How to Approach Office Security After a Break In

Dealing with a break-in is a highly stressful situation. There are so many factors to consider all at once. Is your office safe tonight? What information do you need for insurance? Has anyone called the police yet?  When will the police be here? How is this going to impact the day’s work? How much of a loss have you made?

Break-ins can be difficult and distressing, so we bring you this easy guide to help you simplify the most important factors when dealing with a break-in.

The first step is to take is to breathe and relax. Security decisions are best made with a calm heart and mind to avoid shortcuts. So, take a moment, make yourself a warming drink, sit down and assess the situation. Then, call the police and let them know what has happened. If you’ve received an alarm notification outside of office hours, call the police first. You do not want to attempt to enter a building if a burglar is still inside. Leave that to the professionals.

We are not talking about taking stock of what has been taken here, although that is important for the police and the insurance, that will come later.

It is essential to take stock of all your locks for office security: the front door, any other doors, your windows, and your safe. Note down any locks that have signs of someone tampering with them.

Also, check for any points of forced entry. Finally, if there are any broken windows and doors, you need to prioritize their repair as soon as possible to make your office safe once more.

You will need to change any locks that have signs of tampering. You are also advised to change locks that you don’t think have signs of tampering as an intruder may have left with keys or copies of keys. If your system works on access cards, revoke all access cards entry and only reactivate the cards you know are in your hands.

The simplest way to accomplish this task is to call your locksmith. A good locksmith will be able to come out quickly and work with you to ascertain your immediate security needs. Whether you are working with traditional locks, smart locks, or access systems, your locksmith is the fastest and safest way to get your office secure once more.

Your aim in talking to the staff should accomplish three things:

Possibly with a staff member or two to help you, take the time to count the damage. You are going to want to note the following information for the authorities and the insurance companies:

You will also want to note:

Having a locksmith to turn to during a break-in situation can take away stress. In addition, you won’t need to research locksmiths when you already have so much else on your plate. For another, you will not need to worry about the security of your office as you already have someone you can depend on to help you out in that area.

At Quickly Locksmiths in Miami, we have a team of experts available to help you with your commercial and residential security issues 24/7. Call us at (305) 984-9922 or contact us through our contact us page to find out how we can provide the best service for you and your company.