Regardless of the level of security you choose to employ, it is prudent to be prepared for theft in a way that will reduce your headaches and help you get on with “business as usual” with minimal loss of time and money.
The following Preparatory Suggestions will not prevent theft, but they will certainly Ease Your Pain and Potentially Save You a lot of Money After the Fact of Theft.
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Keep a record of all security incidents
• Keep a file of photos and serial numbers for equipment, tools and materials for insurance purposes
• Engrave tools so if they are taken, they are easily identified
• Create a check-out system for all tools and equipment
• Register your most valuable equipment with the NER (National Equipment Register)
• Install aftermarket vehicle tracking system (such as LoJack) on all of your wheeled equipment
• Employ Video License Plate Capture
• Use video security with at least one week of saved footage of Entire Event (not just short clips before and after the event)
Clickhere for a free check list of action items that will actively Prevent Theft.