As Criminal Retail Gang Activity Increases, So Does The Need For Store Security Guards

Organized gangs are entering stores during business hours and stealing merchandise. Store employees can only watch helplessly. That’s where store security guards can make a difference. Southern California Retail Crime Ring Caught. Recently, four people were arrested who are suspected of stealing almost $2 million worth of merchandise from 43 stores in Orange County and […]

Security Guards At Medical Clinics Help Keep the Peace

A man showing symptoms of COVID demands a rapid test and then becomes furious when none are available. A woman walks into a clinic without wearing a mask and refuses to put one on when asked. These are just some of the situations nurses and physicians at medical clinics are facing daily, prompting many medical […]

Storage Facility Onsite Security Guards Can Help Stop Break-Ins

A recent break-in at a Glendale, California storage facility highlights the need for onsite security guards. Owners of a storage unit at Glendale Public Storage lost at least $75,000 worth of sports memorabilia and comic books that they stored in their unit. The facility was broken into twice in one day. First, thieves broke into […]

Need For Security Guards Increase As Proof Of Vaccination Requirements Begin

Cities and counties across California and Arizona are beginning to require proof of vaccination before entering public spaces. The Los Angeles City Council recently voted unanimously to move forward with an indoor-only proposal. In Phoenix, proof of vaccination is required for upcoming outdoor concerts.  Not wanting their employees to monitor who is and who isn’t […]

New Mask Mandates Mean More Security Guard Protection Needed

Government officials throughout California are recommending that the public once again wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. Judging from the behavior of some individuals when previous mask requirements were in place, retail security guards will be needed to keep order. Los Angeles County has made indoor mask wearing mandatory. Over 10 other California counties […]

Cruise Ships Hiring Security Guards For Terminal Security

Cruise ship passengers were hit hard by the COVID virus. As cruise ships begin to resume their sailing schedules, cruise companies are hiring security guards to help implement safety and monitoring procedures on land to keep passengers safe prior to boarding. Cruise operators can’t afford an outbreak to occur while a ship is out to […]

Security Guards Often First On The Scene To Investigate Criminal Activity

With a surge in crime occurring in cities across the county (including Los Angeles and Phoenix), security guards are often the first on the scene during or after a crime occurs. Security guards must make a quick decision on how to respond when confronting a suspect. De-Escalation Techniques. Unless an instance involves violent or dangerous […]

Film Production in Los Angeles Rebounds Prompting Need for Security Services

As gathering restrictions lift in Southern California, film production in the Los Angeles area is making a comeback. The increase in activity means that security guards at filming locations are needed to ensure the safety of the film crew and the public. Film Location Security Guard Duties. Security guards play a host of roles while […]

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 […]