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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 [...]
Department of Homeland Security Issues Guide on Faith-Based Security
The Department of Homeland Security released a guide to help churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship be safe from those intent on harming worshippers or damaging property. The need for enhanced faith-based security [...]
Targeted By Violent Takeovers, Malls Increase Security Guard Patrols
Malls have always had to address bad behavior by teens—fights and shoplifting top the list. Now, mall owners need to add violent takeovers by hundreds of teens intent on creating chaos. The number of mall [...]
Catch Criminals In The Act With Real-Time Video Surveillance Monitoring
We’ve all seen news reports of criminals breaking in and ransacking stores, homes and office buildings. By the time the video is viewed and the police arrive, the thieves are long gone. The most efficient [...]