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 are recommending that the public mask up indoors. Security guards at store or office entrances can remind people to put on their masks. If they don’t have a mask, the guard can provide one.

Monitoring Who Enters. With a guard on duty, employees don’t have get involved when a patron or fellow employee refuses to wear a mask. Guards are trained to handle difficult or uncooperative people. Usually, verbal communication is all that’s needed. If the person remains uncooperative or becomes physical, the security guard knows how to properly escort the individual off the premises while others remain safe. From there, guards can allow the person to leave peacefully, or if needed, guards call law enforcement.

As infection rates rise, expect more counties to require masks in stores, restaurants, offices and other indoor locations. Emotions are still high when it comes to mask-wearing. A security guard can make sure that all individuals entering a property are compliant to any new rules.

Access Control Security, offering security guard services in California and Arizona, has been providing virus/health-related security services since the pandemic hit. To request a security guard quote for store, restaurant or office, give Access Control Security a call at (877) 482-7324 or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request.