Organized Retail Crime on the Rise

According to a report by the National Retail Federation (NRF), “Organized Retail Crime is on the rise. Criminals are looking for items that can be stolen and quickly sold: designer clothing, denim pants, razors, infant formula and design handbags top the list.” This results in billions of dollars in losses by retailers every year. A […]

Protecting Your Gas Station From Theft

According to FBI statistics, over 8,000 gas stations robberies occured in the U.S. in 2016. Gas stations are susceptible to crime because of the ease of access to cash, cigarettes and beer and the ability to leave quickly in a waiting vehicle. Take these steps to reduce the chance of gas station crime. Configure Cash […]

School Shootings: All Too Common

Our hearts go out to the families and victims of the Saugus High School shooting. It’s unimaginable to think you could send your child to school in the morning and never see them alive again. Yet, that’s what parents are going through today. Properly securing schools to prevent student shooters will always be a challenge. […]

Thieves Walk Out Of Nike Store With Armloads of Merchandise

A group of men recently walked into a Redlands Nike Factory Store, grabbed shoes and clothing and left without paying. Employees and customers helplessly looked on. The store had been robbed in this same manner multiple times. Brazen, organized thieves like the ones who robbed the Nike Store stake out their target before committing their […]

How Security Guards Help Ensure Worker Safety In Small Manufacturing Plants

One of an employer’s most important responsibilities is to keep its workers secure. For small manufacturers, worker safety goes beyond making sure machines operate properly and employees aren’t exposed to hazardous materials. Perimeter Security. Small manufacturers should consider adding fencing, manned guard gates and surveillance cameras around the perimeter of the facility. These security measures […]

One Year Later–Time To Reflect

It’s been one year since the Borderline shooting that took 12 lives in Thousand Oaks. The community honored the victims with beautiful remembrances and the dedication of a Healing Garden. If this kind of tragedy can happen in one of the safest cities in America, it can happen anywhere. Please be vigilant. If you hear […]

Retail Security Check List As The Holidays Near

For retailers, the holiday shopping seasons can mean the difference between a successful and unsuccessful year. A lot is riding on meeting sales goals. Shoplifting and employee theft can undercut even the most successful marketing efforts. Here are holiday security tips for retailers. Configure Store Layout With Security In Mind. Extra merchandise, displays, signage and […]

Security Guards Maintain Order In The Age Of Selfies and Social Media

Overzealous individuals are hard enough to control at concerts, sporting events or at dozens of other types of public and private places. However, when you add into the mix the desire by some to stand out from the rest—with a dangerous selfie or other stunt to post on social media–the need for a visible security […]

Homeless Crisis Brings Out Need For Private Security Guards

Cities of every size are experiencing a homeless crisis. In California, an estimated 130,000 are homeless, many with mental illness or drug issues. Until a solution is devised to solve this serious problem, the volume of homeless on the streets will continue to create an environment that makes the public feel unsafe. A recent Los […]

Security During Power Shutdowns

It’s happening across California—electric utility companies are shutting off power to help prevent fires. Entire neighborhoods are left in the dark—sometimes for days. During these shutoffs, security devices, if powered by electricity, are useless. Security doorbells, alarm systems, cameras and outside motion detector lighting are unable to function. It’s the perfect environment for crime. We’ve […]