We are heartbroken at the loss of precious children and their teachers in yet another senseless act of violence in our country. None of us can feel truly safe when violent acts can happen anywhere at any time. Our security guards are seeing an increase in criminal behavior as they parol public places. More guards [...]
Random acts of violence by homeless people against workers at public transportation sites have prompted Los Angeles County officials to hire security guards to keep employees and riders safe. Under pressure from worker unions, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency agreed to add more security to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. Employees are [...]
Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona, provides bilingual Spanish-speaking security guards to businesses, events, shopping centers, medical facilities, schools and government entities. "Security guards need to be able to communicate effectively. In many cases, that means talking with individuals in English or Spanish," says Fahim Abid, APS security director. [...]
Film crews on location are becoming the target of robbery gangs, prompting the need for security guard protection. A Canadian film crew was filming in San Francisco recently when a gang of robbers stole camera equipment at gunpoint. About $35,000 of equipment was lost including the cameras' contents. Film Crew Security. Security guards stand watch [...]
As the number of COVID cases continues to decline, businesses are asking their employees to return to physical workspaces. That means office building parking lots and garages will soon return to near pre-COVID vehicle levels. Unfortunately, criminals will return too, set on breaking into vehicles and robbing employees as they walk to and from their [...]
Summer is right around the corner. With outdoor events slowly starting to make a comeback, now is the time to start thinking about event security guards for your upcoming festival. New Event Security Duties. Depending on the city or county regulations where the event takes place, be prepared to have security guards stationed at entrances [...]
It's always heartbreaking to hear about a fire at a church. Such was the case when a fire caused damage to a nearly 100-year-old church in Watts. While the cause of the fire is unknown, it brings to light the need for church fire prevention and security to protect sanctuaries from harm. Securing Church Property. [...]
It seems that about once a year, we hear of a terrorist incident at a house of worship. The latest at a Texas synagogue ended without the loss of life of worshippers. That's not always the case. Those who survived credit their active-shooter training to help stay calm and then escape when they saw the [...]
When businesses need a security guard--whether on a temporary or permanent basis--they usually turn to a security guard company to supply the needed staff. How do you know your guards will be the most qualified? Much depends on the security guard company you retain. Here are some tips to ensure the guards assigned to your [...]
Home invasion robberies in affluent neighborhoods, assaults on pedestrians and store take-over robberies are a sign of a crime surge taking place in the Los Angeles area. Criminals are more bold and violent. Neighborhoods and retailers are hiring security guards to patrol their communities and properties to prevent these crimes from taking place, according to [...]
