Our Services

Security and Loss Prevention

We offer a variety of services in the area of business loss prevention, including risk assessment, site surveys, operational auditing and customized programs for your company or organization. We have the knowledge and experience to know where inventory shrinkage can occur and which loss prevention-related strategies work and don't work within a particular environment. We can evaluate and make recommendations regarding highly technical and complex issues as they relate to organizational structure, labor allocations, productivity, in-house security programs, equipment investments, and more.

L.H. Investigations and General Consultant experienced professionals work closely with our clients to combat those most prevalent crimes: shoplifting and internal theft and we also offer advice on preventative merchandising and displays. Finally we also provide in-store security personnel, including "undercover operations".

Our Retail Investigators are trained and undertake duties such as theft deterrence, stock checks, in-store promotions, delivery of goods, loss prevention and most importantly maintaining your premises in a professional manner, with a professional image. We ensure our Retail Investigators work as part of your team. and we encourage your managers to get involved in a basic interview to ensure they feel that the Investigator will fit within their environment.

Commercial and Industrial Feel Secure

When you leave work at the end of the day you need to know your business will be secured and just the way you left it the night before. With the L.H. Investigations and General Consultant Team that`s exactly what you get.

We know that no two business` security needs are identical. Therefore, we offer solutions that will be tailored to meet the specific needs of the commercial and industrial sectors.
Let us get to know your business and your security concerns. We'll draw from our broad range of security and technical knowledge to develop the best security plan for you. Site guards, guard touring systems (GTS), mobile patrols, Operational support, video surveillance and digital recording/storage, electronic access control, and full-facility alarm monitoring are just some of the business security solutions that we can implement into your security plan.

Commercial

Theft in the commercial sector costs millions of dollars every year, and the black market demand for computer equipment, software, telephone systems, etc... has never been greater. In addition to this concern, business owners and managers must also give consideration to reducing other liabilities including internal theft and inventory shrinkage caused by dishonest employees and vendors.

Fortunately, there are many security measures that we can help you with to prevent these losses.

Before we look at what we can do, begin with your own business security policies, and take some practical steps to help secure your organization. Check our list of Safe Business Tips for some proactive steps you can take right now to become more secure while we work with you on implementing a full Security Plan for your business and premises.

Once we visit your business and establish a clear understanding of what`s necessary to secure it, we will sit down with you and present our Security plan. This plan will include any number of security measures ranging from, static guards, loss prevention officers, patrol services, monitored alarm systems, alarm response guards, CCTV, and more.

Industrial Security

The running of a construction site is a very demanding job, and we have found that crime prevention is often not seen as a first priority. Yet the losses from theft suffered by the construction industry last year were estimated in the millions.

Construction sites are easy targets for thieves. Large open areas, poor fencing, bad or no lighting, and readily accessible building materials and tools all contribute to this. Worst of all when theft does occur: the loss of time to replace stolen goods costs money, let alone the items themselves. This can be can be crippling for a site.

Therefore a good security plan is a must, and that is where we can help you best. Protecting your site will be our number one priority.

The Best in the Business - Our Commercial and Industrial Services

Site Assessments
Security Planning
Loss Prevention
CCTV - DVR recording
Private Investigation
Labor Dispute Security

Security Business Tips from L.H. Investigations and General Consultant

Security starts in the work place! Below are some security tips you can begin implementing right now.

Safe Business Tips – Commercial, Preventing shoplifting...

Alert employees are the best defense. Educate employees on what to look for and what to do.

Instruct floor personnel to make frequent eye contact with customers.

Instruct employees to acknowledge each customer who enters their department.
Place expensive items in the center of the store away from exits.

Fasten expensive merchandise and attach alarms.

Reverse alternate hangers of hanging garments to prevent grab and runs.

Watch groups of people, especially if a person tries to distract you.

Install an enunciator on entrances to alert you that a customer has entered.

Install a monitored alarm system, video surveillance or a CCTV security system to deter shoplifting.

Preventing theft...
Screen employees carefully before hiring them.
Practice frequent, thorough inventory control.
Limit employee’s access to stock and inventory records.
Conduct unexpected inventory checks.
Never allow employees to work with an open cash drawer.
Keep a record of who has keys and the dates they were given out and returned.
Limit access to keys which disarm fire exits and security crash bar alarms.
Provide "rules of conduct" describing the risks and consequences involved in dishonesty.
Install a monitored alarm system, video surveillance or a CCTV security system to deter theft.
Preventing robbery...
Lock unused doors.
Avoid working alone. If you must, turn on a hidden radio or TV to appear as if there is someone with you.
Only keep necessary cash in the drawer.
Vary the schedule and route for your bank deposits each day.
Don't open the door until you are fully ready to do business.
Don't count receipts until you lock up.
Avoid placing signs or displays near windows which block visibility from the street.
Count cash only in a private area.
Advertise your security alarm system with signs in visible locations.
Install a monitored alarm system, video surveillance or a CCTV security system to deter robbery.
Develop a mutual aid system among stores in your area.
Have more than one person open and close.
Prepare a check-list of closing and lock-up procedures for employees.
Make it easy for employees to call security for assistance by silent alarm, annunciator, intercom or telephone.

Safe Business Tips - Industrial

1.   Secure your perimeter and ensure walls and gates are maintained and secure.
2.   Fit a monitored alarm system.
3.   Do not store materials close to the perimeter that could be used to assist break-in.
4.   Perimeter lighting. Sites should be adequately lit with additional lighting in vulnerable areas.
5.   Plan your security site design to ensure adequate surveillance of materials.
6.   Install CCTV systems to allow for greater surveillance coverage.
7.   Access control systems deter thieves and have records of staffs movements on and off the site.
8.   Security mark all computer equipment, and secure valuable items to desks.
9.   Phone lines should enter the building underground to protect the integrity of the alarm system.
10.    Cellular alarm systems take away the need for aland line and are a great security measure.
11.   Put in place a ``Clean Office Policy`` for business security and the prevention of fire.
When you consult L.H. Investigations and General Consultant regarding the security of your business or site you get our complete service, from the initial security planning to our fully trained and experienced investigators