Forcing Bank Robbers To Think Twice

With all the high tech ways of separating us from our money, bank robberies are still a popular method for thieves to grab some fast cash. According to the FBI’s bank crime statistics for 2016 (the last available year), 4,251 robberies occurred nationwide at banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions. Bank robberies leave […]

Pharmacy Security: Keeping Drugs Out Of The Wrong Hands

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), California leads the country in the most pharmacy robberies. As the opioid epidemic continues, those who are desperate to use or sell drugs see pharmacies as a quick supply source. The federal government requires pharmacies to follow certain regulations including keeping all controlled substances in securely locked cabinets. […]

Prom Season Approaches—Will Students Be Safe?

Prom season is almost upon us. It’s a time for students to put on their finest attire and celebrate the approaching end of the school year. While teachers, staff and parents often act as chaperones, these celebrations, like any large events, need security personnel in place to ensure they are safe for all. A lot […]

Feeling Secure In A Retirement Community

Retirement communities are for those who want to enjoy their later years in comfort while knowing that if an emergency occurs, staff is ready to respond. Whether the communities are made up of single-family homes, condos or apartments—management has an obligation to do what’s necessary to keep residents safe. Crime against seniors in these communities […]

Festival Season Begins With Tighter Security

The Las Vegas mass shooting took place a little over six months ago and now we’re headed into the spring festival season. Coachella starts this weekend. While the majority of spring festivals are not as large as Coachella (it’s expecting a crowd of 250,000), many of its security measures can be applied to smaller gatherings. […]

How Security Guards Increase Employee & Customer Peace of Mind

We live in a world where our sense of security at work can easily be shattered. One minute we’re busy at our desk or helping customers, the next we could be running for our lives. One way businesses can help employees and customers feel more confident of their security is by the use of security […]

Adding An Extra Layer of Security

With the concern recently about security at schools, events and other public places, it’s hard to imagine that untrained staff at these locations can see and respond to all the possible safety threats that may arise around them. Extra Ears and Eyes. Employees at schools, events, retail stores, nightclubs, public facilities and commercial businesses are […]

School Security—No Easy Answers

As the Parkland, Florida school massacre shows us, trying to prevent school shootings and other violence on campuses is a tremendous challenge. Until elected officials make strides on gun safety and mental health issues, the bottom line is that schools are pretty much on their own to find ways to keep their students safe. Counseling. […]

Another Week…Another School Shooting. When Will It Stop?

Another school shooting in the U.S.–this time in the city just voted the safest in Florida—Parkland. Seventeen people were killed and 15 were wounded. Only 45 days into 2018 and there has already been eight school shootings that have resulted in injury or death—and these don’t count the number of times a gun was discharged […]

Interesting Facts About Shoplifting

Shoplifters steal from all sorts of stores—from big retailers to thrift shops. There isn’t a certain profile of a shoplifter—they are from all age groups, many work and they often pay for an item while stealing another. Here are some other statistics about shoplifting from the National Association of Shoplifting Prevention. –Shoplifting is often not […]