Hotel Pool Security

Hotel guests are entitled to have a good time during their stay, but some behavior crosses the line—especially when alcohol is involved. The hotel pool is an area where extra policing should take place since poor behavior can lead to serious accidents. Making Sure Posted Rules Are Followed. Most pool rules include no glass containers […]

Security Guards Safeguard Property & People During Strikes and Protests

Our 1st Amendment right includes the right to peacefully assemble. But as we know, protests and strikes can be emotionally charged and don’t always remain peaceful. Preparation Is Key. In these troubled times, companies need to prepare for the unexpected. Remember the Occupy Wall Street movement? Protesters occupied banks and corporate headquarters for two months. What if […]

Protecting Our Nation’s Energy Resources

Energy plants and solar installations play an important role in our country’s infrastructure by providing uninterrupted power to local communities. Because of this, security of these energy sources is critical. Energy companies must address the possibility of cyber attacks to their operations as well as onsite incidents. For onsite safety and security, energy companies turn […]

Security Personnel at Office Entrances—Safeguarding Your Employees

The recent mass murder of 12 people in a municipal building in Virginia Beach sheds light on building access security. If an individual intent on creating mayhem, whether employee or visitor, is forced to walk through an entrance checkpoint, complete with a metal detector, would that person have second thoughts? It’s a tough question to […]

Hotel and Hospitality Security Guard Services in Uncertain Times

We live in uncertain times, no question about it. With breaking news of mass shootings throughout the year, people feel vulnerable in public places. One of those places was the luxurious Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas—the base of operations for one of the deadliest shootings ever by an individual. From a security standpoint, we […]

Personal Security In The Age of Stalkers

You don’t have to be a celebrity to become the victim of a stalker. Stalkers can be ex-boyfriends, disgruntled co-workers or someone who has become obsessed with you for no apparent reason. If somebody threatens your or makes you feel unsafe, contact the police at once. Even if a restraining order is in place, however, […]

The Role of Security Guards During A Fire

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were almost 100,000 nonresidential building fires in 2016. The leading causes were cooking, carelessness, arson and electrical and heating malfunction. The dollar loss was over $2 billion. An important role of business security guard staff is to be on the lookout for potential fire hazards and to alert […]

Protecting Houses of Worship

Hate crimes are on the rise. In the last 3 years alone, over 50 people in the U.S. have been killed inside their church, synagogue or mosque. These tragedies remind us that we need to do much more to secure the very places where we seek peace and protection. Congregations are easy targets for theft, […]

Security at Assisted Living Facilities

Family members who must place a loved one an assisted living facility should have the peace of mind of knowing that their relative is safe. Unfortunately, acts of theft and violence can occur if security is lax. That’s where a strong assisted living security guard staff can make the difference. Basic Safety. There are more […]

School Security Guard Saves The Life of Seventh Grader

We sometimes overlook the heroic acts by school security guards that happen daily around the country. One example occurred in a middle school in White Oaks, Maryland involving Freddie Davis, a security guard at the school for five years. During a recent lunch hour, students alerted him that one of their friends was choking. He […]