Perhaps your restaurant has experienced petty theft issues recently, such as customers placing glassware or decor in their bags, among other items. Maybe your establishment has become a target for dine-and-dash problems. Whether you are dealing with these or similar issues, upgrading your commercial security system is recommended. Below are tips for preventing further losses that hurt your bottom line. 

How to Upgrade Restaurant Security

1. Install Security Cameras

Installing security cameras or adding more cameras to the premises makes it clear to employees and patrons that you take theft seriously. You might want to add signs that let customers know they are on camera if the equipment is not visible, such as “Smile! You’re on Camera” signage. Being able to review camera footage in the event of a theft helps police track down the person or people responsible faster. 

2. Hire a Security Guard

Appointing a security professional is helpful, especially on high-volume weekends where customers are constantly coming and going. Depending on the size of your restaurant, two security professionals might be necessary to work as bouncers who check IDs in addition to helping maintain safe premises. Let employees know when these individuals work and encourage them to watch for suspicious activity, such as diners going outside one at a time for dine-and-dash purposes. 

3. Perform Background Checks on Employees

Knowing who you are hiring reduces theft and provides peace of mind. Background checks on potential employees provide the insights you require, especially if you need to give some employees keys for locking the restaurant at night. It also helps to let new hires know that security cameras are installed throughout the restaurant and that you take immediate action if thefts occur. 

4. Add an Alarm System and More Lights 

In addition to security cameras, consider installing an alarm system if one is not in place. The alarm goes off whenever someone attempts forced entry of any kind and can send messages to the local police station, depending on the system you select. Adding more lights to the premises also contributes to your commercial security system, since trespassers and burglars generally work in darkness. Lights can stay on all night to keep the premises and the entryways illuminated. 

For professional assistance creating a comprehensive commercial security system, contact Robblee’s Total Security in Tacoma, WA. This company boasts the largest state-of-the-art inventory of its kind in the Pacific Northwest within a showroom that includes security cameras, alarms, safes, and access control systems, among other products. Call (253) 627-5448 today to get started, or learn more about commercial security system products online.