Retail stores and malls have been closed for almost two months. Shutting down is hard, but it’s even harder after realizing that your store or mall has been broken into. That’s why storeowners and property managers are enlisting the help of retail security guards to patrol locations to stop trespassers and would-be robbers while businesses remain shut.

According to Safewise.com, one of the biggest crime threats is burglary of commercial businesses left vacant. These sites are particularly vulnerable as the virus has hit the ranks of law enforcement hard. That means regular police patrols and their response times are reduced.

Around-The-Clock Security. While retailers will have removed cash from the site, criminals are still targeting items that can be quickly sold online or on the black market—electronics, high-end liquor, designer clothing, jeans and cigarettes. Access Control Security  guards are trained in observation and patrol techniques, laws of arrest, the appropriate use of force and trespassing laws. If they spot suspicious behavior, they immediately address the situation and, when necessary, detain the individual or individuals until police arrive.

Security As Stores Reopen. Even as stores slowly reopen, retail and mall security officers are needed to keep order and ensure city and state-mandated safety procedures are in place by customers and store employees. If a customer refuses to abide by these procedures, it is the security guard’s responsibility to ask the customer to comply and take the proper steps if the request is ignored. With a security guard on site, employees can focus on serving customers instead of responding to security issues.

To request a security quote for retail or mall security guard services in California and Arizona, give Access Control Security a call at 877-482-7324  or go to https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request to get a quote.