The EAS (electronic article surveillance) system is becoming very effective in curbing theft in retail stores and even libraries. Retail stores have suffered great losses in the past due to shoplifting and theft by customers and even store employees. Business security has gotten a great boost by making use of security tags. Security tags are placed on or inside items in stores. These security tags have sensors on the inside that will cause an alarm to go off, should someone try to remove an item from the store without paying for it. There are soft tags and hard tags. In-store security makes use of both in order to try and keep theft under control.
Shop security personnel are able to catch thieves in the act with the help of security tags. Both soft and hard tags set off an alarm inside the shop which will help the security guards to detain the guilty party. Security solutions have greatly increased over the past couple of years due to the dramatic increase in crime in South Africa. Having these types of security measures are really making a difference in the level of crimes in stores and
businesses around the country.
Libraries also make use of these types of security solutions. A tag will for instance be attached to a book, mainly on the inside or sometimes on the outside back cover. Should someone try to leave the library without checking the book out on the library system, this tag will set off an alarm close to the door of the library, enabling the staff to react quickly. Some libraries even have a security guard that will also be able to assist in such a
situation.
When it comes to valuable items such as laptops or mobile phones, wired alarm clips are mainly used instead of security tags. There are many different types of electronic article surveillance systems including magnetic, microwave and even video surveillance systems. There are also magnetostrictive and radio frequency systems that many stores and businesses make use of. Different businesses have different security needs and
will make use of the system most suited to them.
Implementing the right store security solutions, like EAS systems and security tags, can make a significant difference in deterring and catching thieves. We can help you identify the most suitable systems for your store's specific needs, whether you run a small shop or a larger retail outlet. Let us discuss how we can enhance your security; contact us for a free written quote.