote Guard Services, go here.
Eyeforce Remote Guard Services
Whether you want to hire security guards, establish a live remote monitoring system, or both, ultimately depends on your needs. Just understand that there are more cost-effective options available that can optimize your security posture while minimizing risks.
At Eyeforce, we have been deploying innovative, field-tested and proven proactive monitoring systems and intervention surveillance services for over 20 years, coast-to-coast. Reach out to us today and learn how the Eyeforce Remote Guard Service can not only future-proof your security but also save you up to 70% in security costs.
