Hiring off-duty police officers to moonlight as security guards (or retired officers, a similar prospect) is common and widespread throughout the industry. But is it a good security practice? Does using off-duty cops come with any risks or limitations? Your
We work to keep security firms updated about the latest liability issues they may run across, and recently a piece of important news could make a big difference for some firms. The catalyst is a new action taken by the
Many security firms are facing interesting times in 2023. Demand for security guards remains high across a variety of industries, although hiring new guards poses challenges. That’s also led to another issue in some regions: Clients are beginning to look
Shoplifting is on a significant rise in stores across the country, and retailers are looking for ways to stop it. A combination of new tactics like mass organized shoplifting, desperation and anger from rising prices, and emboldened shoplifters is creating serious problems.
Winter brings more than just new seasonal events for security guards: It also means many weather-related changes for patrolling outside, as well as changes in how people behave around the holidays. Has it been a while since your security firm
In the past, we’ve discussed the situations and events where an armed security guard should draw a firearm, and how to reduce any potential liability risks that come with this decision. Today, we wanted to focus on the other side
Security firms work with a variety of contracts when offering their services. Certain clients may bring their own contracts to the table, or firms may offer a selection of contract templates for various popular security jobs. When creating or negotiating
Has your security firm been facing some recruitment challenges in the past couple of years? You certainly aren’t alone. A combination of changing trends, new demand in other industries, and even the “Great Resignation” effect seen at the end of
As states review their security industry regulation and make important changes, there has been some increased scrutiny on security firm compliance. Security firms that aren’t aware of certain compliance requirements or don’t know that requirements apply to their industry can
We’ve discussed how important training is to help improve your security guards’ skillsets, decrease the risks of something going wrong on the job, and meeting the latest regulatory requirements. Here, we wanted to examine a particular type of training that’s
