SECURITY RESOURCES
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safety & Security: crime, violence, mental health, etc.
toolkits
How small business owners in the East Bay can prevent and deal with mental health or violence issues — [Toolkit] Alameda County Behavioral Health
Fraud Prevention Checklist — [Toolkit] The ACFE
Safety Tips — [Toolkit] Laurel District Association checklist to help us maintain a culture of safety and deter possible incidents.
Shelter In Place for Various Scenarios — [Toolkit] FEMA
Small Business Guide to Preventing Risk — [Toolkit] Progressive Insurance
The Small Business Guide to Cybersecurity — [Toolkit] East Bay SCORE
VIDEOS/WEBINARS/PODCASTS
Dealing with Fraud and Scams in Your Small Business — [Video] Cliff Ennico, SCORE
Laurel’s Ambassadors host a merchant safety meeting - 2/23/22
CA Attorney General, Rob Bonta, Oakland Chief LeRonne Armstrong, Councilmembers Sheng Thao and Noel Gallo
5 Steps to Reduce Small Business Fraud — [Video] The ACFE
Fraud Prevention Podcast — [Podcast] The ACFE
How to prevent theft in your shop — [Video] AMI Insurance
Innovative Loss Prevention Tactics — [Video] NHPA tv
Prevent Small Business Fraud — [Video] The ACFE
Retail Loss Prevention - Everything You Need to Know — [Video] RETAILMavens
Retail Loss Prevention Training: Organized Retail Crime Part 2 — [Video] SilverHammer Surveillance
7 Small Business Network Security Tips | The Journey — [Video] GoDaddy
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Security Camera System for Your Business — [Video] SilverHammer Surveillance
Workplace safety tips for your small business — [Video] Progressive Insurance
articles, BLOGS
How to Establish Quality Control Processes
How to Minimize Risk in Your Business
Protecting Your Business from Fraud
Risk & Insurance: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Small and Midsize Businesses Face Greater Cybersecurity Risks and Challenges
Steel Your Small Business Against Employee Theft
10 Ways to Prevent Employee Theft and Fraud
3 Inventory Management Problems and How To Avoid Them
Tips on Building Information Security Awareness in Your Workplace
Why Small Businesses Should Consider Workers’ Comp Insurance
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Alameda County Crisis and Mental Health Services
Operates a variety of crisis services and Mobile Crisis Teams to respond to individuals in the community experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis.
BusinessAdvising.org by Pacific Community Ventures
Advising and mentoring platform matches business owners who are beyond the startup phase with pro bono business coaches and mentors who provide tailored, hands-on advising.
City of Oakland - Police Department
Register your security camera.
City of Oakland - Resources for Businesses that Have Been Robbed or Vandalized
Report your loss, share your video footage or photos, and helpful instructions on what to do.
City of Oakland - Report a Crime
Report a crime online or in person; report a bike theft. [Dial 911 in an emergency.]
City of Oakland - Violence Prevention
Applies a public health approach to violence prevention focused on community-led intervention strategies to realize sustained safety and stability of the families and communities most-impacted by violence.
Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies (CORE Program)
A free emergency preparedness and response training program of the Oakland Fire Department: free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland.
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
24 hour crisis support hotline; suicide prevention and counseling services.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Small business waste pick-up and drop-off information.
Inclusivity Project
Connects Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned small businesses with the capital and mentorship they need to start and grow their business and bring about the meaningful economic impact to NorCal’s Black and African American marketplace and surrounding communities.
Onward Oakland by Unity Council
An 18-month program for small business owners East of the Oakland’s Lake Merritt communities and the greater Bay Area who’ve been financially impacted by COVID-19. Small business owners are connected with the necessary tools and resources to help their business grow and thrive.
People of Color Small Business Network (POC SBN)
One-on-one business support at no cost for up to a year to bolster their current offerings and address any resource gaps they may be experiencing, including marketing support, technical assistance with funding applications, introductions to people and organizations, support with research, and more.
Ready.gov
Resources for preparing for and surviving violent public attacks.
Request a Bike Rack
Anyone can request a free rack to be placed on City-owned property.
Small Business Repair Fund
Issues grants of $600 to Oakland businesses with damaged storefronts, prioritizing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), Immigrant, Queer-owned, Woman-Owned, and legacy businesses (30+ years in operation), and Oakland born/raised.
Traffic Safety Report
Report a traffic safety incident to the Laurel District Association so we can track safety issues in the district; this not an official police report or a substitute for one.
The Unity Council
Small Business Help Line in multiple languages for financial resource navigation, marketing and promotion, business management/operations advising, tax, accounting, HR, and legal services referrals.
Youth Alive: Violence Prevention, Intervention, and Healing
Focuses on youth violence prevention, intervention, and healing.
Disaster Preparedness: Earthquake, Flood, fire, etc.
toolkits
Earthquake Drill Manual for Businesses — [Toolkit] ShakeOut.org
Earthquake Preparedness — [Toolkit] Red Cross
Flood Preparedness Toolkit — [Toolkit] Small Business Administration
Hurricane Playbook — [Toolkit] FEMA
Prepare and Protect Your Business in Five Steps — [Toolkit] East Bay SCORE
Protecting Your Business from the Unexpected — [Toolkit] East Bay SCORE
Resiliency Resources — [Toolkit] Outsmart Disaster (State of California)
Shelter In Place for Various Scenarios — [Toolkit] FEMA
VIDEOS/WEBINARS/PODCASTS
Earthquake Drills — [Video] ShakeOut.org
Earthquake Drills — [Video] ShakeOut.org; Spanish
Emergency Preparedness for Businesses — [Video] San Diego Gas & Electric
Get Your Business Ready For Disasters — [Video] FEMA
How to prevent theft in your shop — [Video] AMI Insurance
What Is Your Company's Plan for Disaster Preparedness? — [Video] HR Rescue
articles, BLOGS
How to Establish Quality Control Processes
How to Minimize Risk in Your Business
Protecting Your Business from Fraud
Risk & Insurance: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Small and Midsize Businesses Face Greater Cybersecurity Risks and Challenges
Steel Your Small Business Against Employee Theft
10 Ways to Prevent Employee Theft and Fraud
3 Inventory Management Problems and How To Avoid Them
Tips on Building Information Security Awareness in Your Workplace
Why Small Businesses Should Consider Workers’ Comp Insurance
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
Alameda County Crisis and Mental Health Services
Operates a variety of crisis services and Mobile Crisis Teams to respond to individuals in the community experiencing an acute behavioral health crisis.
BusinessAdvising.org by Pacific Community Ventures
Advising and mentoring platform matches business owners who are beyond the startup phase with pro bono business coaches and mentors who provide tailored, hands-on advising.
City of Oakland - Police Department
Register your security camera.
City of Oakland - Resources for Businesses that Have Been Robbed or Vandalized
Report your loss, share your video footage or photos, and helpful instructions on what to do.
City of Oakland - Report a Crime
Report a crime online or in person; report a bike theft. [Dial 911 in an emergency.]
City of Oakland - Violence Prevention
Applies a public health approach to violence prevention focused on community-led intervention strategies to realize sustained safety and stability of the families and communities most-impacted by violence.
Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies (CORE Program)
A free emergency preparedness and response training program of the Oakland Fire Department: free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in Oakland.
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
24 hour crisis support hotline; suicide prevention and counseling services.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Small business waste pick-up and drop-off information.
Inclusivity Project
Connects Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned small businesses with the capital and mentorship they need to start and grow their business and bring about the meaningful economic impact to NorCal’s Black and African American marketplace and surrounding communities.
Onward Oakland by Unity Council
An 18-month program for small business owners East of the Oakland’s Lake Merritt communities and the greater Bay Area who’ve been financially impacted by COVID-19. Small business owners are connected with the necessary tools and resources to help their business grow and thrive.
People of Color Small Business Network (POC SBN)
One-on-one business support at no cost for up to a year to bolster their current offerings and address any resource gaps they may be experiencing, including marketing support, technical assistance with funding applications, introductions to people and organizations, support with research, and more.
Ready.gov
Resources for preparing for and surviving violent public attacks.
Request a Bike Rack
Anyone can request a free rack to be placed on City-owned property.
Small Business Repair Fund
Issues grants of $600 to Oakland businesses with damaged storefronts, prioritizing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), Immigrant, Queer-owned, Woman-Owned, and legacy businesses (30+ years in operation), and Oakland born/raised.
Traffic Safety Report
Report a traffic safety incident to the Laurel District Association so we can track safety issues in the district; this not an official police report or a substitute for one.
The Unity Council
Small Business Help Line in multiple languages for financial resource navigation, marketing and promotion, business management/operations advising, tax, accounting, HR, and legal services referrals.
Youth Alive: Violence Prevention, Intervention, and Healing
Focuses on youth violence prevention, intervention, and healing.Resiliency Resources