A customer at a Phoenix area grocery store wanted to acknowledge how much she appreciates the store’s security guard, Lee Blake. Customer Denise Lawless-Degley sought to let Blake know how much he was appreciated so she contacted a local CBS affiliate and nominated him for a “Pay It Forward” segment. Lawless-Degley said Blake not only […]
When people think of the type of stores most likely to be robbed, liquor or convenience stores come to mind, but a large percentage of robberies occur in big box stores. The high priced goods at some of these stores can be quickly sold on the black market. Organized theft rings make it a practice […]
You hear about it on the news and are shocked—a treasurer of a PTA or Little League was arrested for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the nonprofit. In one case, the volunteer treasurer of both a youth soccer association in Anaheim and the International Seafarers Center in Long Beach was charged with stealing […]
The latest workplace tragedy, at a manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois where a just-fired employee shot and killed five co-workers, brings up the same question we ask every time an event like this occurs: what could have been done to prevent the horrendous act? It appears that the shooter did not have the legal right […]
The role of a security guard is more than just stopping bad guys. In some cases, it’s saving someone’s life. A security guard at a healthcare facility recently prevented a toddler from running into traffic after she somehow managed to walk out the main door and head for a busy street. The security office noticed […]
Graffiti is everywhere–on public and private property. In Los Angeles alone, the city estimates crews clean up over 30 million square feet of graffiti per year. When vandals spray paint a retail or office building, business can suffer as customers or clients are intimidated by the markings. Here are steps to discourage graffiti vandals from […]
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, it’s encouraging to note that school safety has improved in many parts of the country. In Florida, security guards are now required at every public school. In Broward County where the Parkland shooting occurred, the school district says […]
Here are some of security guard activities allowed by law. Detain Offenders. Many people wonder whether a security guard can make an arrest. Security guards are not police officers—and only police offers can make arrests. However, it is lawful for a security guard to restrain an individual until police arrive (known as a “citizen’s arrest”). […]
Having alcohol available at an event requires another layer of security. While the majority of people know when they’ve had enough, there will always be a percentage of individuals who over consume and cause trouble. Experienced event security guards at the event can help keep guests sober and well behaved. Require ID Guests wishing to […]
Last year, eight cars were stolen from a Mazda dealership near San Diego on a Saturday morning. In another case, about 45 Infiniti vehicles were taken from a dealership’s overflow lot in Torrance. The dealer didn’t realize the cars were stolen until one of the vehicles was involved in a car chase. Car dealers have […]
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