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 the holiday are the times when fire risk is at its highest. A strong fire watch security guard presence can [...]
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 in Irvine, taking thousands of dollars’ worth of valuables. Police say the robbers took their time, spending two hours choosing [...]
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. FBI hate crime statistics show that in 2021, 1,590 hate crimes relating to religion were reported. Of those, the majority [...]
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 quick thinking, a criminal is now behind bars. Training Is Critical. Most of the day-to-day duties of security guards are [...]
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 option to help prevent these types of break-ins is to enlist the services of restaurant security guards. Restaurant Break-ins Are [...]
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 keeps those attending services on high alert. Enlisting the services of security guards at religious facilities is one way to [...]
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 vehicles last year. Bakersfield had the highest theft rate in the nation. Many of these vehicle thefts occur in retail [...]
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 looking to cause trouble. A recent incident at a San Pedro beach where five people were shot is the latest [...]
As we’ve seen with the latest school shooting (this time at Michigan State University), random violence continues to plague schools—from elementary to college levels. While not every violent act can be prevented by enlisting the services of school security guards, guards can make a difference. What School Security Guards Do. School security guards have many [...]
Planning for a summer festival starts early. Security needs to take center stage when working out the details for an outdoor event. Using the services of an experienced festival security guard company is critical. Festivals Are Returning. Many festivals had been canceled for several years due to the pandemic. While organizers may have tried to [...]
