Happy Holidays From Access Control Security

We hope your holidays will be filled with happiness and joy as we near the end of another challenging year. We have much to be thankful for, despite the unsettling world around us. Our guards have been on the frontlines of the pandemic–at hospitals, events and retail stores. They’ve seen the overwhelmingly good in people […]

Gated Communities Hiring Security Guards To Prevent Package Theft

Packages left on doorsteps are a prime target for thieves, especially during the holidays. Gated communities are hiring security guards to patrol neighborhoods to prevent thieves from stealing delivered packages. Relying on Package Delivery. According to C+R Research, 92 percent of consumers plan to shop online during the holidays. In addition to the convenience of […]

Gated Communities Increase Security Measures During The Holidays

Most people see the holidays as a time of joy and family get-togethers. Criminals see the holidays as an opportunity to break into homes to steal gifts and other valuables. Gated communities are not immune to holiday crime. Many gated community management companies, especially in high-end areas such as Calabasas and Beverly Hills, add security […]

Security Guards Helping Los Angeles County Businesses Comply With Vaccination Mandate

  As the proof of vaccination mandate takes effect in Los Angeles County, security guards are helping business owners with the verification process. Businesses face up to $1,000 per violation if they fail to check a customer’s vaccination status. Taking Employees Out Of The Mix. Business owners say they dread having their employees ask customers […]

San Francisco Families Hire Security Guards To Combat Surge In Crime

More than 150 families in the San Francisco area have hired security guards to protect them and their property from a surge in criminal activity. Vulnerable families have tried everything–from alarms to security lighting to cameras–but the crime wave continues. Security devices aren’t deterring criminals. Many brazenly commit break-ins in daylight and even when they […]

As Criminal Retail Gang Activity Increases, So Does The Need For Store Security Guards

Organized gangs are entering stores during business hours and stealing merchandise. Store employees can only watch helplessly. That’s where store security guards can make a difference. Southern California Retail Crime Ring Caught. Recently, four people were arrested who are suspected of stealing almost $2 million worth of merchandise from 43 stores in Orange County and […]

Security Guards At Medical Clinics Help Keep the Peace

A man showing symptoms of COVID demands a rapid test and then becomes furious when none are available. A woman walks into a clinic without wearing a mask and refuses to put one on when asked. These are just some of the situations nurses and physicians at medical clinics are facing daily, prompting many medical […]

Storage Facility Onsite Security Guards Can Help Stop Break-Ins

A recent break-in at a Glendale, California storage facility highlights the need for onsite security guards. Owners of a storage unit at Glendale Public Storage lost at least $75,000 worth of sports memorabilia and comic books that they stored in their unit. The facility was broken into twice in one day. First, thieves broke into […]

Need For Security Guards Increase As Proof Of Vaccination Requirements Begin

Cities and counties across California and Arizona are beginning to require proof of vaccination before entering public spaces. The Los Angeles City Council recently voted unanimously to move forward with an indoor-only proposal. In Phoenix, proof of vaccination is required for upcoming outdoor concerts.  Not wanting their employees to monitor who is and who isn’t […]

New Mask Mandates Mean More Security Guard Protection Needed

Government officials throughout California are recommending that the public once again wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. Judging from the behavior of some individuals when previous mask requirements were in place, retail security guards will be needed to keep order. Los Angeles County has made indoor mask wearing mandatory. Over 10 other California counties […]