Police officers frequently advise that you act as discreetly as possible when carrying large sums of cash and that you vary both your hours and route to the bank. Don't create a clearly discernible pattern, which may make you an easy target. If your cash receipts are extremely large, you may want to hire an armored truck service to transport cash and provide another layer of insulation in the exposure of cash to risk. Some armored car services will rent the owner dual control safes, permitting the user to deposit funds in the safe without opening the safe door. The safe can be unlocked only jointly by the armored car driver and business owner or cashier.
Decals clearly mark the safe as being under dual control.
Because this makes access difficult, it reduces the chances of a robber getting a large sum of cash. Merchants whose businesses keep late hours may purchase drop safes with an inner compartment and a special cash deposit drawer. One of the simplest and greatest deterrents to thieves is adequate lighting. It's so highly regarded as a deterrent that in some areas law enforcement agencies require businesses to maintain acceptable light levels at all times. Good lighting in front and back and inside and out of the store can help patrolling police officers spot trouble at your establishment.