Has your business temporarily closed? Officers are doing extra patrols, but we need you to ensure your business is secure. Please review these important burglary prevention tips:

• Make sure doors and door frames are of adequate construction, commercial grade locks are installed, functioning properly and have edge guards to prevent prying.
• Exposed hinges require non-removable pins.
• Sidewalk openings and their frames should be secured and properly locked.
• Protect accessible windows with locks, security films, grilles or bars if possible.
• Climbing aids, such as ladders, should be locked up or removed.
• Test your alarm with your provider and update emergency contact lists.
• Make sure all cameras are functioning, are well-positioned and views are unobstructed.
• Change the combination of any safes, especially if employees have moved on.
• Roof openings (skylights, ventilators) should be secured and alarmed.
• Cash registers, money bags, phones and any small electronics should be removed from public view.
• Now is a good time to take inventory of your business' physical assets and store this information offsite. Photos and/or serial numbers if appropriate are also useful.

Please read a letter from Chief Jami Resch to the business community.