It is never an easy choice to draw or use a deadly weapon. Law enforcement officials, Security Guards and private civilians all wrestle equally with this issue, although the law outlines different guidelines for each. The laws themselves can make
Creating a Mega-Company Founded in 1965 as a janitorial company serving Southern California, Universal expanded into the Security Industry in 1969 with the formation of Universal Protection Service. Under the leadership of the current CEO, the company has grown from
Most training programs for security guards cover everything from How to Patrol to Emergency Response to Legal Issues and Liability. But, if all Security Guards receive the same basic training, what sets the best apart from the rest? Is it
Technology is changing almost every job on the planet, and the Security Guard industry is part of that shift. Most of the new trends in the industry relate to technology, whether it’s enhanced video surveillance, video management systems or more
Security guard work is laden with dangers and full of inherent risk. They provide a noble service by protecting both public and private activities, but who protects them? The security company insurance professionals at El Dorado make it their duty
Security companies have to be prepared for every type of incident when they’re on the job. They also have to move quickly and keep their hands free. That’s why most of security guard essentials have to be at their waist, attached to their
Although Security Guard Management Systems have been around for years, it has only been since the development of Smartphone technology that they are more accessible and more cost effective than ever before. At this point in time, any security guard,
Over the next decade, six out of ten U.S. business owners plan to sell their companies – a noticeable increase over previous years. Many are baby-boomers, with an eye on selling their businesses to fund their retirement and as a
Wednesday, January 20th, the trial began for a former security guard at the VCU Medical Ambulatory Pharmacy in connection with the death of 64-year-old Phillip Whitaker. The incident in question occurred August of 2015, when Whitaker went to the pharmacy
There are no national standards for applying to become an armed security guard. There are also lax regulations on firearm training as well as background checks. Although it is lawful to only meet state requirements — is it worth it?
