Security Guard At Gas Station Stops Robbers

A recent robbery attempt at a gas station was thwarted by the presence of a security guard. It’s just one true-life example of how security guards can keep gas station employees and patrons safe. Gas station security guard companies offer a number of different security options Choose Level Of Security. Depending on the gas station’s […]

Tragedy At The Gilroy Garlic Festival

Another tragedy—this time at the Gilroy Garlic Festival—one of the most beloved festivals in California. Access Control Security regularly provides security at festivals throughout California and Arizona. As a festival security guard company, we know how seriously security is taken at these events. Security plans and measures are continually evaluated and updated. Even when security […]

Keeping RV Campgrounds Safe

According to the RV Industry Association, 9 million families own recreational vehicles in the U.S. Summer is prime season for those RV owners to take to the road, many stopping to visit one or more of the 18,000 publically and privately owned campgrounds nationwide. But how safe are those campgrounds? RV campgrounds are generally safe, […]

Keeping Mobile Home Residents Safe

Mobile home parks can be particularly vulnerable to crime. Most residents are on a fixed income so are unable to afford alarm systems, doorbell cameras and motion-detection lighting. Home construction, especially older homes, lacks the latest door and window security features that could discourage would-be robbers. About 20 million Americans live in mobile homes. While […]

Latest Security Guard Technology

Nothing can take the place of a physical security presence at an event, retail outlet, residential complex, manufacturing plant, medical building or construction site. Security cameras can catch troublemakers and crooks on camera, but it takes a security guard to physically question and detain individuals who are behaving badly or worse, illegally. That doesn’t mean […]

Security For Distribution Centers

Distribution centers are gold mines to robbers, no matter the product. Cannabis Centers In the Bullseye. Take the booming cannabis industry: it’s an all-cash business, which makes it a prime target for criminals. Recently, at a Santa Rosa, California facility, two armed robbers dressed as police officers forced employees at gunpoint to open the vault. […]

The Public Relations Aspect of Security Guard Services

An intense training regime is required to obtain a security guard license followed by annual continuing education courses. One of the areas of study is community relations. Interacting with the public is often a big part of a security guard’s job. It is critical that guards present a professional appearance and presence, follow a prescribed […]

Inadequate Building Security Can Increase Liability

When a break-in occurs at an office building or apartment complex–any place where tenants can reasonably assume that adequate security measures are being taken—the building owner may be legally liable for damage or injury. Security Shortfalls. Property owners typically have a duty to take measures to secure access to buildings on their property. These measures […]

Security For Employee Terminations

Firing someone is one of those things that most employers dread doing. About 20 million people are fired each year. Emotions usually run high, and you never know when an employee might retaliate. Things can quickly take a turn for the worse–as it did at a manufacturing plant near Chicago, where a disgruntled worker opened […]

Private Event Security

Whether the occasion is a large wedding, fundraiser, corporate event, birthday party or any other private gathering where a significant number of people attend, you’ll want to consider adding a layer of security to ensure the event is not marred by negative incidents and attendees are safe. Surveying The Scene. Private event security companies, such […]