San Francisco Security Guard Stops Assault; Says “Just Trying To Help”

Security guards are often unsung heroes as they help people in need, prevent crime and protect property on a daily basis. It’s only when their actions are caught on camera that their positive deeds become known. Such was the case when a San Francisco security guard stopped the assault of an elderly woman. The 76-year-old […]

Retailers Add Security Guards To Protect Against Possible Unrest

As the country braces itself for the outcome of the Minnesota trial, local retailers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and other California cities are preparing for possible disturbances that could result in damage to their property. They don’t want a repeat of last year. Many business owners were unprepared when summer unrest resulted in millions […]

Need for Security Guards Increase As Organized Crime Ring Theft Skyrockets; Los Angeles and San Francisco Lead Nation

Retailers already suffering financially from capacity restrictions are seeing a sharp rise in organized retail crime. Los Angeles and San Francisco are two of the top five cities for organized crime in the nation, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Security guards help prevent organized retail crime by patrolling stores and watching entrances. Targeted […]

Parking Lot Security Guards Protect Against Soaring Catalytic Converter Thefts

Catalytic converter theft is on the rise across the country. In San Diego County, the number of catalytic converter thefts rose 600 percent during the last half of 2020. These converters are located under a vehicle and process gas pollutants into cleaner emissions. Because no vehicle break-in is required, they can be stolen within minutes. […]

Security Guard Services For New Mass Vaccination Sites

As the federal government opens mass vaccination sites such as the ones in Oakland at the Oakland Coliseum and in Los Angeles at Cal State University, Los Angeles, security guards are being assigned so that the vaccination process goes smoothly. These large vaccination sites will be capable of administrating thousands of shots a day. That […]

Vaccination Sites Add Security Guards, Increase Security Measures

Locations providing COVID-19 vaccinations must not only devise a smooth distribution system, but also address security issues. Long wait times and other matters are causing confusion, short tempers and frazzled nerves.  At a Riverside, California vaccination site, people had to wait 1 1/2 hours to get vaccinated, even with an appointment. Arizona has become the […]

Public And Private Property Owners Increasing Security Guard Presence Over Threats Of Unrest

We all watched in horror as rioters entered and then defaced the Capitol building last week.  State and local governments in California and Arizona are making sure that similar disturbances do not happen at state owned properties. State capitols are boosting security protection measures as threats of unrest increase heading towards inauguration day on January […]

Retailers Increase Security As Demonstrators Storm Stores

Retailers increase security guard protection at their locations as large, organized groups enter stores to protest COVID-19 restrictions. Most recently, a crowd of protesters entered a shopping center and a grocery store  in Los Angeles and a mall in Phoenix. These types of demonstrations are happening around the country. In almost all cases, pushing, shoving […]

Happy New Year From Access Control Security

We wish you all a healthy, prosperous 2021.  Many businesses will be facing continuing challenges at least for a portion of the New Year. For businesses that can remain open, the soaring COVID cases means making sure customers follow all safety and health protocols. Our guards are trained to keep your business orderly and safe […]

Access Control Security Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season

While this may be a holiday season like no other and many of us with be apart from our loved ones, we hope your holidays can still be filled with happiness and joy. Although 2020 was a tumultuous year, we still have so much to be grateful for. As a security guard company, our guards […]