Security Personnel at Office Entrances—Safeguarding Your Employees

The recent mass murder of 12 people in a municipal building in Virginia Beach sheds light on building access security. If an individual intent on creating mayhem, whether employee or visitor, is forced to walk through an entrance checkpoint, complete with a metal detector, would that person have second thoughts? It’s a tough question to […]

Hotel and Hospitality Security Guard Services in Uncertain Times

We live in uncertain times, no question about it. With breaking news of mass shootings throughout the year, people feel vulnerable in public places. One of those places was the luxurious Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas—the base of operations for one of the deadliest shootings ever by an individual. From a security standpoint, we […]

Personal Security In The Age of Stalkers

You don’t have to be a celebrity to become the victim of a stalker. Stalkers can be ex-boyfriends, disgruntled co-workers or someone who has become obsessed with you for no apparent reason. If somebody threatens your or makes you feel unsafe, contact the police at once. Even if a restraining order is in place, however, […]

The Role of Security Guards During A Fire

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were almost 100,000 nonresidential building fires in 2016. The leading causes were cooking, carelessness, arson and electrical and heating malfunction. The dollar loss was over $2 billion. An important role of business security guard staff is to be on the lookout for potential fire hazards and to alert […]

Protecting Houses of Worship

Hate crimes are on the rise. In the last 3 years alone, over 50 people in the U.S. have been killed inside their church, synagogue or mosque. These tragedies remind us that we need to do much more to secure the very places where we seek peace and protection. Congregations are easy targets for theft, […]

Security at Assisted Living Facilities

Family members who must place a loved one an assisted living facility should have the peace of mind of knowing that their relative is safe. Unfortunately, acts of theft and violence can occur if security is lax. That’s where a strong assisted living security guard staff can make the difference. Basic Safety. There are more […]

School Security Guard Saves The Life of Seventh Grader

We sometimes overlook the heroic acts by school security guards that happen daily around the country. One example occurred in a middle school in White Oaks, Maryland involving Freddie Davis, a security guard at the school for five years. During a recent lunch hour, students alerted him that one of their friends was choking. He […]

Gated communities: Are they really safe?

There is no guarantee that homes within gated communities will be safe from break-ins. A gate, an attendant and a few surveillance cameras alone won’t stop professional criminals. To them, the potential on the other side of the gate makes breaking in too tempting. Case in point are the dozens of break-ins of homes owned […]

Outdoor Festival Season and Event Security

Festival season is upon us.  Spring through summer is when outdoor festivals are held just about every weekend. While a large part of the festival organizers’ duties is to create unique, positive experiences, a good portion of their time should be devoted to determining how to keep the festival grounds safe for patrons. Event Security […]

Security Tips For Fast Food Restaurants

Customers select fast food restaurants because they can order, grab their food and be out in minutes. Robbers see these restaurants much in the same way—get in, steal and get out quickly.   To add to a fast food restaurant’s security concerns, not all crimes involve robbery. Countless news stories report the bad behavior of […]