Security Guard Patrols Critical Even in Gated Communities

Recently, a couple living in a gated community in Arcadia was burglarized and their Telsa stolen. Even though gated communities have some sort of entry security feature, homeowners are still vulnerable. That’s why gated community security guard patrols are so necessary. False Sense of Security. Homeowners in gated communities often believe their neighborhoods are safer […]

As A New School Year Begins, Cities Are Hiring Security Guards To Improve School Safety

The Malibu City Council is considering hiring security guards to improve school safety in light of recent school shootings. The local sheriffs’ department says it doesn’t have enough personnel to secure all the city campuses. Guards Create Rapport With Students. One of the benefits of having assigned guards to schools is that the guards build […]

Millions of Dollars in Jewelry Stolen From Armored Truck

When security fails, the results can be devastating. Recently, millions of dollars in jewelry were stolen from an armored truck while the guards left the vehicle unattended at a rest stop in Lebec outside of Los Angeles. After the guards returned, they saw that the lock to the truck was broken and the gems and […]

Stepping Up Security In An Increasingly Divided World

With people taking sides on all sorts of hot-button issues, passions run deep. The chance that emotions can spill over into violence is a real concern. Organizations and businesses are hiring security guards to protect people and property. Churches Hire Security Guards. In Fresno, the Roman Catholic Diocese was notified of potential threats soon after […]

July 4 Brings Celebrations and Heightened Fire Danger—Fire Watch Security Needed

The Fourth of July is almost here. Unfortunately, with the holiday comes the use of illegal fireworks. All too often, sparks from illegal fireworks land on rooftops and in vegetation that can then cause a fire. In locations where these illegal fireworks are a common problem, businesses need to hire fire watch security guards to […]

A Shortage of Police Means Greater Need For Security Guards

Cities in California and Arizona are facing a shortage of police officers. In Phoenix, the shortfall is 400 officers.  San Francisco is 600 officers short. A police shortage means a greater need for security guards. Preventing Criminal Acts. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity. If criminals think they can get away with an illegal act, […]

Complete Sadness

Our hearts go out to the families of the children and teachers who lost their lives in the school shooting in Texas. We live in an increasingly violent society where people who shop in a grocery store or pray in church and now children who attend school are regularly targeted by gunmen. As a security […]

Stop Employee Theft Using Security Guards

Whether you operate a retail store, warehouse, medical supply company or another type of business where employees may be tempted to steal equipment, merchandise or cash, having a security guard presence on-site can help stop employee theft activity. Inside-Jobs Impact Businesses. Employee theft is a $50 billion a year problem. According to the U.S. Chamber […]

Spring And Summer Music Events Are Back With Added Security

Large music events are beginning to take place again after a two-year hiatus. Coachella and others have kicked off the outdoor music festival season. Over 50 large music events are scheduled for 2022 in California and Arizona with hundreds of smaller events in the works. Pent-up enthusiasm for these festivals means more enthusiastic crowds–and the […]

Another Beverly Hills Stores Hit By Robbers, Retail Security Guards Now Patrol The Streets

A high-end jewelry store was recently hit by smash-and-grab robbers–thieves were in an out of the store within minutes with hundreds of thousands of dollars in diamonds and other fine jewelry. Private retail security guards have now been assigned to patrol the streets. Police Can’t Be Everywhere. Police resources are limited. They can’t be everywhere. […]