Cities Hiring Private Security Guards

Cities are realizing that more security is needed at city council meetings, at government offices and at other public buildings and events. The cost to hire city-employed security personnel can be high after factoring in personnel benefits (i.e., health care, pensions, vacation time). Scheduling employees to ensure that all locations are properly covered takes additional […]

Security For Luxury High Rises

Residents who live in high-rise luxury apartments or condos assume the expensive price tag for living there comes with wide-ranging security measures. But as seen with the recent homicide in the lobby of a downtown Los Angeles high rise, serious crime occurs even in these upscale living communities. Security Guard Services For Luxury High Rises. […]

Steps To Stop Bullying At School

Bullying is a major issue on school campuses. The recent death of a middle schooler who was shoved by another student is a sad reminder of where bullying can lead if not held in check. StopBullying.gov provides a very helpful list of how to stop bullying on the spot. Here are some of the site’s […]

Security Increases After Germany Synagogue Shooting

The recent shooting at a German synagogue prompted local houses of worship to take extra security precautions. The shooting occurred while Jews were commemorating Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism.   Houses Of Worships Targeted. As we’ve seen again and again, important religious holidays can trigger unstable people to do horrendous […]

Fire Watch Security

There is no such thing as fire season in California. It is a year-round, life-threatening danger, and we need to be on high alert before, during and even in the aftermath of fires. Looting Prevention. Criminals see in a tragedy an opportunity to commit a crime. They will ransack unoccupied homes while owners are evacuated, […]

Keeping RV Campgrounds Safe and Secure

According to the RV Industry Association, 9 million families own recreational vehicles in the U.S. Summer is prime season for those RV owners to take to the road, many stopping to visit one or more of the 18,000 publically and privately owned campgrounds nationwide. But how safe are those campgrounds? RV campgrounds are generally safe, […]

Fire Evacuation Security: Criminals Prey on the Vulnerable

Fire season is upon us and with it comes mandatory evacuations. Unfortunately, burglars hear the calls for evacuation too and see it as an opportunity to steal. Gated communities and businesses under evacuation can use security guard services as a resource to keep out criminals. Security Guard Services For Fire Evacuations. While guards can’t enter […]

Relieving Security Stress

Whether you run a business, produce events or manage just about any type of property, security is now a major concern. In the span of 10 years, we’ve gone from being somewhat nonchalant about security, to realizing it’s a top priority. Assigning Security Duties. Handing over many of the security responsibilities to a highly qualified […]

New California Law Requires Training For All School Security Guards

A new California law, SB 390, signed into law this month, mandates that all school security guards complete training by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Previously, only school security guards working more than 20 hours a week were required to undergo training. Teachers had complained that untrained guards were being taken advantage of […]

Fraternity Security Guard Services

Universities and colleges typically take security very seriously. On-campus security can be found throughout public spaces—libraries, cafeterias, quads, student housing, in classroom buildings, auditoriums and at events.  For students living off-campus adjacent to the university, the need for security where they congregate is just as great. Fraternity Security. With so many accounts of out-of-control parties, […]