LeRoy Police Department Guide to Business Safety and Security
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The LeRoy Police Deparment is commited to reducing theft and fraud to our local
businesses.
> The LeRoy Police Department recognizes that this goal can only be achieved by
working in partnership with the business community.
> With that in mind, we bring you this guide to safe business practices. When utilized,
these suggestions will deter crime, reduce the impact of crime, and aid in effective
investigation when when crime does occur. If you have any questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact any member of our local law enforcement team.
Thank you,
The LeRoy Police Department
Business Safety and Security Recommendations
> Use adequate exterior lighting
> Use interior lighting and keep windows and doors free from obstructions, so our
officers and your neighbors can see inside.
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Security camera use is recommended both during business hours and after hours.
Evidence should
be saved for a minimum of 60 to 90 days. Many crimes take time to be
discovered.
> Alarm use is very helpful. LeRoy Police have an excellent response time to alarms.
> Make sure that the LeRoy Police Department has current after hours contact numbers
for your business. LeRoy Police maintains this information and provides it to METCOM,
our emergency services dispatching agency.
> Make frequent cash drops. Keep the money in the register to a minimum.
> Make frequent cash deposits. Do not have a routine for the deposits. Do not let
customers or employees observe any deposit routines.
> Keep back doors locked at all times.
> Surveillance footage obtained from the cameras is very valuable in any investigation.
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Limit the number of employees who have access to the business and the safe.
Practice good key/combination security. If key security is compromised, new
locks should be installed.
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Make sure all points of entry to the business are adequately secured when closing.
> Keep cash left in the business after hours to a minimum. Start up money should
be secured in an adequate safe.
> If a crime is discovered, do not disturb the crime scene. Keep employees and
customers away from areas where the suspect was. Report the incident immediately
to METCOM.
> Pre pay is recommended for service stations selling gasoline. Gasoline theft is a
common occurrence in LeRoy. When a theft of gasoline does occur, immediately
call the police and provide a detailed description of the vehicle, license plate
(if possible), direction of travel and
amount taken
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In the event of a robbery, cooperate and obtain a description of the suspect, the
direction they left the place of business, and a description of the vehicle they used
if this can be done safely.
> Businesses taking checks and credit cards should review LeRoy Police Department's
"Guide to Business Fraud".
> When a crime does occur, immediately notify the LeRoy Police Department in the
following manner:
If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1. If it is not an emergency, call METCOM toll
free at 1-866-888-5030. The office number and cell phone should not be relied
upon for a timely response.
Business Fraud Recommendations
Accepting checks:
> Check writers must be identified by an adequate photo ID. We have to be able to
prove in court who issued or delivered the check. Cashiers should write the ID
number on the check and initial to indicate that they did check the ID of the check
writer and that the ID matched the name on the account.
> Cashiers will be shown a photo line up in an effort to positively idenfity the suspect, in
addition to the ID check described above.
> Video surveillance is a very valuable tool in identifying the suspect. Surveillance video
should be maintained for 60 to 90 days. There is often a significant delay in this type of
crime being discovered.
> No third-party checks should be accepted. Third-party checks present numerous
problems to any investigation. Per Departmental policy, we will not investigate
any third-party checks.
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Updated lists of who not to accept checks from due to fraudulent
use are encouraged.
Businesses are encouraged to share information between themselves.
Accepting credit cards:
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ID's should be checked if no pin entry is necessary to insure the person using the
card is the card holder.
> Any suspected fraudulent use of a credit card should be immediately reported to
the police. If possible, get a vehicle description, including license plate number
and direction of travel.
> When a timely response is necessary, contact METCOM dispatch toll free at
(866) 888-5030.
Thank you for your assistance in our efforts to protect you and your business.
We wish you the best in all of your endeavours...
The LeRoy Police Department
