What the heck is going on?
Am I imagining it? There seems to be one jewelry store burglary after another in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Chinatown, Laguna Niguel, Thousand Oaks and more. From writing the time this letter was written, another store in Arcadia was burglarized. Too many to mention. Where and when is the next one?
In Response to Last Week's Letter to the Editor
Hello Concerned Tenant of 607,
Unfortunately, you are NOT imagining the recent flurry of burglaries, not just in California, but throughout the country. The frequency, severity and sophistication of these professional groups is unsettling for all. While I share your legitimate concerns about the lack of armed security for the major Wholesale buildings in Los Angeles, to correct this might take a large amount of effort and time to accomplish. As you build your constituents to take a collective offense in bringing stronger security to the major buildings, all should focus on what they Can control. Take action now to improve the security systems and practicing sound security procedures in your own establishments.
Preparation is the only way to avoid a traumatic event like this, and it's also the best way to get through it safely. Follow this advice to prevent a robbery and stay safe if one occurs:
Robbery Prevention Tips
To say "here's what to do before a jewelry store robbery" implies that you
know
one will occur. That's rarely — if ever — the case. You may be able to stop a potential crime by identifying a criminal casing your business, but a strong set of security procedures and equipment will discourage criminals from targeting you in the first place.
Here's how you can do that:
Concerned Tenant of 607 ...take advantage of the Loss Prevention resources of your current Insurance Carrier in order to protect your business.
-Partner in Crime Prevention
