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Security Guards Patrol Parking Areas, Help Stop Catalytic Converter Thefts
More than 155,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 according to Carfax. Catalytic converters contain precious metals that help filter out harmful elements from your engine’s exhaust. Thieves steal the converters to either sell [...]
Home Depot To Add More Security Guards To Reduce Organized Crime Ring Activity
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker recently announced that the company would invest in more store security guards to stem organized retail crime theft and violence. Decker calls the problem an epidemic. Employees At Risk. [...]
Fourth of July: Most Fires in One Day Across the U.S., Fire Security Needed
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 12,264 fires in 2021 were started by fireworks in the U.S. causing $59 million in property damage. The Fourth of July and the days immediately before and after [...]
Storage Facilities Are Latest Target For Thieves; Security Guards Can Prevent Break-Ins
People place prized possessions in storage units, expecting the storage facility to take proper steps to keep their property safe. That’s not always the case. Recently, two men ransacked 32 storage units at a facility [...]
Houses of Worship Around The Country Are Adding Security
Houses of worship around the country are adding security guards and other security measures to keep their congregations safe. All Faiths Seeking Security Help. Just about every faith has been affected by violence or vandalism. [...]
Another Security Guard Hero
A San Rafael, California bank security guard is a hero after stopping a carjacking in a shopping center. The guard subdued the carjacker, placed him in handcuffs and alerted police. Because of the security guard’s [...]
Restaurant Burglaries: A Regular Occurrence
For 10 restaurants in Glendale, California, a burglary spree during one recent evening left behind damaged and lost property and plenty of frustration. Many of the restaurants had been broken into several times before. One [...]
Religious Hate Crimes Continue; Extra Security Needed
A Los Angeles area mosque was recently defaced with hateful words written on the columns of the building. The suspect was caught on camera and was eventually arrested, but it’s this type of crime that [...]
Vehicle Theft Reaches Record Numbers in 2022
In 2022, 1,001,967 vehicles were stolen in the U.S., a 200,000 increase since 2019 and the highest number in 15 years. According to the National Crime Information Center, California led the way with 202,685 stolen [...]
Security Guards Protect Public Property
Security guards protect public property to prevent crime and to keep everyone safe. Locations include public parks, beaches and lakes. Park, Beach and Lake Security Protection. Public parks and water locations sometimes attract unsavory individuals [...]