Spring Break Triggers Growing Demand for Private Security Guards

Whether a student, parent, or observer, popular destinations are about to be inundated with spring break travelers and visitors over the next two months. TSA anticipates millions more people and families flying to destinations, so retailers, restaurants, tourist sites, and parking areas will be overcrowded. How are companies preparing for this influx of traffic through March and April? Partnering with professional security guards allows businesses to capitalize on the additional spending without increased risk. Spring Break events and the hotels housing all the travelers will benefit from using skilled security officers to manage the crowd, deter crimes and confrontations, and be ready to act in emergencies. The best way to ensure the safety of your staff, assets, and visitors is to hire extra security protection during the Spring Break rush. Off Duty Officers, Inc. is a nationwide provider that does not require a contract and offers affordable temporary security solutions tailored to your company's needs.

Crowd Control and Conflict Resolution

The crowds during Spring Break surge and result in overcrowded beaches, ski resorts, hotels, hiking trails, and parking lots. Any event or facility that has alcohol available will face the additional challenges of people being intoxicated while being crowded and likely experiencing longer waits than usual. Many businesses dread the complexity of Spring break crowds but enjoy the fruits of additional consumers. Private unarmed event security officers establish authority and are immensely effective in calming down a crowd and watching for suspicious behaviors that can be addressed before they escalate.

Due to the large crowds, people will be waiting longer and facing frustrations, and a security officer can keep things calm and address concerns before they become problematic.

Parking Area Monitoring

If a parking lot is full and there is no security presence, people park wherever they want. This can cause significant problems as people become bolder about where they park, which creates safety hazards and may cost businesses money if emergency access is blocked. Having temporary security officers overwatch parking areas, lots, and streets around events and locations prevents this from becoming a problem.

Parking security guards can ensure cones and barriers remain intact, help direct traffic, and provide customer service to keep things operating smoothly even when there aren't enough spaces! They can also re-direct visitors to off-site parking options, which can reduce the overall stress for those trying to find a spot to park.

Outdoor Event Crowd Control

Hotels, amusement parks, concerts, beaches, and anywhere else where there are large crowds over spring break and alcohol deserve security overwatch. More people mean more personalities and more potential for conflict. The last thing anyone wants to experience during a family vacation is a fight or conflict that disrupts business. Highly trained security officers have backgrounds in law enforcement and the military, which means they have training in de-escalation and crowd management and act appropriately to threats and suspicious behaviors within a crowd. The average person would not be able to identify these flags until it is too late, but trained and experienced crowd control security officers know what to look for and are proactive about safety and precaution during events.

Loss Prevention Security Guards

Retailers have much to gain during the two busy months of Spring Break. The increased number of consumers and people spending money they have saved for this trip opens opportunities for incredible revenue. However, it is also essential to consider that higher foot traffic increases a business’s potential for loss, including theft and vandalism. A uniformed security officer, armed or unarmed, is a natural deterrent for people thinking about taking something without purchasing or damaging it. If someone dies in an attempt to steal, security officers are trained and experienced in the detention of the suspect and are often able to resolve the issue internally. If the police need to get involved, there is no better person to communicate with local law enforcement about the details and needs of individual scenarios.

Prepared to Act in Emergencies

Emergencies happen, and the larger the number of people, the greater the possibility of an emergency, whether medical or otherwise, during Spring Break. Skilled security guards, like those from Off Duty Officers, are trained and certified to act in emergencies. Instead of taking risks, prepare by hiring exceptional private security guards who ensure Spring Break goers and businesses are protected and safe.

If you have a business in an area that experiences increased visitors over Spring Break, call today for a hassle-free quote and let our security coordinator find an affordable temporary security solution that fits your needs precisely. We have officers ready to go and are, hands down, the most comprehensive security provider nationwide. Since 1993, Off Duty Officers has equipped businesses and cities with superior security protection during Spring Break. Let us give you, your staff, and your customers peace of mind this Spring Break with uniformed and professional security guards on location.