I have worked with several offices who have experienced a burglary. I have listened and counseled, with empathy. With my best consultant voice, I always give good logical advice on cleaning up, moving on and taking steps to keeping this from happening again.

I thought I understood, I didn't.

Like you, we have implemented security measures, but we don't review them enough:

Our security system didn't work with our new VOIP phone system, so the police were never called.
Our cameras did capture the guy, but it was too dark to really see him.
The exterior lights by the window he came through - were out.

We were lucky, no one was hurt and nothing was actually taken. But a bad guy broke in, damaged our office and was messing with our stuff.

We are all fine, but there is a feeling that I have and I think the entire staff shares. I can't explain it. It is a mix of anger, anxiety, remorse for not preventing it and a desire to get back at this guy. The best word I have for this feeling is "rattled."

I know all the logical things to do but I am not sure what to do about this "rattled-ness?"

If you have ever been through this kind of thing before or if you have any insight, please advise me. I sure would appreciate it.

Thank you,
Mike