'Company Vehicle Security'
If your staff use company vehicles in the course of their duties; they need to be aware of and practice some simple security procedures that will help to protect them and company property. Security issues can frequently arise when using a company vehicle, particularly when stock is being carried.
These simple procedures can significantly decrease security incidents, reduce downtime, and help avoid losses.
Company vehicles usually have sign-age and are therefore easily recognisable as a potential target for criminals. When your employees are carrying any company property or assets in the vehicle such as product, equipment or even intellectual property there are a few simple measures to routinely follow:
1. Always cover any items that are to remain in the vehicle and in full view of the windows. And this even includes any items belonging to the driver - for example, books, shopping, money, sunglasses or shopping bags. The rule is do not leave anything in view that could be of interest to anyone.
2. The best advice is to travel with any items of value such as laptops, money, jewellery, confidential information and sensitive files where they are hidden from view inside the boot or trunk.
3. If you have items that need to be removed and put back in at ,cheap laptop batteries, various times or locations, keep a log or an inventory of what goes in and what goes out.
4. When retrieving items from the vehicle, check out your surroundings first to ensure that no one has followed you or is watching you. If someone has just suddenly appeared as you are about to do this it would be wise to lock the vehicle and wait before getting out until you are sure of their intent.
Car-jacking
No matter where you live, there are increasing instances of car-jacking and theft and a company vehicle is more likely to be targeted than a private vehicle. The personal safety of an employee is paramount and the contents of the vehicle may be of high value. It is vital for everyone to understand some of the circumstances as to how this can happen, how to prevent it from happening and how to deal with such a crime.
Never assume it will never happen to you! If you ignore the potential dangers of car jacking you become a more inviting target for thieves than someone who is aware and takes greater security precautions. Those people who are security conscious are less likely to become victims; they are less fearful and they live their lives with greater confidence.
A few basic rules that need to be taken into account
1. Make sure the company car is properly maintained and serviced, ,dell laptop batteries, the tires have plenty of tread, spare tire is serviceable, and you know how to change it. Being stuck on the side of a road at night waiting for someone to attend can be dangerous and frightening.
2. Always make sure you have at least half a tank of fuel.
3. Make sure that you have a mobile phone with police and emergency numbers programmed into the speed dial, and ensure that the phone has a car charger.
4. Carry a torch and spare battery in the car.
5. Have a GPS and a street directory/manual map in the car.
6. Never ever pick up hitch-hikers. If you have the natural instincts of a good Samaritan, and you believe that someone may need assistance but you feel that the situation has security concerns to yourself, call the emergency number with your mobile phone. Find a safe place where you can watch and record what is happening so that this can be given to the relevant authorities.
7. When parking anywhere, ensure that you leave your vehicle under a light or near adequate lighting. If walking to and from the car, ensure that the path is well lit all the way.
8. When walking to the car, always have your keys in your hand, and the thumb near the 'horn' button - if you have one. If you don't have one, then consider a personal alarm.
9. If you think that you are being ,hp laptop batteries, followed, don't speed, don't go down lonely dark side streets to avoid the following vehicle, and don't drive home. Drive to your nearest police station, hospital, or fire station. Stay in your car, sound the horn, and call the police (if someone has followed you to that location, and you feel that you cannot leave the car safely)
10. When driving in city streets and built up areas, keep your doors locked and windows closed, especially at night and when you stop.
11. Never take the same route at exactly the same time each day.
12. When driving behind other cars, leave a good gap between your car and the vehicle ahead. This ensures that you can go around the car if necessary when travelling, or when stopped at lights. Never hem yourself in, always have a way out.
13. Keep your car keys separate from other keys. If you do lose your car to any car-jacking, you won't lose your other keys as well.
14. When getting out of the car, always 'turn and face'. This means step from the car and immediately face outward and towards the rear of the car. Following this basic rule means that you can gain a quick and thorough impression of the area around the car, and it ensures that you are not getting out with your back to the world as you get ready to lock the door. The other advantage is that you mkjhgfoers can deal with any potentially threatening situation much more effectively, as you are physically in a better stance and position.
15. If walking, as you approach, look underneath you car from a distance, and if possible, look around your car. Look into your back seats and luggage area before getting in. Go with your 'gut' instincts - if in doubt, don't open your car door. Walk back and ask for help.
16. When in your car close and lock the doors first, and then do all the preparations for driving.
If you are a victim of a carjacking
o Remain as calm as you possibly can. This can be difficult, but it will also help calm your family, and the attackers.
o Show your hands.
o Comply and cooperate with their requests.
o Advise the perpetrators that you are going to get your family out. This must be requested and done quickly.
o Do not attempt to be a hero. You not only have your own safety but your family's safety to consider.
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