Synagogue Hostage Crisis Highlights Need For Strong Security Measures At Houses of Worship

By |2022-01-19T00:23:12+00:00January 19th, 2022|

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 [...]

Home Invasion Robberies, Assaults, Retail Crime All Up; Private Security Guards Patrol Neighborhoods, Streets and Stores To Help Stem The Crime Surge

By |2021-12-27T16:29:05+00:00December 27th, 2021|

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 [...]

Home Invasion Robberies Reach Crisis Levels–Private Security Guards Patrol Neighborhoods

By |2021-12-09T18:39:40+00:00December 9th, 2021|

Home invasion robberies in affluent neighborhoods are making headlines. Criminals are more bold and violent. Neighborhoods are hiring security guards to patrol their streets to prevent these crimes from taking place. Crime Without Remorse. Criminals don't care about their victims. Their focus is on stealing what they can. They know there is a lucrative market [...]

Plan For Your Business’ 2022 Security Needs Now

By |2021-11-16T18:09:30+00:00November 16th, 2021|

  Now is the time to plan for your 2022 business' security needs, says Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona. "The last several years have shown that security is playing an increasingly important role in the daily operations of most businesses," says Fahim Abid,  APS security director. "If anything, [...]

Crime Rings Steal $2,000 Worth Of Items In Just Two Minutes At CVS

By |2021-11-04T17:23:50+00:00November 4th, 2021|

Organized retail crime occurs every three minutes at CVS stores around the country according to CVS' security director. Once in the stores, criminals need just two minutes to steal an average of $2,000 of goods. Large box stores are experiencing huge increases in crime. Security guards, placed strategically throughout a store, can do much to [...]

San Francisco Vaccination Proof Requirements Put Restaurants In A Tough Position

By |2021-10-22T17:10:35+00:00October 22nd, 2021|

News reports of San Francisco area In-N-Out fast-food restaurants closing their indoor dining because management is unwilling to have employees ask customers for proof of vaccination shows the need for security guards to take on the responsibility. Security Duties. As more cities and counties require proof of vaccination before entering restaurants and other indoor public [...]

Los Angeles’ November 4 “Proof of Vaccine” Requirements Triggers Need For Security Guards

By |2021-10-15T18:27:50+00:00October 15th, 2021|

Beginning November 4, the City of Los Angeles will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours before being allowed to visit some indoor locations. Instead of asking staff to check everyone that comes through the door, business owners are turning to security guards for help. Businesses That Must Comply. [...]

Security Increases At Outdoor Restaurants

By |2021-09-29T14:22:48+00:00September 29th, 2021|

Crime along popular boulevards in Los Angeles is increasing, including criminals robbing diners at outdoor restaurants. Security guards are being posted at these restaurants to protect patrons. Pandemic Crime. The pandemic forced many restaurants to open seating outside, often on sidewalks and parking lots. Outdoor dining offers the safety measures needed to reduce the spread [...]