This security audit is offered free of charge by Tactical Response Security to businesses located in Toronto and the GTA. It’s intended to help you spot any gaps or lapses in security that are costing you money or leaving you and your staff vulnerable to criminals. Being proactive with your business security is the best way to protect yourself. Don’t wait until after something happens.
1. Storefront & Layout Observations
Entrances and exits (visibility, chokepoints, blind spots).
Camera placement and coverage gaps.
Lighting (inside & outside).
Cash register placement and cash handling procedures.
2. Staff Practices
Employee awareness of theft behaviors.
Use of bag checks, receipt checks, or customer engagement.
Training gaps (de-escalation, spotting shoplifting cues, internal theft risks).
3. Security Systems & Technology
Current surveillance system effectiveness.
Alarm systems, tagging systems (EAS), mirrors.
Access control for stockrooms and sensitive areas.
4. Inventory & Asset Protection
How high-value items are displayed or secured.
Frequency and accuracy of inventory checks.
Policies on returns, refunds, and voids (common fraud risks).
5. Customer Flow & Risk Points
Areas where shoplifters could conceal items.
Fitting rooms (controls, mirrors, staff monitoring).
High-theft categories/products and how they’re secured.
6. Compliance & Policy Review
Whether written loss prevention policies exist.
Incident reporting procedures.
Emergency response protocols (e.g., theft, robbery).
Staff Awareness of Policies
Here are some frequently asked questions about a loss prevention security audit, covering what it is, how to prepare, what to expect, and what happens after.
A loss prevention audit is a formal and systematic review of a business's operational controls, policies, procedures, and technologies to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to financial or inventory loss (known as "shrinkage"). Audits are a proactive measure, unlike investigations that occur after a specific incident.
Our free security and loss prevention audit covers quite a bit, and it can help you determine whether you need a more comprehensive security audit. With more than 16 years of experience our security auditor will help you identify most of the things you can do to prevent losses. However, a comprehensive security audit may take several days to complete. This also means there is less preparation required by you and your staff before our free security audit.
The main purpose is to reduce inventory shrinkage and enhance profitability. Audits achieve this by:
A comprehensive audit examines a variety of areas to find all potential risks:
Preparation involves proactive review of your current systems and practices. You can prepare by:
After the audit is complete, Tactical Response will provide a detailed report of our findings to you. This report will often include:
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Tactical Response Security Services serves more than just the cities listed below. Besides Toronto and the GTA, we provide security services in Montreal and other cities in Quebec. If you don’t see your area listed here, give us a call at 416-220-3353 and we will do our best to serve you or find someone who will.