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3 Reasons Retailers Should Hire Private Security Guards for Black Friday
3 Reasons Retailers Should Hire Private Security Guards for Black Friday According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales this holiday season are expected to exceed those of last year. Reports indicate a 3.8 to 4.2 percent increase resulting in sales of around $730 billion. Although online shopping numbers have continued to grow, that does…
Read MoreHow to Spot a Shoplifter
How to Spot a Shoplifter Shoplifting is not a new concern for retailers across the country. The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention notes that shoplifting is one of the most frequently occurring crimes, averaging about 550,000 occurrences per day. Shoplifters are often hard to catch, and many of them repeat the crime time and again.…
Read MoreThe Roles of a Bodyguard
The Roles of a Bodyguard Bodyguards are familiar figures in television and movies, characterized by their sunglasses, cropped haircuts and dark suits. They have a no-nonsense attitude that makes it clear that they are not the type of people you want to mess with. But bodyguards are much more than imposing presences. They are highly…
Read MoreAre Your Passwords Secure? 6 Tips for Protecting Your Data
Are Your Passwords Secure? 6 Tips for Protecting Your Data These days, one of the most common security threats people face comes from the internet. We all rely on a number of user names and passwords to access our personal data. From banking and email to shopping and job applications, there is a great deal…
Read MoreFirearm Safety: 8 Rules for Safe Gun Handling
Firearm Safety: 8 Rules for Safe Gun Handling Gun safety continues to be a hot topic around the world. It seems like another mass shooting appears on the news every week in this country and around the world. No matter where you stand on the topic, everyone can agree that firearm safety is something that…
Read MoreTrade Show Security: 5 Tips to Keep Your Event Safe
Trade Show Security: 5 Tips to Keep Your Event Safe Trade shows can be incredible opportunities to network, market new and existing businesses and learn about the latest trends in an industry. These events attract thousands of people, including some high-profile individuals such as celebrities, executives and politicians. With this amount of exposure, trade shows…
Read More20 Tips for Staying Safe During a Hurricane
20 Tips for Staying Safe During a Hurricane The threat of a hurricane can be scary for those living in hurricane-prone areas along the southern and eastern coasts of the United States. As a hurricane makes its way toward land, residents of these areas are faced with the unknown. The possibility of losing their homes,…
Read More5 Qualities of a Successful Security Guard
5 Qualities of a Successful Security Guard Many people go about their days without thinking much about the security professionals that keep them safe. Shopping centers, grocery stores, corporate buildings and restaurants employ security guards to keep their customers secure and deter criminals from targeting their businesses. The mere presence of a uniformed security guard…
Read More9 Back To School Safety Tips
9 Back to School Safety Tips For many children across the country, school is back in session. With the mad rush to gather the proper supplies, meet the new teachers and organize transportation, it can be easy to forget to review some basic safety tips with your children. Security is something that we all need…
Read More4 Tips for Acing Your Security Guard Interview
4 Tips for Acing Your Security Guard Interview Congratulations! You’ve scored an interview for an exciting role as a security guard with a professional security company. But even if you have all the experience in the world, interviewing for a new job can cause a lot of anxiety. Many people feel uncomfortable selling themselves and…
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