No matter where they’re located, business parks should have a security presence, especially in today’s world. Ideally, businesses in business parks want to keep their employees and visitors safe from harm. They also want to make sure their money, equipment and valuable assets are protected from thieves. Business parks can benefit from having security cameras… Read more »
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Should Warehouses Have a Security Presence?
If you were a smart criminal, would you rob one house to get one high-end TV or would you go where the TVs were plentiful, like a warehouse full of them? Obviously, warehouses should have a security presence. Criminals know that warehouses are full of items they could steal and make money on. Any unsecured… Read more »
As Outdoor Events Make Their Comeback, Remember to Hire Security Guards
The coronavirus pandemic meant the cancellation of many events, including outdoor ones. That said, it looks like things are getting a bit back to normal such that more outdoor events will be scheduled and actually take place this year. What types of guards should you consider hiring for them? Bodyguards If you’ve got someone famous… Read more »
How Security Guards Can Help Us Return to Normalcy
The health experts and government leaders have spoken. You need to “mask up” to use most professional services. It’s for your safety and the safety of others during these pandemic times. No one wants to get the coronavirus. It could cause lingering side effects or even death. With that in mind, security guards have a… Read more »
How the Job Description of a Security Guard Has Evolved Over the Years
We see security guards around town and take them as a “given.” They’re normal and not at all unusual in today’s modern society. But it wasn’t always like it is today. For hundreds of years, there weren’t law enforcement agencies or security guards. There were, however, “watchmen,” who kept watch over people, groups or places…. Read more »
How Schools Can Improve Their Security Measures
Schools can and should improve security measures. No parent wants to find out their kid suffered from a gunshot wound at school. Sadly, we live in an era where gun violence is all too common in schools. But we also have technology and manpower to ramp up security, so all hope is not lost. Proactive… Read more »
How to Hire the Right Private Security Company in Western New York
Are you thinking of hiring a private security company? If so, what are some things you should keep in mind? For starters, legitimate security companies are licensed. In New York State, for instance, requirements to be a licensed “Watch, Guard or Patrol Agency” include: • You must be 25 years of age, a principal in the… Read more »
Is It Better To Hire Armed Security Guards Or Unarmed Ones?
So you’ve been thinking about hiring a security guard or team of guards for your business in Western New York. Do you need armed guards or unarmed guards? The Times for Armed Guards Armed guards carry firearms at all times and can use them when needed. After all, they’ve been trained and licensed to use… Read more »
Should You Use a Security Guard to Check Employee Temperatures?
COVID-19 has changed the way businesses and organizations operate on a daily basis. It’s not unusual for people coming into a building or office to have a “temperature check.” This usually involves a person holding what looks like a little gun (an infrared device) to a person’s forehead and then pressing a button to get… Read more »
The Advantages of Hiring a Private Security Guard During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a slew of challenges for businesses as they adjust to their “new normal.’’ In addition to making sure their employees and customers are able to stay safe and healthy, there are also new security challenges for companies to figure out. With everyone seemingly tedious from the pandemic, tensions are at… Read more »