Silicon Valley is known for technological innovation. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being used to develop things that will seemingly help society be better off than it is now. For instance, did you know there are robotics companies working on robotic security guards? One company, Knightscope, makes two robots which they rent out to… Read more »
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How Has Being a Security Guard Changed Over the Years?
How has being a security guard changed over the years? Well, there are more security threats than ever, and some of them require a whole new mindset, for sure. As times have changed, the security guard’s role has adjusted to be much more than just standing in a lobby saying hello to people. Have you… Read more »
Common Techniques Used By Shoplifters
Shoplifting happens more than you think. That’s why so many stores today hire security guards to stand at the door, check receipts, and deter crime with their very presence. So what are some common shoplifting techniques? If a person has a large bag– it could be a purse or a diaper bag or whatever– they… Read more »
Crowd Control Techniques
Take one look at a newspaper and you’ll notice there seems to be almost non-stop shootings in public, from nightclubs to schools and then some. We live in a time where we all must be hyper-vigilant when we’re in public, always taking notice of our surroundings. All it takes is one crazy person with a… Read more »
What can You Do to Make Employees Feel Safe in the Workplace?
These days it’s kind of hard not to be paranoid about possible terrorist attacks which could conceivably happen anywhere. It seems like we’re always reading or hearing about crazed gunmen shooting up places we wouldn’t normally associate with violence. What are some things companies and organizations can do to help employees feel safe in the… Read more »
What can Security Guards Do to Help Police Officers?
Paul Blart: Mall Cop was a funny movie about a mall security guard. In the movie, actor Kevin James played Paul Blart as a chubby, bumbling wannabe cop. Indeed, movies and TV shows for years have shown security guards as the butt of jokes– too busy sleeping, watching TV or eating fast food to actually… Read more »
Does Your Event or Organization Need an Unarmed Security Guard?
You don’t always need an armed security guard. If you’re dealing with large amounts of cash out in the open and you’re located in a high crime area, then an armed security guard makes sense. However, a lot of business owners, event organizers, apartment complexes and others who want security around are perfectly happy with… Read more »
How to Maximize the Value of Your Surveillance System
A camera surveillance system is only as good as the person watching it. Cameras can record activities going on in places like offices, warehouses, and stores, but what really helps is having a trained expert keeping their eyes glued to what the camera sees at all times. Have you ever met a person who hardly… Read more »
The Benefits of Having a Security Presence at School Events
It’s a sad reality that times have changed. In the old days, it was almost unthinkable that students would have to worry about safety at school or school-related events. These days, school violence almost seems to have become the norm. Turn on the news any day and you’re likely to hear about some crazed person… Read more »
What’s Life Like as a Security Guard?
There are over a million security guards in the United States, and it’s a growing field of work as more and more people and places seek protection from various problems. In general, the life of a security guard is especially concerned with being the eyes and ears of an organization, such that it’s protected from… Read more »