Turn on the news and you’ll probably want to turn it off. Lately, it has just been bad news, all day every day, it seems. Of course there’s the coronavirus pandemic, which has plagued America (and the world) for much of 2020. It has caused people to not be in their right minds. You probably… Read more »
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Tips for Avoiding Security Issues This Holiday Season
With all the bad news on the TV and Internet daily, some people might just want to stay home permanently and become hermits. Can you blame them? If it’s not news of a truck running over people on the streets of New York City it’s yet another school shooting in small town America. This holiday… Read more »
What Do Security Guards Carry on Their Person?
Security guards use a variety of tools to get their job done. If you were thinking of becoming a security guard, you probably wondered, at some point, what kind of tools you would use. Whether you’re controlling access to certain areas, protecting people and/or property, or you’re on the lookout for any suspicious or potentially… Read more »
Here’s Why You Should Have Experienced Security Guards at Outdoor Events
When you’re having an outdoor event you should hire a security guard or a security team, depending on the size of the event and number of attendees. The more people involved, the more security you’ll need. First and foremost, having security on the premises puts people at ease. It’s refreshing to know there’s someone there… Read more »
How Security Guards Keep Crowds Under Control
Security guards handle many tasks during their shifts. One of their typical functions involves keeping crowds under control. Event planners and site managers often rely on security guards to help maintain a sense of order and decency at events where crowds gather. To help establish order at an event, security guards are usually stationed at… Read more »
When Should Schools Consider Hiring Security Guards
Schools are public places where many people gather each day. From administrators to teachers and students to parents, a school is one of a community’s major gathering spots, and therefore, sadly, a target for those who want to upset the community with violent behavior. Schools house the most vulnerable of our population: kids. If a… Read more »
Reasons Hospitals Should Have a Security Presence
You’ve probably heard stories where someone put on a lab coat and snuck into a hospital, pretending they were a doctor, going where they didn’t belong… in our world of violence and deception, it’s important for hospitals to have security guards. After all, some of the most vulnerable people are lying in beds in hospitals… Read more »