For security guards to be effective, they must possess certain traits. Some of the most important traits are more important than others, but a few top the list. If you are considering hiring security for your setting, look for the following traits in your security staff. SKILLED AT DE-ESCALATION A security guard needs to be able to react properly to hostile situations, but that doesn’t always mean they should approach with guns blazing… figuratively or literally. A security guard should look for how to uphold peace first and foremost. EMPATHETIC A huge component of being able to de-escalate a situation... View Article
While physical threats to your business and staff are easier to identify and protect by a security guard company, some threats can wreak havoc on your business without the perpetrator using a gun, knife, or crowbar. Businesses of all sizes are the potential target of ongoing cyber-attacks launched by organizations and countries hostile to the USA and our allies. The costs to American businesses exceed $1.5 Million per data breach. And, with ever greater numbers of employees working remotely from home, the risk of bad actors gaining entry into your IT systems is greatly increased. Not only is there a potential risk... View Article
One of the increasing challenges businesses are facing either in new locations or existing ones is the need for added security in parking lots. Property theft just seems to be spreading everywhere these days, and parking lots are no exception. Everything from smash and grabs to catalytic converters being sawed off can happen in minutes without any kind of deterrence. And once word gets out that a given location is a prime hot spot for easy grabs, the problems get worse. Fortunately, there are some easy changes a business can make to at least dampen, if not prevent, problems in... View Article
Businesses often have to deal with crimes that occur on business premises. Some of them are more of a target for criminals, including banks and convenience stores. Therefore, many business owners decide to hire security guards, who will maintain security, prevent crimes, and assist employees and customers. Here are the reasons why you should consider hiring 24-hour business security: If Your Business Has a Parking Lot or Parking Garage According to the statistics, about 15% of property crimes occurs in parking garages or parking lots making them a very unsafe place. The common types of crimes include parking lot destruction,... View Article
Business owners and parking lot management are increasingly aware of the dangers that parking lots present to both visitors and tenants alike. Managing a parking lot entails more than collecting money at the entrance. Customer safety is paramount for employees and customers and extends to reducing the opportunity for criminals to take advantage of low levels of security. So, what can you do to reduce the risk of an incident within your parking lot? Well, as it turns out, there’s a lot that you can do to make your parking lot safer and more customer and staff friendly. 24 Hour... View Article
