Are your business premises and your staff prepared for the greater risks? Check well in advance whether you will be needing additional protective devices.

Take advantage of the services provided free of charge by the (Criminal) Police Information Centre.

You can ask for the addresses at your local police station, as well as on the Internet: www.polizei-beratung.de.

Some police tips:

• Protect shop windows, windows and doors against burglary and vandalism.
• Valuable merchandise should be specially protected.
• Install an alarm system as a protection against hold-ups and burglary.
• Provide access checks at staff entrances.
• Install video cameras with recording functions.
• Use appropriate devices to detect counterfeit money.
• Explain to your employees how to identify criminal behaviour and how to conduct themselves in accordance with Some police tips.
• Explain to your employees how to identify criminal behaviour and how to conduct themselves as advised by the police.
• Cooperate with other retailers in setting up chains of alarm to report suspicious occurrences.
• Increase your staff on days when special events take place.
• If necessary, consult professional security services.