Great deals and lots of merchandise attract holiday shoppers to stores and malls between now and the end of the year. This time of year also appeals to shoplifters and organized retail theft rings. While state and local police and governments are trying to curb retail theft, it is ultimately up to store owners to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Preparation Is Key To Protect Property During Civil Unrest As the world witnessed yesterday, crowds can quickly turn violent and then vandalize and destroy property if security staff is unprepared. We saw Capitol police overwhelmed even though the warning signs of potential violence were everywhere. Prepare For The Worst. Over the past year, civil unrest [...]
Security Guards Offer Protection During Unsettling Times photo credit: P!XELTREE Shattered dove via photopin (license) These are unsettling and unpredictable times. Under normal circumstances, businesses can prepare for the likely scenarios that require a security response. In today's world, vandalism and unruly crowds can materialize quickly as seen in metro areas throughout California. [...]
Instances of violence against retail workers are on the rise. Some customers are upset that they have to wear masks and follow other coronavirus guidelines. Short fuses seem to be the norm in the unsettled world we live in. Retail workers are vulnerable. Security guards are now being assigned to protect retail employees from harm. [...]
Just as stores across the country are beginning to reopen, a small number of individuals are taking advantage of peaceful protests to vandalize and steal from retailers. Storeowners, many who have devoted years to build their business, need to protect their property during this time of unrest. Many are using additional security guard protection services. [...]
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, [...]
Security guards go to work each day not knowing who or what they will encounter. They may be confronted with break-ins, vandalism, and on occasion, violent individuals. We are saddened to learn that a security guard, Calvin Munerlyn, who was on duty at a Family Dollar in Flint, Michigan, was shot after he told [...]
