Security Guards Needed At Assisted Living Facilities As COVID Continues

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 […]

As School Districts Cut Security Staffing, Crime Increases

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 […]

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 […]