The Holidays are a fun and joyful time! Unfortunately, crime goes up in the holiday season. With all the hustle and bustle of shopping there are many opportunities for criminals to strike. Don’t make it easy for these offenders. To avoid being a victim, take proper precautions to help prevent theft!
Tips for Personal Security over Christmas
When doing your Christmas shopping, avoid keeping shopping bags or packages visible in your car. When you leave the mall, leave with a group or if you are alone, ask a security officer to escort you to your car. Park by a well lit area and always be aware of your surroundings. Have your keys already in hand and get straight in your car and lock the doors when you arrive to your car. Depart the parking lot immediately. You are a target if you remain in the parking lot. At Home: Do not leave wrapped packages by windows to tempt a potential burglar. When traveling, make it appear you are at home. Have lights set on automatic timers, if you have an alarm system, make sure it is set. Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your place.
Business Security during the Holidays
At the Office: Make sure only legitimate people and employees enter into your office and workplace. Be aware of any suspicious activity. Keep all purses and valuables out of sight and locked away. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, notify your security team. It is fairly common for high-traffic businesses, malls, etc to step up their security precautions by taking on extra security guards during the busy holiday period, just to ensure the safety of their employees and patrons. The extra show of security is usually enough to deter any potential trouble makers.
Sterling is proud to serve the Texas cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin, and we’d love to help you bolster your security with some extra security guards for the holidays, or year round! Our security officers set the standard for professionalism in the industry, and we’d love to learn more about your business, and how we can help!
Be Safe and Happy Holidays!
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About Melissa Montiel
Melissa joined Sterling Protective Services in 2007 as Marketing Director. She is responsible for all marketing efforts for the company, including business development and sales for all branch locations. This includes Sterling's website, search engine optimization, and social media efforts. She also manages Sterling's government relations program and Sterling's charitable giving program. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Baylor University.
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