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 [...]
Random acts of store violence are on the rise. In a recent case in Los Angeles, an employee was shot and killed as he tried to break up a dispute at a shoe store. Employees shouldn't have to risk their lives to confront angry or violent shoppers. Stopping The Surge In Retail Violence. Retail security [...]
Workplace violence can happen anywhere--small businesses, medical facilities, corporate offices, retail stores. In many cases, violence occurs when a disgruntled, recently terminated employee returns to seek revenge. Security guards can play a big role in preventing these former employees from entering the premises. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 453 U.S. workers were victims [...]
Access Patrol Services has over 25 years of security experience with fully licensed armed and unarmed guards. Over 160,000 people are homeless in California. While most use public property to set up temporary shelters, some migrate or loiter on private property. Security guards protect private property from homeless who trespass or are a threat to [...]
Retail Crime Increases During The Holidays—Will This Year Be Different? Even in these uncertain times, where many counties are limiting the number of customers in stores, retail crime is a big concern during the holidays. Retailers lose billions every year to shoplifters and organized crime rings. Will retail crime be just as prevalent this holiday [...]
Car dealerships, deemed essential businesses, reopened almost a month ago. They've settled into a new way of doing business—with an eye on health, safety and security. Security guards play an important role. Car dealerships, deemed essential businesses, reopened almost a month ago. They've settled into a new way of doing business—with an eye on health, [...]
Critical medical equipment and hospital protective gear are in short supply because of COVID-19. As these items are manufactured and processed through the supply chain, tight security has become the norm at every step. Medical Supply Manufacturing. Even during "normal" times, manufacturers place a heavy emphasis on security including employing security guards at their sites. [...]
We live in unsettling times. Besides the almost empty freeways, the most surreal scenes are at grocery stores. Shelves are empty of sought-after items. Tape is on the floor indicating where we should stand so we don't get too close to one another in the checkout line. Glass now separates cashiers from customers. Shoppers wear [...]
Now that most retail and food outlets are closed due to the coronavirus crisis, those locations that remain open are taking extra security measures. Businesses with reduced staff or that are on total shutdown are also increasing security, as these outlets can be more vulnerable to theft. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on March 19 [...]
We've all seen the news reports (and experienced it ourselves) of long lines outside grocery and big box stores and the huge crowds inside grabbing as much toilet paper and hand sanitizers as possible. The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best—and worst—in people. Most stores are not equipped to handle the large number of [...]
