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Ongoing Coronavirus Restrictions and the Role of Security Guards

By ODO Administrator | December 18, 2020

Ongoing Coronavirus Restrictions and the Role of Security Guards Even though we are approaching the start of the new year, the coronavirus pandemic is still not a thing of the past. Cases of the virus continue to surge in states across the country, leaving hospitals at maximum capacity and many businesses with their doors closed.…

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Is Your Home Safe for the Holidays?

By ODO Administrator | December 11, 2020

Is Your Home Safe for the Holidays? Home security measures should be a concern any time of year, but wintertime calls for extra precautions to be put in place. People believe that cold weather is enough to stave off potential threats to their homes. In actuality, crimes such as theft skyrocket during the winter season…

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8 Tips for Being Safe in a Parking Lot

By ODO Administrator | December 4, 2020

8 Tips for Being Safe in a Parking Lot Parking lots can be threatening places if you are not diligent about being aware of your surroundings. When you leave your office for the day or walk to your car after a shopping trip, you are at your most vulnerable. Susceptibility to attacks, kidnappings, muggings and…

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4 Wintertime Threats to Residential Properties

By ODO Administrator | November 27, 2020

4 Wintertime Threats to Residential Properties While most residential crime occurs in the summertime, it does not mean that your property is safe during the winter months. As an owner or manager of a residential community, it is your responsibility to keep your property and residents safe all throughout the year. Since the winter season…

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Security Tips for Property Managers

By ODO Administrator | November 13, 2020

Security Tips for Property Managers Securing a residential property is an incredibly important role. The residents rely on property managers to keep a building or community running smoothly and safely. Ensuring the safety of tenants can be as simple as performing routine maintenance on security systems, to hiring additional security guards when a breach is…

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How to Secure Your Commercial or Residential Parking Lot

By ODO Administrator | November 6, 2020

How to Secure Your Commercial or Residential Parking Lot Use Security Guard Services to Protect your Property If you own a commercial or residential property, you likely have security concerns about your parking lot, parking structure or parking garage. Your concerns are justified. Statistics in recent years show that 1 in 10 property crimes occur…

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Temporary Security Guards to Protect Your Business This Election

By ODO Administrator | October 30, 2020

Temporary Security Guards to Protect Your Business This Election Election Day in the United States is November 3. After months of campaigning, news coverage and conversation, the country will soon elect the next president. Unlike elections in the past, this one seems to be more polarizing, especially in light of the pandemic and social movements…

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Top Security Considerations for States That Are Reopening

By ODO Administrator | October 22, 2020

Top Security Considerations for States That Are Reopening COVID-19 cases have been soaring in recent weeks, with many states reporting their highest numbers of infections since the summer. Average citizens, business owners and service workers are all impacted by changing state and local regulations – and they seem to be changing all the time.  States…

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4 Ways to Mitigate Threats to Your Cannabis Business

By ODO Administrator | October 15, 2020

4 Ways to Mitigate Threats to Your Cannabis Business If you operate a business in the cannabis industry, you don’t need anyone to tell you that it takes a great deal of blood, sweat and tears to make it a success. Due to the nature of the industry, cannabis business owners need to be acutely…

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3 Ways Security Guard Roles Have Changed in 2020

By ODO Administrator | October 8, 2020

3 Ways Security Guard Roles Have Changed in 2020 Like many industries around the world, the security guard business has changed considerably since the beginning of the year. The role of a security guard has transformed to meet the changing needs of businesses and individuals. Instead of handling events like concerts, festivals and sports games,…

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