Recognize dangerous situations and methods to avoid or escape these situations. Business Watch is a unique program designed for businesses to establish a formal network of communication between businesses in a specific area or industry, their employees, and the Sheriff's Office regarding crime related problems. Simply stated, Business Watch asks everyone in small businesses to be the eyes and ears of their local law enforcement agency. Operation Identification A Community Involvement Specialist will come into your business and mark or engrave all of your equipment, tools, machines, instruments, etc., with your driver's license number or a number issued by the Sheriff's Office. Robbery Prevention and Awareness Robbers seek victims who appear to be easy prey and they determine what or who is easy prey by looking at several factors which will allow them to commit their crimes without complications.
Many burglaries are preventable.
With this they are allowed to remove property quickly and without being disturbed. To ensure this does not happen, each business may have an on-site survey conducted by a crime prevention specialist. This is a practical training in the recognition of dangerous situations and methods to avoid or escape them. If no Business Watch or business association exists, at least one representative from each business or organization should attend the initial Business Watch meeting. However, if a business association already exists, this group should assume responsibility for organizing the Business Watch.