Today’s businesses are faced with an onslaught of emerging risks for losses. Here are some of the most prevalent risks right now, and how you can help protect your enterprise with additional business security. Kentucky business owners can be on the lookout for these types of losses.Â
The grocery industry is currently being hit hard by incidents of theft — and sadly, the damage being done goes well beyond inventory losses. As illustrated by a Lexington Kroger robbery in February, employees (and sometimes innocent patrons) are also getting hurt in grocery theft events. With the cost of food continuing to spike nationwide, grocery store theft is bound to continue throughout Kentucky. Video surveillance solutions from Modern Systems can be used to fight back. We strongly encourage grocery store management and loss prevention specialists to consider filling in their security gaps with these video surveillance solutions.
We may still be experiencing winter weather, but the spring forest fire season in Kentucky is just around the corner. The forest fire season in our state is from February 15 to April 30;
With the recent serial business burglaries in Pikeville and other areas, commercial security in Kentucky is top of mind for many property owners. Modern Systems can help, with security technology that can be the solution to some of the most common problems that lead to business burglary.Â
The new year is a great time to evaluate what to add to your business security strategy. If your Kentucky business does not yet have these technologies, this is the year to consider them.Â
The holidays are in full swing, and many of our local businesses have put time and effort into creating a festive holiday atmosphere. This is a great way to bring customers in the door and provide a wonderful ambiance for them. But without proper precautions, holiday decorations can also raise the risk of a fire breaking out on the property. With that in mind, here are the measures to take for protecting Kentucky businesses from a holiday fire.Â
The holiday season is upon us — and sadly, that also means holiday retail theft. When the National Retail Federation released its 2022 retail security survey, it showed that almost 53% of retailers reported a 26.5% increase in external theft since last year, including organized retail crimes with criminals acting in groups. Why is this happening? Some would say it’s an offshoot of the pandemic, while others believe it’s the result of relaxed criminal penalties.Â
Holiday shopping is back this year, and in a big way. A Consumer Pulse survey conducted in the fall says 55% of Americans are once again excited about shopping for gifts in person.
As we approach the cold and flu season and Kentucky Covid cases continue to evolve in new ways, it’s important to make sure your security technology is aligned with the times. One way to do that is with thermal camera systems, which are security cameras that can accurately read the body temperatures of everyone onsite. Here are some things to know about the thermal camera systems we install throughout Kentucky.Â
As National Fire Prevention Month comes to a close, here are some important fire protection tips for Kentucky commercial property owners and those charged with maintaining business properties.Â
