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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
The History of Private Security
Private security has been around for centuries. Long ago, in Ancient Egypt, pharaohs hired private security guards for personal protection. Ancient Romans as well as emperors during the time of the Byzantine Empire hired private security guards, too, to protect their families and property. Wealthy warlords in many countries, including China and Italy, were known… Read more »
A Quality Security Guard Can Make a Major Difference
The attributes of a good security guard coincide well with what we think of as an upstanding, reliable person in general. These days, those types of people are getting harder and harder to find, but thankfully there are still some folks who care about things like respect, integrity and professionalism. To be a good security… Read more »
Security Guards Ensure Safety At Major Events
Sometimes it seems that security guards get a bad rep, either on the silver screen or on the TV. It’s as if when someone thinks of security guards, they immediately conjure an image of someone sluggish, someone sitting in a little telephone booth and doing a crossword puzzle, nonchalantly letting people go by. Basically, a… Read more »
The Importance of Security in Today’s World
We live in a crazy world. Well, that might be a bit of an understatement; it’s crazier than a bunch of bats in the belfry. Flipping on the TV or checking your Facebook newsfeed, you are usually greeted by a harrowing news story that shakes your soul and gets you questioning everything all around you…. Read more »
Don’t Let the Actions of a Few Ruin Your Special Event
Have you ever been to an event where a couple of guys and gals had too much to drink? Someone insults someone else and soon fists and furniture are flying and the entire night is ruined. Or what about a fancy dress party where one woman’s purse mysteriously disappears and everyone has to stop what… Read more »
How to Prevent Shoplifters From Damaging Your Bottom Line
If you own or manage a store, you know that one successful shoplifter can ruin your day, if not your business depending on how much he or she steals. That said, there are some things you can do to deter and/or stop shoplifting. Regarding store design, don’t give people a chance to easily walk out… Read more »