Using Security Guards To Reduce Vandalism

Vandalism comes in all forms—broken windows, graffiti/tagging, slashed tires, destroyed property. Regardless of the type of vandalism, the cost to repair the damage falls on the shoulders of property owners. Vandalism causes even more headaches for retailors—beyond the repair and clean up. Drives Away Customers. Graffiti can drive patrons from retail businesses. Who wants to […]

Access Control Security Is A Proud Sponsor of Kitchens For Good’s “Wasted” Fundraiser

Access Control Security is proud to be a sponsor of Wasted, an event that focuses on sustainability practices to prevent food waste. The event benefits Kitchens For Good, a non-profit that tackles issues of food waste, poverty and hunger in San Diego. Wasted takes place Sunday, October 20 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at […]

Nursing Home Security Guard Services

Picture this: the family of a resident at your nursing home calls, enraged that their 78-year old mother awakened one morning to find that her diamond ring missing from her finger. A treasured family heirloom—gone, vanished. This really happened. And it’s only one of many shocking incidents that take place in nursing homes and assisted […]

Realtor Accused of Helping Accomplice Burglarize Homes For Sale

In recent court filings, a Beverly Hills realtor was accused of encouraging an accomplice to steal jewelry, artwork and other items during open houses at celebrities’ homes . According to the complaint, the burglar would sign in at an open house pretending to be a realtor and then burglarize the residence as he walked through […]

Wedding Crasher Steals Thousands Of Dollars’ Worth of Wedding Gifts

A woman has been crashing wedding receptions and making off with cash, gift cards and envelopes containing checks that were supposed to go to the wedding couple. The wedding crasher slips in when no one is watching. Police believe she’s crashed at least six wedding receptions. She’s been caught on store surveillance cameras using the […]

Luxury Home Security

Summer is here. A perfect time to take the next vacation of your dreams. The catch? Summer is also peak season for burglaries. Worrying about coming back to a burglarized home can really put a damper on a fabulous vacation. Ask the residents of the Newport Beach neighborhood that was just in the news. A […]

Opioid Epidemic Fuels Pharmacy Break-Ins And Need For Better Security

The opioid epidemic is triggering an increase in pharmacy break-ins and the need for better security at these facilities. A wave or break-ins recently occurred in Orange County. A report by Smart Retailing Rx says there are over 7,000 pharmacy break-ins per year with prescription narcotics  being the drugs of choice. The reason from drug […]

Security Guard Demand Will Continue to Grow

With population and business growth and the overall sense of unease brought on by natural and man-made trauma, the demand for security guard services will continue to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, security guard employment in the U.S. is projected to grow by 6 percent through 2026. California leads the country […]

Securing Your Home During A Remodel

A major home remodeling project can be overwhelming—with contractors coming and going, new appliances and cabinets being delivered–it’s easy to overlook security. Because the home is often left open so workers can have access, alarm systems offer little protection. If the home is uninhabitable while work is being done, security takes on added importance. Here […]

Communicating Security Needs To A Prospective Security Guard Service

The time comes when a store, business, event, residential community or individual realizes that a well-defined security strategy with security guards is needed. Security Triggers. The realization that better security is necessary is often triggered when illegal acts are spiraling out of control. For example, if you are an event’s manager, you are anxious about […]