Security guards have a big responsibility. You don’t want to hire bad guards. What are some signs you might have hired bad guards? First, do your guards seem distracted? Are they more interested in trolling Facebook on their smartphone than paying attention to what’s going on right in front of them? Do they seem like… Read more »
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Do You Need Armed or Unarmed Security Guards?
If and when you want to protect a place and/or the people at that place, do you need armed or unarmed security guards? It depends on the specific situation. Unarmed guards work well for large events, apartment/office complexes, and plants/facilities where they’ll make workers, customers and visitors feel secure just by their presence. Unarmed guards… Read more »
How Branded Patrol Vehicles Can Help Your Security Efforts
People who are up to no good prefer places where they’re not watched by others, where there aren’t a lot of lights lighting up sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and buildings, and where they feel they can get away with a crime without being noticed. If you have a large area that you’d like to have… Read more »
Why Shopping Centers Should Beef Up Their Security During the Holiday Season
Shopping centers should beef up their security during the holiday season because it’s prime time for lots of shoppers with money in their pockets to make their way there. Consequently, with increased foot traffic comes increased opportunity for something to go awry. Plus, opportunistic shoplifters love the extra traffic because it takes attention off them…. Read more »
How to Become More Observant of Your Surroundings
Do you know someone who is the type of person who seemingly never notices anything going on around them? It’s like they’re oblivious to their surroundings. Obviously security guards cannot be that type of person. Security guards need to be the most observant people in a room or an area because that is one of… Read more »
Reasons to Have a Security Guard in Commercial Buildings
As the world seemingly gets more violent, you’ve probably noticed you have to check in with a security guard when entering or exiting a building, store, airport or other public place more and more these days. Anyone who watches the news or keeps tab on news’ websites knows that violence at workplaces where a wide… Read more »
Tips for Staying Alert While on a Security Job
As humans, sometimes we get bored or tired and need to sleep. However, many of us have jobs where we shouldn’t doze off– ever–because it could put someone else in danger. Take, for instance, the job of security guard. They need to be wide awake and always alert on the job. So what are some… Read more »
Examining the Important Role of Professional Security Guards
A professional security guard is not a police officer, but their role does involve keeping people and property safe from harm. Generally, the role of a professional security guard is to protect a property, such as a public building, bank, store, or museum. They’re the eyes and ears of a place, helping to enforce rules… Read more »
Why Politicians Need Reliable Security Guards for Speaking Engagements
All it takes is one crazy person to ruin a political event. Therefore, political figures need to have reliable security escorts when doing public engagements. Society has become increasingly violent, so security guards are needed now more than ever before. There are plenty of elected officials, like senators and mayors, as well as opinionated broadcasters… Read more »
Consider Hiring a Security Guard for Your Next Open House
If you visit a nursing home and chat with the residents about “the good old days,” chances are one of them will tell you, “We never locked our doors, ever.” Today, it’s a different story. We live in a world where it seems it’s getting harder and harder to trust anyone about anything. Fear and… Read more »