Cannabis dispensaries have seen crime—from robberies to assaults—jump to their highest levels since cannabis was legalized. Security guards at cannabis dispensaries are always on high alert for criminal behavior. Easy Target. Why are cannabis dispensaries so attractive to criminals? There are several reasons. First, cannabis products can be easily sold on the black market. The [...]
For most small business owners, securing their retail or office space is not a top priority—until a break-in occurs. By then, it’s too late. Small business owners need a security plan for their space to prevent criminal activity. Create A Security Plan. Small business owners aren’t security experts. A security company, with experience in retail [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Research by the Harvard Business Review found that when retail stores and restaurants close, property crime around the shuttered establishments goes up. The number of thefts from vehicles also rise. With so many stores and restaurants closed during the pandemic, adding security guards on and adjacent to these properties makes sense. The Harvard study showed [...]
