Vacation Safeguards

Planning a summer vacation should also include planning to keep your home secure while you’re away. Nothing can put a damper on an enjoyable trip than to come back to a burglarized home. Here are tips to protect your home while you’re on vacation. Light Timers. Set timers to turn on lights during evening hours. […]

Small Business Office Security—Keeping Employees Safe

As the recent explosion at an Aliso Viejo medical building shows, terror and tragedy can happen at any time and at any place. While not all tragic situations can be prevented, there are tactics to keep employees at small businesses safe. Install A Secure Entry System. Select a system that must be activated and deactivated […]

Security Planning When Traveling Abroad

Many in the U.S. will be traveling abroad this summer. While traveling overseas is still overwhelmingly safe, in the current world environment it makes sense to take precautions. When preparing your trip, here are overseas “before you go” travel tips from the FBI. Know local laws and customs. These may include dress standards, photography restrictions […]

Security Guards & Good Customer Relations

A security guard’s shift is typically free of frenzied activity (i.e., chasing bad guys, detaining shoplifters, helping in emergencies). In fact, a major component of a guard’s day-to-day duties is to interact with law-abiding individuals and provide positive customer relations. Here are essential characteristics that all security guards should possess. Be Courteous. Safeguarding a location […]

Prom Season Approaches—Will Students Be Safe?

Prom season is almost upon us. It’s a time for students to put on their finest attire and celebrate the approaching end of the school year. While teachers, staff and parents often act as chaperones, these celebrations, like any large events, need security personnel in place to ensure they are safe for all. A lot […]