All it takes is one crazy person to ruin a political event. Therefore, political figures need to have reliable security escorts when doing public engagements. Society has become increasingly violent, so security guards are needed now more than ever before. There are plenty of elected officials, like senators and mayors, as well as opinionated broadcasters… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Security Guards
Consider Hiring a Security Guard for Your Next Open House
If you visit a nursing home and chat with the residents about “the good old days,” chances are one of them will tell you, “We never locked our doors, ever.” Today, it’s a different story. We live in a world where it seems it’s getting harder and harder to trust anyone about anything. Fear and… Read more »
Is This the Future of Security Guards?
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »