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Safety Reminders for Gaithersburg Businesses

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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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Photograph by Roy Kelley,  Canon PowerShot G11 Camera

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Businesses can never get too many reminders. Enjoy your day!

Dec 16, 2018 04:19 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Great reminders, Roy, and nice of the police department to provide them. Businesses, like individuals, are more vulnerable at this time of year.

Dec 16, 2018 04:48 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Roy.  Wise advice for businesses all over the country.

Dec 16, 2018 04:59 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

An ounce of prevention is worth a whole pile of money.  Keep them safe.

Dec 16, 2018 06:52 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Good tips to share. Tis the season when a handful of people try to take advantage of others. Sad, but true. 

Dec 16, 2018 08:14 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Important safety reminders Roy. Watch out and keep safe throughout our great country!

Dec 16, 2018 08:50 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, great tips to share from your City.  We are having an abundance of "smash & grabs" with many store fronts right now.

Dec 16, 2018 08:58 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Roy - I am sure that the businesses will appreciate your helpful information.

Dec 16, 2018 11:09 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

These are wonderful tips you shared with us for saftey.  Wishing you a delightful week ahead. A

Dec 16, 2018 12:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Dec 16, 2018 01:17 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy- it's so important for businesses to make sure that the camera they have are operational too!  

Dec 16, 2018 05:21 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Dec 24, 2018 05:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Make it a habit to post a reblog every day. It is an easy way to pay it forward.

Feb 17, 2019 04:14 PM