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Hotel Security Threats and How You Can Protect Your Guests
Hotel Security Threats and How You Can Protect Your Guests People stay at hotels for a variety of reasons: vacations, business trips or simply an overnight on their way to visit family or friends. They expect a comfortable stay; but more than that, they expect a safe stay. Hotel security is critical not only for…
Read MoreKeeping Your Business Safe During Riots and Looting
Keeping Your Business Safe During Riots and Looting Business owners across the country have been hit hard in recent months. The COVID-19 pandemic closed many businesses or completely changed the way they have had to do business. Just as businesses were beginning to reopen, riots and looting have left many businesses dealing with smashed windows,…
Read More5 Ways to Protect Your Workplace From a Fired Employee
5 Ways to Protect Your Workplace From a Fired Employee Terminating an employee is never an easy task for an owner or manager. However, it is a necessary part of running a business. When terminating an employee from a position, there is always a chance that they will react with violence, aggression or retaliation. Companies…
Read More3 Key Benefits to Outsourcing Your Security Guard Services
3 Key Benefits to Outsourcing Your Security Guard Services Many businesses outsource aspects of their operations, especially those that are outside their areas of expertise. Businesses may hire cleaning companies, marketing agencies and freelancers to help them achieve their goals in business and day-to-day operations. Some companies prefer to keep everything in-house by hiring staff…
Read MoreWhen Should You Hire Fire Watch Guards?
When Should You Hire Fire Watch Guards? No matter what type of business you operate, you are responsible for protecting your employees, customers and visitors from the threat of a fire. High-tech alarm, security and fire systems are an effective means of protection, but what happens when they malfunction? To ensure the safety of your…
Read MoreTips for Hiring a Security Team For Your Next Event
Tips for Hiring a Security Team For Your Next Event When planning an event, it’s easy to think that the most important factors are things like entertainment and food and beverage. But, employing the proper security team is paramount to ensuring that an event not only runs smoothly, but also prioritizes safety so guests and…
Read More5 Ways to Defuse a Heated (and Potentially Dangerous) Confrontation
5 Ways to Defuse a Heated (and Potentially Dangerous) Confrontation Security guards, whether manning an event or maintaining the safety of a public area, must stay in control to keep everyone safe. Understanding how to control a situation is key to avoiding further escalation and safety risks. The first method to maintain control and defend…
Read MoreTips for Workplace Safety While Operating with a Restricted Staff
Tips for Workplace Safety While Operating with a Restricted Staff If you are one of the many businesses that are operating with a skeleton staff during the coronavirus outbreak, you have a lot on your mind. Worries about reopening, making ends meet and how to keep your employees are enormous issues that you have to…
Read MoreWhat is VIP Security, and Do You Need It?
What is VIP Security, and Do You Need It? Private security is a broader career sector than most people are aware. Security guards might work in retail establishments, thwarting would-be shoplifters; patrol industrial complexes to manage access and protect company property; or, they might even serve in the exclusive cadre of VIP security. What is…
Read MoreHow to Know If You Need Temporary Security Guard Services
How To Know If You Need Temporary Security Guard Services At Off Duty Officers, we understand that not every business or individual needs security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are many circumstances, especially as we continue to endure the COVID-19 outbreak, that you may find it more beneficial and cost-effective to…
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