As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many business and retail stores have closed their doors for day-to-day operations. Consider the following tips below in keeping your business safe during COVID-19. For more information please reach out to the New Westminster Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 604-525-5411.

• Remove signage from front windows so police can see the inside unobstructed during patrols.
• Keep some lighting on inside for surveillance opportunities during the evening.
• Use a monitored alarm so that when activated, police are contacted.
• Empty out the cash drawer and leave the empty cash drawer in plain view.
• On all external doors use anti-pry hardware and deadbolts with a minimum 1-inch bolt.
• Consider installing a security camera. Cameras can send an alert to your mobile phone whenever motion is detected. The NWPD Crime Prevention Unit can advise on the best location for your camera.
• Make sure that exterior doors are solid core and protect any glass with polycarbonate sheets, bars or roll-down covers. Consider boarding up the premise.
• Make frequent checks of the business premise and make these checks on an irregular schedule.