The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) created a “Physical Security Checklist For Election Offices” that includes key roles for security guard staff. As election day draws closer, a strong security plan for election offices is important for staff safety and voting integrity. Plan And Prepare. The checklist has numerous safety procedures that should be incorporated [...]
Vote-counting centers and election offices are adding security measures to prevent security breaches that could impact ballot tabulations on election day. Security guards at voting centers can help deter those intent on harming staff and causing damage. Protecting Staff And Volunteers. One of the biggest concerns as election day approaches is ensuring the safety of [...]
Amazon just announced that its corporate workers must return to work five days a week starting in January. Amazon is just one of many large companies requiring their employees to return to the office. As more officer workers return full-time, the need for corporate office building security guards increases. More People/More Chance For Criminal Activity. [...]
According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 report, California leads the nation in the highest number of employed security guards. California businesses in all different industry sectors employ over 183,000 security guards. Arizona employs more than 25,000. Industries Employing The Most Security Guards. Nationally, retailers, hospitals, schools, events, gambling sites, banks and bars [...]
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 even residents in safe cities must be on alert. That’s why many gated communities are hiring security guards to patrol [...]
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. The most recent burglaries seem to have a pattern. According to police, burglars sometimes first break a window to see [...]
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, Burger King, In-N-Out, Nordstrom and Macy’s have announced store closures due to increases in crime, others are hiring guards, locking [...]
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, making overnight construction site security necessary. Organized Crime Rings. In a recent Construction Briefing article, crime rings often case a [...]
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 with individuals trying to get away with items without paying. Store security guards are needed to discourage these thieves from [...]
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 work. Staffing the right number of hospital security guards ensures a safer environment for nurses and patients. Identifying Risks. Emergency [...]
