Spotting a Shoplifter: Learn The Telltale Signs

Shoplifting is committed by every age and socio-economic demographic. Some may shoplift because they are desperate and feel stealing is their only option. Others may get a thrill out of taking an item from a store and getting away with it. Still others may be pressured by their peers to steal. According to New Health […]

Preventing Vehicle Theft – Over 175,000 Vehicles Stolen in California in 2017

According to California Department of Justice statistics, 175,351 vehicles were stolen in California in 2017. How can you keep your car from becoming part of the car theft stats for 2018? Car theft is like most other crimes—if thieves see an opportunity, they’ll take advantage of the situation. However, if the theft appears too risky, […]

Don’t Make Your Home A Target for Burglars

Reader’s Digest just came out with a list of the 35 things we do to make our homes easy targets for burglars. Here are some of the least obvious. Using a Window Air Conditioner.  A thief could remove the unit, making for an easy entrance to your home. Leaving Doggie Doors Unsecured While Away. A […]

Mall Cops: A Security Guard’s Role

Mall security is getting more attention these days as the recent rash of “smash and grab” robberies at mall cell phone and jewelry stores shows. Security guards play an important role in preventing such criminal activity as well as averting vandalism, altercations and parking lot car break-ins. Shopping malls typically hire security guards to patrol […]