With the holiday season almost here, shopping centers are evaluating their holiday security measures and adding extra security guards. The holidays bring an increase in shoppers and more opportunities for theft. Security Magazine highlighted key security tips. Here are some. –Have enough security staff to watch over shopping areas and be available to escort shoppers […]
According to CargoNet, 771 incidents of cargo theft took place in the second quarter of 2024, up 33 percent over the same period in 2023, with an estimated $68.5 million in losses. The need for greater security measures, including security guards to safeguard cargo on loading docks is critical. Organized Crime Rings Targeting Specific Goods. CargoNet […]
States are cracking down on security guard companies that employ unlicensed guards. When looking to hire a security guard company for your security needs, be sure the company can provide proof that it only employs licensed security guards and provides ongoing training. Testing And Training. Obtaining a security guard license requires hours of training (the […]
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, 1,020,729 cars were stolen in 2023, an all-time high. California had the most vehicle thefts in 2023 with 208,668. Washington D.C. had the most thefts per 100,000 people. Strong security measures including enlisting the services of parking security guards can help reduce car theft. Prevention. Cars parked in […]
The recent tragic school shooting in Georgia is a reminder that we need to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting students. Strong school security measures can help stop those who are intent on causing violence on school campuses. School Security: Schools are adding mandatory administrative office check-ins, metal detectors and fencing to stop intruders. […]
Combining on-site security guards with the latest security technology provides the thorough security coverage needed in today’s uncertain world. Human Factor. Trying to prevent break-ins, vandalism and other illegal behavior with only a security camera that records events for later viewing is ineffective. Onsite security personnel patrol in areas that cameras cannot reach. If guards […]
Culver City is the latest city to require security screenings before individuals can enter city council meetings. Those wanting to enter will need to pass through a metal detector and have their bags searched. The need for enhanced security measures at public meetings is a sign of the times. Need For Security at Government Meetings. […]
A woman shoplifted at least 30 times from the same store before being caught. It’s another example of why retail security guards are needed in stores and shopping centers. Shoplifting Spree. The suspected shoplifter stole about $6,000 in merchandise, mostly handbags and jeans, from a TJ Maxx store in Long Beach, California. The retailer’s employees […]
Access Control Security (ACS), a California-based security guard company with offices in five states and Washington, D.C., has seen the demand for its retail security guard services grow more than 30 percent over the last year as increases in retail theft have left many store owners looking for help. “Criminal retail gangs are a huge […]
CargoNet reports that there were more than 200 cargo thefts per month in the US in 2023, a 57 percent rise from the year before. Between December 2023 and January 2, 2024, during the height of the holiday season, 205 thefts took place, says CargoNet, which tracks cargo thefts. California and Texas each had 37. […]
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Shopping Center Security During the Holidays
