How to Protect Yourself and Your Business from Robbery

The Richland County Sheriff's Office offers these tips to avoid getting robbed. 

Before you go out, be sure to practice being aware of your surroundings and carry a camera in case anything does happen. To prevent robberies in your workplace, limit access to work areas, have alternate staff exits, have a procedure to report problems, control electronic access, have silent alarms, video cameras and metal detectors and report suspicious activity. 

In the event you are robbed, be sure to assure the criminal that you will give them what they want. Announce your movements and be passive. Afterwards, lock the doors, call 911 or sound the alarm and ask customers to stay. 

Report all suspicious activities to the proper officials.