Added Security Needed: Hate Crimes In California

According to the California Department of Justice, hate crimes are a continuing problem. The California DOJ released its Hate Crimes 2018 Report on July 2, 2019. The number of reported hate crimes was 1,066 in 2018. Some disturbing statistics: –Anti-Hispanic or Latino bias events rose from 126 in 2017 to 149 in 2018, an increase […]

Security For Retail Businesses

You’re thinking of opening a retail business…but have you considered the risks involved? The security concerns for retail business owners are endless. Take car dealerships. In one instance, close to 50 cars were stolen in one night. In another case, crooks stole 124 wheels from a Chevy dealer. Thieves and shoplifters are after anything they […]

Gaming Tournaments and Security

Gaming tournaments can attract huge, loyal crowds. Unfortunately, they can also attract thieves, troublemakers and those with sinister intentions. Such was the case last year when a gunman killed two at a tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. Tournament security guard services, such as those from Access Control Security, can play a big role to ensure your […]

Play Ball! Safety At Ball Parks A Top Concern

Anyone who has been to a baseball game this summer knows that security is taken seriously. And for good reason. Fans and players are vulnerable to unruly behavior by misbehaving attendees bent on causing havoc. Fan Code of Conduct. With literally tens of thousands of people entering a baseball stadium, ballpark security guards must make […]

Security Guard Services For Construction Sites

As much as $1 billion worth of equipment is stolen from construction sites every year. We’re not just talking air compressors or generators, but heavy equipment like backhoe loaders, skid steers and excavators. Imagine showing up at your job site in the morning to find half of your equipment is gone. Needless to say, this […]

Keeping Safe and Secure While Camping

Summer is the time when families head to campsites to relax, reconnect with each other and enjoy the outdoors. The vacation can be ruined if your neighboring campers party late into the night or worse, items from your campsite are stolen. Here are basic campsite security tips. Don’t Leave Valuables In Plain Sight. Lock valuables […]

Retailers: Incorporate Security Guards Into Your Overall Security Plan

Retailers tend to enlist the services of a security guard company after an incident or a string of incidents occur—an armed robbery, an increase in shoplifting or suspected employee theft. Instead of waiting until a negative event happens and the financial loss it brings, retailers should consider incorporating security guards as part of a store’s […]

Security For Shopping Centers

We all love to indulge at our local shopping center, but the luxury of having so much under one roof in a free-flowing space comes with serious security challenges. In fact, retail theft and shoplifting are on the rise, and so is vandalism and even gun violence. Still, no one wants to go through security […]

Grocery Store Shooting—Violence Can Happen Anywhere

A simple trip to the grocery store turned deadly last week when a young man was shot and killed after an argument in a Stater Brothers Market checkout line. While the killing is under investigation, it leaves the uneasy reality that tempers seem to be getting shorter these days and violence can happen even in […]

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 […]