Retail stores and malls have been closed for almost two months. Shutting down is hard, but it’s even harder after realizing that your store or mall has been broken into. That’s why storeowners and property managers are enlisting the help of retail security guards to patrol locations to stop trespassers and would-be robbers while businesses […]
Bank security guards are a common sight in many locations—and with good reason. According to FBI statistics, over 3,000 bank robberies occurred in 2018. Now, factor in the COVID-19 pandemic and bank security guards are more important than ever. Monitoring Bank Customers. Many bank and credit union branches are closed or only allow a limited […]
With the growing concern about the coronavirus, hospitals are on high alert when receiving new patients. Hospital security guards stationed in emergency rooms are on the front lines. In addition to their duties of helping manage the flow of patients and addressing violent or unruly patient behavior, emergency room security guards must now be on […]
A business viewed as high risk for safety and security by its insurance company is going to pay a significantly higher insurance premium than a business considered low risk. While some industries are inherently more dangerous than others are, all businesses can take measures to lower their security vulnerabilities—enough so that its insurance company takes […]
People expect a security guard to be well trained in security and safety measures. Acquiring these skills and passing the required license certification courses is just the start. There is so much more to being a first-rate security guard. Excellent Communication Skills. Much of a security guard’s duties involve interacting with the public. This interaction […]
Shopping center security guards’ day-to-day duties often involve preventing shoplifting, break-ins and vandalism. On some days, however, their quick action can save lives. Such was the case in San Jose recently. A retail center security guard was patrolling the San Jose shopping center when he decided to check out a car parked in a remote […]
The church shooting in Texas is yet another example of violence in the even most sacred of places. In a matter of seconds, the shooter killed two parishioners before he was shot and killed. The death of two innocent lives is tragic but it could have been much worse. The church member who immediately took […]
Many lucky people will be receiving big-ticket items for Christmas—TVs, jewelry and electronics. Don’t broadcast your gifts to would-be thieves. Take care in keeping these items secure. Watch What Goes In The Trash. Stacking empty boxes into overflowing trash bins announces to the world what you received for Christmas. Cut up boxes so they fit […]
For many non-retail businesses, the holidays are a time to close shop—anywhere from a few days to a week or more. Employees love the idea of their employer shutting down so they can enjoy time off. Criminals see it as an opportunity break into an unoccupied office to grab computers, cash or anything else of […]
Instances of retail security guards stopping shoplifters and other criminals are common. These unsung heroes prevent crime every day and assist police in apprehending suspects. That was the case of a shoplifter in Florida with a penchant for Legos. The thief had hit a Target store and made off with high priced Lego boxsets. He […]
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Shopping Center Security During the Holidays
