Storefront Security & Emergency Response

Storefronts are more than just a means of egress or displays of goods. Whether the business has just a few doors and windows or a huge glass storefront, they are among the retail property's most vulnerable points. Break-ins, burglary, rioting, vandalism, smash-and-grabs, and even adverse weather events are problems that retailers of all sizes must deal with.

Considering the potential exposures, retail storefronts are a key factor in business security.

Do you see these threats as a growing problem? Are we taking adequate steps to prevent occurrences? Do we feel there is sufficient response when incidents occur? How have these issues impacted your business?

Your comments and opinions can make a difference. Please complete the following survey to share your thoughts and perspectives. Your responses will remain strictly confidential, and the survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
1.Did you participate in the 2021 LPM Storefront Security & Emergency Response survey?
2.Which of the following best describes your current role?
3.Which of the following best describes your geographic area of responsibility?
4.What retail category best fits your company?
5.My company has:
6.How has your storefront security strategy changed since 2020?
7.How frequently do your stores/area of responsibility experience break-ins or break-in attempts?
8.In general terms, break-ins and break-in attempts are a growing concern in my area of responsibility.
9.In general terms, what is the primary reason or motivation for break-ins, break-in attempts, and related incidents in your stores? (Check all that apply)
10.What is the most expensive cost incurred as a result of a break-in in your stores?
11.First Responders and/or Law Enforcement typically arrive quickly enough to the scene to reduce loss.
12.Local law enforcement thoroughly investigates the break-in reports that are filed.
13.Security cameras capture all of your stores’ break-in or break-in attempts.
14.In general terms, most break-ins and break-in attempts in your stores occur:
15.Our internal team regularly reviews security camera footage to identify and understand the break-in threats that occur in our stores.
16.In general terms, which best describes your loss prevention approach to break-in attempts and store front risk?
17.When faced with a potential threat, my confidence level in my company’s chosen emergency response is typically:
18.In general, is there support within your organization to implement measures to enhance storefront security in 2024?
19.What level of influence does the 2024 Presidential election and the potential for civil unrest have on your LP plans and strategy?
20.In general, how much decision-making influence does the store design team have on the types of products that are used to enhance security of the storefront glass?