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Even Gated Communities Are Targets For Criminals
With 34 home burglaries in 35 days, many taking place in gated communities, Irvine, California residents are shaken. Irvine is ranked the safest place in the nation to live when it comes to crime, but [...]
Small Businesses Repeatedly Targeted By Thieves; Overnight Security Guards Needed
A string of burglaries in San Fernando, California targeting small retail stores is costing business owners thousands of dollars. Security guards posted overnight could help stop many of these retail store break-ins. Break-In Pattern Emerges. [...]
Event Season Calls For Tighter Security, More Security Guards
Event season is in full swing—with outdoor concerts, sports tournaments and festivals. Recent security breaches at events call for heightened security. Event security guards are at the forefront, making sure eventgoers enjoy a safe experience. [...]
Retailers Adding New Security Measures Because of Rising Theft
Retailers are implementing new security measures to combat rising theft that include retaining private store security guards, says Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona. While retailers including Target, Walmart, [...]
Theft of Large Construction Equipment on The Rise, Tighter Security Needed
Construction machinery thefts are on the rise—expected to top between 10,000 and 11,000 thefts a year according to the National Equipment Register (NER), an equipment tracking and recovery company. Most equipment is stolen at night, [...]
Forty Percent In Survey Admit To Shoplifting; Security Guards Help Stop Retail Theft
A new survey found that 40 percent of those who responded admitted to shoplifting at some point in their lives. Aside from store takeovers by large groups that grab merchandise and go, retailers are faced [...]
Nurses Feel Unsafe In The Workplace; More Security Needed
According to a National Nurses United report, 81 percent of nurses have experienced at least one type of workplace violence within the past year and almost half have noticed an increase in violence at their [...]
As The Number of Police Falls, Need For Security Guards Grows
There are over 1.2 million security guards in the U.S. according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number is expected to increase as police force numbers fall because of recruiting issues. Businesses are [...]
How Unarmed Security Guards in Florida Navigate Difficult Situations Without Weapons
In an era where conflicts arise unexpectedly, security guards, particularly unarmed ones, are paramount in maintaining safety and order. These professionals, despite not carrying weapons, possess the skills and tactics to handle difficult situations effectively, [...]
Forbes Survey Finds 90% Of Small Retailers Have Experienced Theft
A recent Forbes survey found that 90 percent of small retailers were victims of retail theft with most saying shoplifters are becoming more aggressive. The majority say their monthly theft losses were between $500 and [...]