The holiday season is usually a time of joy and good will towards others. This year is different—as was the case at a Costco store in Tustin, California. A man with a bullhorn, climbed onto a clothing display to voice his views on mask wearing. In these times of high anxiety, store security guards can […]
Home security during the holidays should be top of mind for homeowners. This is especially true this holiday season with so many packages being delivered as we shop online instead of in stores. There are several measures to take to prevent theft and break-ins during the holidays. Hide Delivered Packages. Criminals cruise neighborhoods looking for […]
Security guard companies in Los Angeles and Long Beach offer protection services to retail stores, office buildings, hospitals and other businesses and institutions. But are they all the same? The answer is no. The differences in experience levels and proper credentialing can be substantial. In addition, hiring unlicensed security guards to secure your business can […]
Pharmacies can be easy targets for criminals. Such was the case in Thousand Oaks, CA where three separate pharmacies were robbed in three months. A thief entered by breaking through a wall from an adjoining business after both stores were closed. The thief was after prescription drugs. Fortunately, the criminal was tracked down and arrested […]
As the election nears, stores and offices are preparing for possible civil unrest and protests. Stores are boarding up their windows and doors to protect from damage and looting. Police cannot be everywhere so business owners are turning to private security guards to defend their property, says Access Control Security (ACS), a security guard company […]
Recent news reports about individuals working as unlicensed security guards are cause for concern. Unlicensed and untrained individuals touting themselves as security guards can create all sorts of serious problems—from inappropriate and unprofessional behavior to serious altercations or even death. Hiring unlicensed guards is not only reckless, but puts lives at risk. Legal Consequences. When […]
New Northern California fires, including the Glass Fire in Napa-Sonoma wine country and the Zogg Fire in Shasta County are forcing more than 50,000 thousand residents to flee their homes. In Napa County alone, more than 5,000 people are facing mandatory evacuation orders. Many wineries in the region have been evacuated. Some are already destroyed […]
Much has changed in the past seven months in the security guard industry. In normal times, guards are typically dispatched to secure outdoor festivals, concerts and sporting events in spring, summer and early fall in California and Arizona. They are hired for large private functions including corporate meetings and weddings. With those gatherings are on […]
Late last month, McDonald’s announced that it is requiring customers to wear face masks when entering its 14,000 U.S. restaurants. It follows other major chains such as Starbucks and Panera Bread. State mandatory face mask wearing rules are already in effect for restaurants throughout California and in counties in Arizona. Los Angeles County has the […]
One of the most unsettling issues facing retail stores is how to address customers who refuse to wear masks while shopping—despite prominent signs at entrances saying that they must. Security guards are relieving some of the enforcement pressures that would otherwise rest with store employees. Mask Wearing Compliance Remains A Challenge. A Pew Research study […]
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