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5 Reasons to Hire Security Guards for a Retail Business
Off Duty Officers, Inc. 5 Reasons to Hire Security Guards for a Retail Business Managing or owning a retail store comes with a lot of responsibility. Your primary concern is the security of your merchandise, employees and customers. Retail stores have a constant flow of people coming in and out. With so many people flowing…
6 Warning Signs of Workplace Violence
6 Warning Signs of Workplace Violence If you watch the news, you probably have seen sensational incidents involving workplace violence throughout the country. You may think that these situations are rare, or that they would never happen in your workplace. The reality is that workplace violence happens all the time and across all industries. Workplace…
Does Your Business Need Armed Security Guards
Does Your Business Need Armed Security Guards? Businesses are much more than the services or products they provide. They hold valuable resources such as financial data, costly equipment and technology and priceless human assets like employees and consumers. A business has the responsibility to keep these resources safe and secure in the course of day-to-day…
Marc Lapointe Promoted to Corporate Vice President
Off Duty Officers, Inc. Marc Lapointe Appointed as Corporate Vice President Off Duty Officers is pleased to announce the promotion of Marc Lapointe to the position of Corporate Vice President effective immediately. Mr. Lapointe has been a valued employee at Off Duty Officers for over 12 years. In that time, he has excelled and been…
Workplace Violence
What is workplace violence?
OSHA (The Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration) defines workplace violence as violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and ranges from threats, verbal abuse, and bullying to physical assaults and homicide – the latter being one of the leading causes of job-related deaths.
Why should your organization have a violence prevention program?
The following statistics are compiled from reported incidents. Note: these are not simply incidents of intimidation or situations that cause workers to fear for their safety – they are actual cases of reported violence. Like you, we are aware that many individuals in the workplace have experienced workplace bullies who intimidate and threaten. Not surprisingly such intimidation, bullying, and threats sometimes lead to violent incidents.
Press Release | Executive Hire
Off Duty Officers is pleased to announce the hiring of Beth Davidson to the newly created position of Director of Client Services. Ms. Davidson brings a long history of corporate and non-profit organizational communications, coordination and marketing at the key executive level to Off Duty Officers. In her new position, Ms. Davidson will be responsible…
10 Tips for Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time of year that signifies the coming of Fall. Kids dress up in their cute costumes and parents chase them as they make their way around the neighborhood, collecting candy as they go. The community participates in this spooky holiday with children’s safety as the number one priority. Here are some Halloween…
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