Tips of Security to Consider when Shopping for Storage

Perimeter Security for Storage Facilities

Security within a facility is a subtle but an important measure to protect customers and their possessions. Not all storage facilities are created equal when it comes to the design of the security program. Here are some things to consider when shopping for storage:

Security Fencing
Entire perimeter should be protected by high security fencing. Solid fencing allows thieves to avoid detection from the police and creates hiding spaces at night. Fencing that provides clear site lines into the facility is preferable.

Video Cameras
Video cameras provide one of the best deterrents to criminal activity and also provides a visual record of who is coming and going. Check out if the facility uses cameras and the way they are positioned. Are the cameras fixed or can they pan the entire facility? Cameras should cover the gate area to detect unauthorized vehicles.

Entrance Gate
Private key code pads allow you to enter and exit and also track who is coming and going through computer generated reports. Entrance should have at least one dedicated lane for entry and one for exiting to avoid congestion and potential accidents.

Crime Prevention Program
Ask if the facility has a crime prevention program and if they are a member of any of the local crime prevention groups endorsed by the police.

Storage Unit Door Locks
The last level of protection is the type of lock that is used to secure your storage locker. Most thieves will not spend more than a couple of minutes trying to break in. So the type of lock used is very important. Pad locks are rated based on the length of time that they can withstand an assault. A Class 1 lock will withstand 1 minute, while a Class 5 will last 5 minutes. No lock can withstand the shackle being cut by bolt cutters. The ideal lock for storage units is a disc lock, designed to hinder the ability for the shackle to be cut.

Individual Storage Unit Alarms
Older facilities and even some new ones do not offer individual door alarms. These should be high on the priority list for choosing your storage facility. Individual door alarms should be monitored so that in the event of a break-in security is called. If not, that gives thieves a lot more time until someone reports the break-in, which may not be until the next day.

Lighting
The first thing thieves look for are out of the way facilities, areas of low traffic and dim lighting. Drop by the storage facility at night and see for yourself.

Guard Dogs
A dog may be nothing more than a simple low cost measure to create the illusion of security and may be the only means of protecting the premise. Guard dogs may deter thieves; however, thieves have ways of removing the threat that any dog may pose. Consider your personal safety in the instance where the dog happens to be out in error one night or early morning when you or your family are on site.

Source: Storage Ville

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