The National Safety Council says over 12,000 people in the U.S. are expected to seek medical assistance for serious fireworks-related injuries and more than 18,000 fires are likely to occur during the Fourth of July holiday. Public and private proper [...]
With coronavirus cases rising among young adults, there have been calls to resume lockdown restrictions of restaurants, bars and nightclubs (bars were just ordered closed in seven California counties). Safety protocols are not always being followed. [...]
Instances of violence against retail workers are on the rise. Some customers are upset that they have to wear masks and follow other coronavirus guidelines. Short fuses seem to be the norm in the unsettled world we live in. Retail workers are vulnera [...]
As we celebrate America’s independence, it may be an appropriate time to reflect on how far we’ve come from the days when our country was founded. Through the many trials and tribulations that go with growing a country, we’ve managed to stay strong a [...]
With the Fourth of July comes fireworks. While public firework displays will take place around Fresno and “safe and sane” fireworks are available for purchase, illegal fireworks will still be plentiful. The concern over the potential fire hazards of [...]
Summer is not quite here and it’s already fire season in Bakersfield. The fire danger will only increase as we approach the July 4 holiday and the illegal use of fireworks. The fire threat has prompted many businesses to add fire watch security guard [...]
Businesses and property managers are using security guards to protect their locations against fires caused by illegal fireworks as the July 4 holiday approaches, says Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizo [...]
Just as stores across the country are beginning to reopen, a small number of individuals are taking advantage of peaceful protests to vandalize and steal from retailers. Storeowners, many who have devoted years to build their business, need to protec [...]
Car dealerships, deemed essential businesses, reopened almost a month ago. They’ve settled into a new way of doing business—with an eye on health, safety and security. Security guards play an important role. Car dealerships, deemed essential busine [...]
Criminals are taking advantage of the current health crisis and mask requirements to rob grocery and convenience stores. Since customers entering stores are wearing gear that covers their face, storeowners can’t tell who is an actual customer and who [...]
