As the effects of the pandemic spread from continent to continent, offices everywhere had to close down, either as a state-mandated order or as a proactive measure. While it didn’t take long for professionals to adapt to a remote working model, vacant offices, unfortunately, fell vulnerable to security threats.

Despite vaccine drives in progress, many companies still wish for their staff to work from home to protect their wellbeing. In such a situation, what are the vacant offices suffering?

Let’s look at some potential threats below:

Shoplifting

According to experts, rates of shoplifting have significantly increased since the pandemic forced offices and stores to shut. Shoplifting has more than doubled for multiple reasons. Primarily, the forced lockdown meant that many people lost their jobs and resorted to stealing items for survival.

Secondly, the lack of security and empty stores has also invited all the skilled shoplifters to capitalize on the opportunity and looting stores freely. 

Vandalism

Social distancing gave a significant opportunity to the destroyers for vandalizing communities and vacant offices. 

When companies continue to remain closed, they are falling victim to dangerous and costly vandalism. Destructive activities are on the rise with dismantled and destroyed office equipment, spray-painted bleachers around the closed buildings, missing signage, and lots more. 

Theft

Offices store not only essential documents and papers but also costly equipment and technological gadgets and appliances. Another adverse impact of the pandemic was a rise in office thefts. Companies are suffering significantly from this problem, from sensitive documents disappearing to the theft of expensive office tools. 

Solutions offers by Secure Lock & Alarm

The pandemic has not abated yet, and it looks as if the rest of 2021 will cause a lot of companies to remain closed. Hence, as a protective measure against growing physical security threats, here are a few solutions companies can use for their vacant offices:

• Burglar Alarm Systems– the sensors connected with a control unit with send signals in case of intrusion, etc. They usually make a loud noise, or the advanced alarms notify through telephone and internet lines.
• Video Surveillance Systems– cameras help keep the empty offices safe. The surveillance cameras help police prevent crimes or provide evidence to track criminal leads in time. These are the best tools for protecting your office against property theft, vandalism, shoplifting, etc.
• Electronic Access Control– this solution reduces your risk of potential losses from thefts and shoplifting. It protects your intellectual and office property, both when the staff is present or not present. 

Secure Lock & Alarm: Boston’s Leading Security Expert

The pandemic has raised security concerns for your empty offices, but we have the best solutions for you. While you continue to work safely and comfortably from home, our burglar alarms, video surveillance, and electronic access control will assure no one dares to harm your office in any way. Contact Secure Lock & Alarm today to set up a consoltation.