Make Sure Your Campsite Is Secure

While camping is an opportunity to get away from city life, city problems find their way into campgrounds. No campsite is completely protected. Being in a tent leaves you vulnerable—the tragic shooting of a father at Malibu Creek State Park while tent camping with his young daughters is the most recent example. This and other […]

Are Gated Communities Safer?

Better protection from criminal activity is often what prompts individuals to buy homes in gated communities. And they’re right. According to a 2013 Department of Justice report, “In the 2004–11 period, residences located in gated or walled communities (20.1 burglaries per 1,000 households) were burglarized at a lower rate than residences not located in gated […]

Protect Your Belongings During Your Next Beach Trip

A trip to the beach is supposed to be a fun time—sand, sun and water. But it’s also a time when we often leave out belongings unattended—making it easy for thieves to grab wallets and cell phones. Here are tips to keep your personal items secure. Position Your Towels Near a Lifeguard Station. Not only […]

Forcing Bank Robbers To Think Twice

With all the high tech ways of separating us from our money, bank robberies are still a popular method for thieves to grab some fast cash. According to the FBI’s bank crime statistics for 2016 (the last available year), 4,251 robberies occurred nationwide at banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions. Bank robberies leave […]

Pharmacy Security: Keeping Drugs Out Of The Wrong Hands

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), California leads the country in the most pharmacy robberies. As the opioid epidemic continues, those who are desperate to use or sell drugs see pharmacies as a quick supply source. The federal government requires pharmacies to follow certain regulations including keeping all controlled substances in securely locked cabinets. […]

Preventing Theft & Vandalism at Car Dealerships

Imagine leaving millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise outside, every day. Most businesses would never think of it. Yet, for car dealers, placing their merchandise outside, on display, is a fact. Protecting their vehicles from theft and vandalism is serious business. Lighting. Most theft and vandalism takes place at night. Add an abundance of lighting […]

Security Guard Training Opportunities Through ACS

If you think you have what it takes to be a security guard in today’s sometimes tumultuous world, Access Control Security if now offering Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) online training that qualifies participants for their California Security Guard Card. Training Requirements. Individuals must successfully pass an initial 8-hour guard training course and […]

Vacation Safeguards

Planning a summer vacation should also include planning to keep your home secure while you’re away. Nothing can put a damper on an enjoyable trip than to come back to a burglarized home. Here are tips to protect your home while you’re on vacation. Light Timers. Set timers to turn on lights during evening hours. […]

Small Business Office Security—Keeping Employees Safe

As the recent explosion at an Aliso Viejo medical building shows, terror and tragedy can happen at any time and at any place. While not all tragic situations can be prevented, there are tactics to keep employees at small businesses safe. Install A Secure Entry System. Select a system that must be activated and deactivated […]

Security Planning When Traveling Abroad

Many in the U.S. will be traveling abroad this summer. While traveling overseas is still overwhelmingly safe, in the current world environment it makes sense to take precautions. When preparing your trip, here are overseas “before you go” travel tips from the FBI. Know local laws and customs. These may include dress standards, photography restrictions […]