Thursday, December 3, 2009
Shop lifting
And here some friendly advice to protect your shop
GREET each customer as they enter the store with a big, welcoming smile, a nod, and a Good Morning (or Afternoon or Evening, Sir or Ma'am.. Not only do the individuals know that you are aware of their presence, but by becoming a friendly one, you make it less agreeable for them to
steal from you.
OFFER TO HELP them if they seem to be having trouble in locating what they want. They know you are aware of them as individuals. Regular customers will appreciate the attention, too..
MAKE IT CLEAR thtat you are happy to answer any question they have. Burnishing your image as a friendly, helpful, intelligent individual, the shoplifter is going to leave. The shopper is going to feel important.
KEEP AN EYE on everyone in the store - not obviously, but constantly. People who watch you back are probably a problem.
PLACE MIRRORS to eliminate any hidden corners or unseeable nooks. Make it hard to hide. And be careful not to pay attention only to noisy groups of kids, particularly when one of them has separated from the crowd.
KEEP THE HEIGHT OF THE MERCHANDISE where it does not obscure your vision of events. And remember, girls are as likely as boys to steal from you.
ALWAYS GIVE AN ARMED ROBBER anything he wants. Nothing is worth your life. Do NOT use the gun behind the counter unless you own the store.
Keep your store bright and clean and welcoming. It is difficult to rob a store that is full of people, and most folks will not steal from a friendly, warm operator.
Tips for car vandal free
- Step 1
Park your car in a place that is well lit. If you have a driveway or a garage, put a security light up. These are reasonably inexpensive. If you have on-street parking, try to make sure your car is near a streetlight or other source of light that stays on all night long. Back your car into the driveway, if you have one. That makes anyone trying to hotwire your car visible to anyone who drives past.
- Step 2
Park the car in a garage, if you have one. Make sure the garage is locked at night. If your garage is detached from the house, make sure there is a light on between the house and the garage.
- Step 3
Invest in a car cover. Although they can be a bit pricy, they don't cost as much as a top of the line alarm system. Also, a full sized car cover is a deterrent to vandals. After all, if they have to lift a cover to damage your car, that's usually more work than a vandal wants to put into things.
- Step 4
Add a security system decal. This can often fool a vandal into thinking you have an alarm system, but make sure it's from a real security system, not one that is noticeably fake.
- Step 5
Get to know your neighbors. If you haven't met any of the people who live by you, now's the time to do so. Frequently, people see suspicious activity taking place but fail to report it. Reduce the risk of that apathy by being friendly with those who live in your community. Someone who knows you is far more likely to pick up the phone and call you when they spot someone spray painting your car.
- Step 6
Install a steering wheel locking device. This won't keep people from vandalizing your car, but it will prevent theft and often the two go hand in hand.
Car Vandalism
See the picture below ? All this are victim of car vandalism which happen at Victoria Street.

A car that have been scratch.

A car that have been spray by black paint.

A car that have been spray by white paint.
Crime Awarness Poster

A crime sign board that appear in the MRT station
Another one that appear in the pillar of a MRT station
The one that appear at bus station that you see when you take bus.Have you ever think that the poster not effective ? Then join the discussion in the forum to improve them.