Security Guard Duties

Security guard duties differ from those of a police officer. While law enforcement’s primary responsibility is to take action when a crime or accident occurs, security guards are trained to take a preventative approach. Security guards are skilled to spot potentially improper behavior and either defuse the situation or report it to police. Here’s how […]

How to Become a Security Guard

The demand for security guards is increasing. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, California has the highest number of security guards, over 150,000 out of 1.1 million in the U.S. The security guard sector, says the government department, is estimated to grow 6 percent from 2016 to 2026 with excellent job opportunities. Getting Started: […]

Budgeting For Event Security

According to the Events Industry Council, the importance of safety and security topped the list of the most important trends in the industry. Whether your event is a fair, festival, concert, political gathering, conference or fundraiser, in today’s uneasy times, heighten security measures are a must. To help create an event security budget, you must […]

Retail Loss Prevention: After Hours Theft

A retail store is packed with all sorts of desirable goods that can be easily resold on the black market–electronics, jewelry, firearms, expensive apparel, alcohol—items that may be too risky to attempt to steal when a store is open but might be worth the risk when the store is closed. An Empty Store. Robbers know […]

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 […]

Secure Your Garage From Would-Be Intruders

We lock our doors and windows, but often fail to properly secure our garage. About 9 percent of home intruders gain access through the garage. To keep burglars out, follow these suggestions. Don’t Leave Your Garage Door Open. Even if you are home, keep your garage door closed. Burglars who case homes and streets are […]

Important Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

While we don’t want our kids to live their lives constantly paranoid of the world around them, here are basic rules that they should be instructed to follow. –Tell your kids to never talk to strangers; that means on the Internet too; never accept rides from strangers or, for that matter, go anywhere with a […]