Ensuring that premises are well protected and present a high risk to the prospective offender can reduce the opportunity for burglary. Here are some actions retailers or business owners can take to help prevent crime:

• Responsible and designated personnel, preferably two, should be appointed to carry out opening and closing functions.
• They should try to avoid any regular long-term pattern being followed, as this would allow procedures to be pre-supposed by
• The names and contact information for all key holders should be available to the Gardaí.
• The cutting of extra keys or the use of master keys should not be permitted.
• In cases of multi-occupancy premises, an overall security procedure should be agreed among the parties concerned.

For more information visit Garda Síochána Protecting your business page