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Plan For Your Business’ 2022 Security Needs Now
Now is the time to plan for your 2022 business' security needs, says Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona. "The last several years have shown that security is [...]
Crime Rings Steal $2,000 Worth Of Items In Just Two Minutes At CVS
Organized retail crime occurs every three minutes at CVS stores around the country according to CVS' security director. Once in the stores, criminals need just two minutes to steal an average of $2,000 of goods. [...]
San Francisco Vaccination Proof Requirements Put Restaurants In A Tough Position
News reports of San Francisco area In-N-Out fast-food restaurants closing their indoor dining because management is unwilling to have employees ask customers for proof of vaccination shows the need for security guards to take on [...]
Los Angeles’ November 4 “Proof of Vaccine” Requirements Triggers Need For Security Guards
Beginning November 4, the City of Los Angeles will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours before being allowed to visit some indoor locations. Instead of asking staff to [...]
Security Increases At Outdoor Restaurants
Crime along popular boulevards in Los Angeles is increasing, including criminals robbing diners at outdoor restaurants. Security guards are being posted at these restaurants to protect patrons. Pandemic Crime. The pandemic forced many restaurants to [...]
Security Needs Increase At School Board Meetings
With California requiring most students and faculty to wear masks indoors at school, those who don't agree with the mandate are showing up at school board meetings. The result is often heated arguments and sometimes [...]
Security Guards Protect The Public As Crime Increases
Random acts of store violence are on the rise. In a recent case in Los Angeles, an employee was shot and killed as he tried to break up a dispute at a shoe store. Employees [...]
Security Guards Can Prevent Disgruntled Terminated Employees From Re-Entering Businesses
Workplace violence can happen anywhere--small businesses, medical facilities, corporate offices, retail stores. In many cases, violence occurs when a disgruntled, recently terminated employee returns to seek revenge. Security guards can play a big role in [...]
Retail Store Security Guards And Shoplifting Prevention
One of the primary duties of retail store security guards is to prevent theft, and when necessary, stop thieves from leaving the store with merchandise. The job has become more challenging as brazen criminals storm [...]
Public Events Resume, So Does The Need For Extra Event Security
As event planners begin to announce dates for large upcoming concerts, festivals and fairs, security preparation is taking on critical importance. Planners are working with event security guard companies to ensure event safety as well [...]