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Retail Store Security Checklist During Riots: The 5 Priorities for Safety

In times of civil unrest or riots, retail store security becomes an even more critical concern. Protecting your store, its assets, and the safety of employees and customers becomes paramount. To navigate these challenging situations, a specialized retail store security checklist is essential. In this article, we will outline the top five priorities for ensuring safety and security during riots.

1. Risk Assessment and Intelligence Gathering

The first step in preparing your retail store for potential riots is conducting a thorough risk assessment. Stay informed about local events, protests, or demonstrations that may escalate into riots. Utilize local law enforcement resources, community contacts, and social media monitoring to gather intelligence on potential threats.

2. Fortifying the Storefront

During riots, your store's physical defense is crucial. 

Reinforce the storefront with protective measures such as:

Security Window Film: Install security film on windows to make them more resistant to breakage.

Roll-Down Gates: Deploy sturdy roll-down gates or grilles to deter intruders.

Barricades: Consider using barricades like concrete blocks or steel barriers to protect entrances.

3. Employee Training and Safety Protocols

Prepare your employees for the possibility of riots by providing them with comprehensive training and safety protocols. 

This should include:

Emergency Drills: Conduct regular drills to ensure everyone knows how to respond in case of an emergency.

Communication: Establish reliable communication channels for employees to stay in touch and receive updates.

Safe Zones: Designate safe areas within the store where employees and customers can seek shelter if necessary.

4. Surveillance and Alarm Systems

Maintain an effective surveillance and alarm system to monitor any suspicious activity. 

Ensure that:

Security Cameras: Have a robust surveillance system in place with cameras covering key areas both inside and outside the store.

Intrusion Alarms: Ensure that intrusion alarms are operational and can alert authorities if triggered.

Remote Monitoring: If possible, set up remote monitoring capabilities to keep an eye on your store even when you're not on-site.

5. Emergency Response Plan

Develop a comprehensive emergency response plan specific to riot situations. 

This plan should encompass:

Escalation Protocols: Clearly outline the steps for escalating security measures as the situation worsens.

Contact Information: Compile a list of emergency contacts, including local law enforcement and security providers.

Customer Safety: Communicate safety instructions to customers, including evacuation routes and safe zones.

In conclusion, a well-prepared retail store security checklist for riots is essential for safeguarding your business, employees, and customers during times of civil unrest. By prioritizing risk assessment, fortification, employee training, surveillance, and emergency planning, you can significantly enhance the security of your store when faced with challenging and potentially dangerous situations. Remember that proactive preparation is the key to mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of all involved.

At ArkForce, we stand as a beacon of unwavering commitment to safeguarding your business. As a leading single-mission private security agency, we take immense pride in our role. Our dedicated protection teams are primed and ready to mobilize swiftly in response to civil disorder and riots, serving as an unwavering shield against the looming threats of looting, arson, and vandalism that can pose a grave danger to your establishment.

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Day 1 - Taming Fails

Today I learned just how much the ARK Overlords hate me: So far I’ve attempted to tame two male pteranodons. The first one died due to Lola, my female pteranodon, attacking him after a Compy bit her.

The second... well, you can guess by the picture.

I had looked around before I knocked him out, I swear! Imagine my shock when I hear a Rex roar and turn around to see a bull Rex right there! It was only thanks to a cliff and two nesting turtles that I was able to kill him, but sadly, it was too late to save my tame.

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A list of my blogs:

@omsrandom : my main blog

@imagine-the-energon : my Transformers writing/requests/messenger blog

@damagedtaleofficial : my Undertale AU blog

@omsrandomwriter : my all around fandom and original writing blog

An un-named political rant blog

@arkforce : my ARK Survival Evolved blog that I run whilst keeping track of my guilds achievements.

@melly-in-demonland : my BATIM blog that is currently on hiatus because I loST MY FREAKING DRAWING PEN AGAIN

@asksquad326andfriends : my SWTOR Havoc Squad ask blog that has the other class characters as featured characters. Will officially kick off again once new pen is aquired.

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OoC:

I have a new laptop that runs ARK with a bit more stability, but since my internet is still bleh, I want to ask you guys something:

Would y'all mind if I keep logs of my solo playthrough of the Ragnarok map?

I keep getting into shenanigans in my island playthrough (5 rexs and 12 Raptors spawning on the beach a little ways from my house to give you a hint) and while I know there's not a lot of y'all following me, I'd still like to try to keep this blog running until I can meet up with my tribemates.

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ARKForce is Being Reborn

@arkforce is an in-character blog for the game ARK Survival Evolved, in which you can play as a human aboard "Arks" that are filled with prehistoric/tech animals.

The main character is Omnica the Mystic, a young adult who woke up on the Ragnarok ARK with little to no memories of her life previous to anything ARK related.

Keep in note: I do project into this character, and as such, this blog is NOT a roleplay blog. However, questions about my gameplay (how far along or what my goals are) are totally up for answering, as well as maybe a few ic asks about Omnica's past.

Anyways, if it's cool, go check out @arkforce! I'm trying to update at least once a day!

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Blog Shoutout

If you like dinosaurs, then I have the blog for you!

If you like wholesome family interactions, then I have the blog for you!

If you like war and tribal genocide, then I have a blog for you!

I introduce to you @ARKForce, my ARK Survival Evolved blog where I’ll talk about the latest thing happening to my guild as we play the game as one big family tribe!

As of now, we are being hunted and killed for a misunderstanding the other tribes don’t want to have explained, and we had to leave all our Tames behind to starve or be killed. I will go into more detail on my other blog, so if you wanna hear about that, and how I got my face eaten several times over yesterday while trying to tame a Trike that Raven accidentally killed an hour later, then why don’t you go check it out?

{I might even do in-character asks for my player, who’s the tribe’s tamer/builder}