We have clients come to us all of the time wanting to solve employee theft. While our electronic systems can solve many of their problems, there are other things that need to be considered when eliminating and preventing employee theft and fraud. Here are 9 of the best ways.
1. Hotlines: have a number, email, or drop box where employees can inform you of their suspicions.
2. Install a Surveillance System: cameras can help you track where and when theft is happening. They also provide hard proof if legal action is necessary.
3. Random Checks: Perform random audits and inventory checks to keep your employees honest. Performing these regularly will also keep employees singled out when they are checked.
4. Keep Your Door Open: Allow employees to feel comfortable discussing their concerns with management. When they do discuss things with you be honest and supportive.
5. Employee Involvement: Employees are the most aware of theft vulnerabilities in your business. Talk to them about your concerns.
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I was reading the local New Castle paper online recently, and something really grabbed my attention. I always read the police reports, but the past few have been a bit different. There have been more burglaries this month than in any one month since I have worked at ASI. Not only are the burglaries happening more often, the burglars are becoming braver and more dangerous. There was a home invasion this month were two home owners were bound with duct tape and robbed. The burglars took everything from personal documents to Christmas presents. You can read the newspaper article if you want more info on that crime.
Here is a list of the burglaries from the past week in New Castle and Henry County. The list begins with Monday the 13th and goes back to Wednesday the 8th.
Monday, 11:28 a.m. - A New Castle resident reported a burglary in the 1100 block of Audubon Road. (there was a physical altercation during this burglary).
Monday, 11:45 a.m. - A New Castle resident reported a burglary in the 20 ...
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1. Keep all doors, windows, and garage doors closed and securely fastened. Doors should have 3 inch deadbolt locks with at least a 1" throw and reinforced strike plate with 3 " screws. All windows should have window locks.
2. Secure sliding glass doors. Place a metal rod or pieces of wood in the track and install vertical bolts.
3. When service or delivery people come to your door, ask for ID. If you're still not sure, call the police first and report the stranger. Call the company to confirm.
4. Cut up boxes for TVs, computers, stereos, etc. so that a burglar going through the garbage can not see any of your highly valuable items.
5. Do not leave ladders or tools lying around outside. They can assist a possible intruder.
6. Install a wide-angle peep hole in your front door so you can see who is at the door.
7. Organize a neighborhood watch program. Neighbors working together make one of the best crime-fighting teams around.
8. Make a home inventory list, complete with photos or video. ...
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Going out of town for the holidays? Here are a few tips to help keep your home safe while you're gone.
1. Ask police to check your home and patrol your neighborhood more closely while you're away.
2. Stop mail and newspaper deliveries, or have a trusted neighbor collect them while you're away so that they do not accumulate.
3. Secure all doors, windows, pet entrances, and garage doors.
4. Transfer your valuables to a safe deposit box.
5. Place timers on indoor lamps to illuminate your home during the night, and set timers to turn on radios and televisions randomly.
6. Check that no bulbs are burned out on your indoor lamps, outdoor lighting fixtures, or low-voltage lighting system.
7. Arrange to have your landscaping continue, or your drive ways and walk ways shoveled. A snow-covered driveway without tire tracks or an overgrown yard is an immediate indicator to burglars that nobody is home.
8. Keep some shades and blinds up and curtains open to maintain a normal appearance.
9. Hav ...
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I wanted to let everyone know about a new product we are offering. ASI now carries the Optex iVision
wireless video intercom. It comes full of features, and it's ready to install right out of the box. This intercom adds piece of mind and convenience to any home or business. You no longer need to worry about opening the door for any unwanted guest. When a guest arrives at your door they will press a button to ring a door bell. The iVision will take a snap shot once the button is pushed. You will then be able to view and talk to the visitor without ever getting up. Call today for special holiday pricing! This product makes an excellent gift. Please comment with any questions.