Helping to get the unhoused off the streets should be the highest priority for every elected official. In some cases, homeless individuals suffer from mental illness or drug addiction and they resort to theft and vandalism. When business owners and community members see such types of crime rising where they work or live, they should […]
Los Angeles-area restaurants and shops are experiencing an increase in nighttime burglaries. Some locations have been hit multiple times. Enlisting the services of overnight security guards is one way to stop these criminals. Crime of Opportunity. Burglars select locations in which they can gain easy access—usually those with glass entry doors or large glass frontage […]
When a man armed with an AR15 entered a social services center and fired a shot, the security guard on duty did what he was trained to do—subdue the man until police arrived. The guard, Reynaldo Beckford, used his 20 years of security guard experience during the struggle. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the […]
After three years of pandemic shutdowns, businesses are back to holding holiday parties for their employees. As festive as the occasions may be, there is a security element that needs to be addressed. As we’ve seen, a disgruntled employee may see an office party as the time to vent their anger. Hire Temporary Guards. Holiday […]
Target projected its retail inventory losses would increase at least by $400 million this year over 2021 primarily due to organized crime rings. With holiday shopping in full swing, Target and other retailers are looking to increase security measures including hiring more security guards to keep criminals from stealing from their stores. Things Are Getting […]
Holiday shopping seems to come earlier and earlier each year. Shopping malls and centers need to increase the use of security guards at their locations earlier too. Retail crime in general is getting worse. Look for the crime numbers to be even higher during the holidays. Here are tips for hiring retail security guards for […]
Police uncovered more than 120 pieces of heavy machinery and construction equipment that law enforcement believe were stolen. The equipment was being stripped of identification numbers and repainted. Construction site security guards are critical to helping prevent thieves from stealing expensive equipment and supplies. On The Market. Criminals work fast. After removing serial numbers, they […]
A chronic shoplifter was finally arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly being linked to 50 thefts. According to the LAPD, there were 3,744 reports of shoplifting incidents in Los Angeles from January 1 through August 31, 2022. For many small businesses, shoplifting is a constant threat. Retailers are turning to security guards to prevent thieves […]
While many people believe COVID is under control, it’s still killing hundreds of mostly older Americans each month. Security guards are needed at assisted living facilities to test the temperatures of all those who enter and ensure proper mask wearing. According to a Los Angeles Times article, almost 800 people died in Los Angeles County […]
Last year, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) was down over 130 security officers–from 374 to 240. Not surprising, there were 332 batteries, 75 aggravated assaults and 12 arsons on LAUSD campuses in 2021. Private security guards assigned to schools can help stem the number of these violent incidents. Providing Support. Private security guards […]
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