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 [...]
(Associated Press) The mass shootings that have rocked California over the past week are a reminder of the kind of world we live in today. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We hope that one day our society will have the strength and courage to put a stop to this kind [...]
Heavy rains hitting California are an opportunity for criminals to steal from damaged homes and businesses. Security guards assigned to protect property during and after rains can keep property secure. Security Protection During Bad Weather. Severe rain, wind and snow are a convenient cover for criminals. With fewer people on the roads or on [...]
The tragedy at the Virginia Walmart is a reminder that workplace security should be a high priority for all businesses. Strong security measures at work, including a security guard presence, are critical. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 392 workplace homicides took place in 2020 and 37,060 nonfatal intentional injuries by another person. The [...]
Shoplifting and organized crime ring (OCR) theft increase dramatically during the holidays. This increase in retail crime during the holiday season signals a need for an increase in retail security guards. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers lost $94.5 billion due to crime in 2021 including losses. OCRs are becoming more aggressive and violent [...]
