Store security

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		Store security
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
The checklist contains questions about how the protection against robbery has been designed in businesses with cash handling, such as shops.

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Does the store comply with the robbery prevention program in the retail sector, or is there similar security measures in place?
2. Have the staff received safety training, e.g. through Safe in Store?
3. Is it advisable to store a large amount of cash in the cash drawer?
4. Are the cash drawers equipped with a code or key lock?
5. Does the store have banknote boxes or other storage equipment such as closed cash handling, pipe mail, time lock box, etc.?
6. Is the cash register counted in a secluded space without transparency?
7. Is the safety deposit box located directly adjacent to the counting point?
8. Regarding alarms.
a) Are there assault alarms, for example, at the cash register and where the cash register is counted?
b) Are there procedures for testing the alarm system?
c) Is there a portable alarm or mobile phone available if needed?
9. Does the staff entrance and goods intake have doors?
a) Night and day lock function?
b) Entry phone doorbell? -> Entry phone doorbell?
c) Peep-eye camera?
d) Are you referring to door closers?
10. Is there good lighting at the customer entrance, staff entrance, and goods intake?
11. Is prepared for?
a) How to handle acute crisis situations, e.g. threats, attempted robberies, etc.?
b) To support the staff after robberies, assaults, etc.?
12. Procedures for...
a) What are the regulations regarding the opening and closing of the business?
b) Could you please provide more context or clarify your request?
13. When working alone, what safety measures should be taken into consideration?
a) Is working alone avoided when the risk of violence and threats is considered to be high?
b) Can we collaborate with other businesses in the area?

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Store security

General information about the checklist

Store security (1-13)

Does the store comply with the robbery prevention program in the retail sector, or is there similar security measures in place?

Have the staff received safety training, e.g. through Safe in Store?

Is it advisable to store a large amount of cash in the cash drawer?

Are the cash drawers equipped with a code or key lock?

Does the store have banknote boxes or other storage equipment such as closed cash handling, pipe mail, time lock box, etc.?

Is the cash register counted in a secluded space without transparency?

Is the safety deposit box located directly adjacent to the counting point?

Regarding alarms.

a) Are there assault alarms, for example, at the cash register and where the cash register is counted?

b) Are there procedures for testing the alarm system?

c) Is there a portable alarm or mobile phone available if needed?

Does the staff entrance and goods intake have doors?

a) Night and day lock function?

b) Entry phone doorbell? -> Entry phone doorbell?

c) Peep-eye camera?

d) Are you referring to door closers?

Is there good lighting at the customer entrance, staff entrance, and goods intake?

Is prepared for?

a) How to handle acute crisis situations, e.g. threats, attempted robberies, etc.?

b) To support the staff after robberies, assaults, etc.?

Procedures for...

a) What are the regulations regarding the opening and closing of the business?

b) Could you please provide more context or clarify your request?

When working alone, what safety measures should be taken into consideration?

a) Is working alone avoided when the risk of violence and threats is considered to be high?

b) Can we collaborate with other businesses in the area?

Store security