A recent Forbes survey found that 90 percent of small retailers were victims of retail theft with most saying shoplifters are becoming more aggressive. The majority say their monthly theft losses were between $500 and $2,500. Retail theft impacts small businesses’ profits and ability to stay open. Investing in store security guards to watch over stores during and after business hours can deter shoplifting and after-hour break-ins.

Store Security Guard Duties. Unlike organized retail crime, shoplifting is a crime of opportunity. If there is no opportunity, no crime is likely to occur. Onsite store security guards can make a difference. If someone knows they are being watched, they are less likely to steal. If they still try to steal, there is a good chance they will be caught and face the consequences. When word gets out, fewer thieves will want to take that risk.

Nighttime break-ins will also decrease when overnight guards are stationed around the store or shopping center. With so many unsecured stores making much easier targets, why take the change in breaking into a secured store?

Access Patrol Services is a bonded and experienced security guard company that provides licensed retail store and mall security services in California and Arizona.

For more information, call Access Patrol Services at 866-770-0004 or click https://accesspatrolservice.com.