A dock for a portable electronic device includes a base, a cradle coupled to the base and defining an interior volume configured to receive the portable electronic device, and a security apparatus. The security apparatus is configured to move between a first position where the security apparatus is configured to couple to the portable electronic device, and a second position where the security apparatus is configured to disengage the portable electronic device. The dock includes a detect mechanism coupled to the security apparatus for movement relative to the cradle. The detect mechanism is configured to block insertion of the portable electronic device into the cradle when the security apparatus is in the first position.