Safety Reminders for Gaithersburg Businesses
In an effort to keep businesses, employees and customers safe, the police department would like to offer the following tips:
- Ensure adequate exterior lighting
- Installation of video surveillance cameras that cover both the entrance and exit doors
- Always secure doors immediately after closing and keep them closed
- Keep alert at all times, checking for loiterers or people watching your business
- Greet each customer and make eye contact with them
- Never restrict the view from either inside or outside your business with signs or window displays
- Keep a minimal amount of cash on hand and never count money in public view
- Mark doorways with proper height markings, minimum cash and safe policies
- Always report suspicious activity to the police by either calling the emergency number, 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number at 301-279-8000
- You can also contact the Gaithersburg Police Departments, Community Services Officer at 301-258-6168 for a free commercial security survey
This notice was provided by the City of Gaithersburg and is posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.
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