Bar openings are popular in any town. A new place to gather and have drinks with friends and family makes for a great place explore upon its opening. As a new bar owner, you will have a lot of paperwork on your plate and you will have a lot of decisions to make. Decisions such as decor, top shelf and regular liquor, as well as the rules of the establishment, will have to be decided upon from scratch. Along with your actual bar, you will need to get proper permits and liquor licenses from your city. When you are putting together your bar, it will pay to think about proper security measures as well. Here are three security needs to think about for your bar or lounge. 

Front door entry cameras

Cameras inside of your bar are important, especially so that you and your security members can keep an eye on all inside activity. It is also crucial to be able to see the front entrance from the camera. Be sure to put a camera that covers the front door as well as the street in front of the bar. A lot of activity can happen around a bar and you want yourself and local law enforcement to be informed of any suspicious activities. A front door entry camera that records all activities can help with the safety of you, your staff, and patrons. 

Electronic lockbox

There are some situations where bar patrons may ask for you to keep their keys. Many people prefer to be key free while they are at the bar. Designated drivers may also need a space to keep their friend's keys if they do not have pockets or a purse to hold them. An electronic lockbox behind the bar or at the front door will keep patrons keys safe. Install a large lockbox with different numbered spots. You can offer your patrons an electronic email with their slot number so that they do not have to carry around a paper ticket. 

Parking lot intercom

An intercom for the parking lot to communicate with the office and the front desk area of your bar is an important commercial security measure. As a bar, you will have a lot of people all for a ride when they cannot drive. The taxi or ride share service will be able to communicate when they arrive via the the intercom. Patrons who notice an suspicious activity or need help in the parking lot can operate the intercom and have security personnel or an escort come to them. 

Contact a company, like A Tech / Easy Living Store, for more help.

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