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a secure garage, it is of course always advisable to remove the valuable contents. There are cases where traders may be unable to do so, if they are working away from home for example, so here’s a few tips to increase your crime prevention measures if you have to leave valuables inside. Always try and park the vehicle in a well lit area – thieves hate light! This in itself will help to reduce the likelihood of becoming a
victim. For anyone who does come snooping, it can help to fit window blanks so that they cannot look into the vehicle to see if there is anything worth stealing, and as a failsafe, fit a vehicle storage box. This is basically a safe that can be locked, bolted or even welded to the inside of the vehicle and should have a strong locking mechanism so that even if someone does get in, they still will need to gain access to your equipment. If the Worse Happens If someone does compromise your work vehicle then, as previously mentioned, it is unfortunately unlikely that you will get your tools or materials back. You can however, take some steps to help the process of recovery.
Federation of Regional Crime Enforcement
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