Beyond The Patrol — 5 Other Services Security Guards Provide

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When a company hires a security guard or service, they know that they will receive a visible security presence that will help deter crime and conflict. But what else do you get when you have a security officer on your site? Here are a few less obvious, but similarly important, ways a security guard serves the company.  1. Managing Different Emergencies Security staff are trained to assist or even take charge in a variety of emergency situations.

19 March 2021

Business In An Area That Is Getting A Lot Of Crime? Why You Should Hire Security Guard Services

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If the crime rate is going up in the area your business is in, you need to take action. One thing you can do is hire security guard services. Below are three reasons why this would be a good idea for you. Monitor Your Building A security guard services company can install security cameras in your building. The security guard will then sit in front of the cameras to monitor what is going on inside and outside your building.

2 December 2020

Benefits Of Carrying Zip Ties In Addition To Your Handcuffs

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Even unarmed security guards will customarily carry one or two pairs of handcuffs so that they can detain suspects if necessary. A suspect detained with handcuffs will be easier for you to control as you wait for the police to arrive. As a security guard, you should always be thinking about additional means that you can use to subdue suspects, and carrying a few zip ties is a good idea. Keeping some zip ties on your security belt while you're on patrol gives you a different tool for detaining those who may be combative or attempting to flee.

9 April 2018

Three Reasons You Need Security Guards In Your Office

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If you run a high-end business, keeping it secure is extremely important. However, not many high-end businesses realize the benefits of hiring security guards to be present in their building. All too often, these businesses will rely solely on the use of security cameras and alarms. Here are three reasons you need to do more than this by hiring security guards today: Employees Do Steal: No matter how extensive the background check is for the employees you hire and how much you trust your employees, there are still instances where the most honest, hard-working employees steal from their employers.

30 May 2017

3 Tips That Will Help You Purchase The Best Security Vault Door For Your Home

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If you are installing a security vault in your home, where you can keep your belongings safe and where you can also go to be safe, you are going to want to make sure that the door that you choose can protect you. Here are three tips to keep in mind as you go through the purchasing process for a security room vault door. #1 Fire Safety If you want your vault room to also act as a safe room, you are going to want to make sure that your vault door provides you with a high degree of fire safety.

23 February 2017

Throwing A Party? Two Reasons Why You Should Hire A Security Guard

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If you're throwing a party at your home, you may not think that you need a security guard.  You likely know most or all of the people that will be in attendance, so it may not seem necessary. However, there are a number of reasons why it may be highly beneficial for you to hire a security guard. Learning more about the benefits of having a security guard at your party will help you see why it is absolutely essential for you to hire one for your next event.

14 September 2016

Steps To Take To Ensure Your Home Is Safe While You're Away This Summer

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If you plan on taking an extended vacation this summer, you need to make sure that your house is protected while you are away. Here are a few steps you can take to increase the long-term security of your home as well as protect your home while you are away.  Make It Look Like You Are Home Potential thieves like to break into houses that they think are easy targets. One of the best ways to reduce the chance that your home is burglarized while you are away is by making it look like you are still there.

13 June 2016