Evolution of Campus Security: Armed Guards or Unarmed Guards? In the past 40 years, the security guard service industry has majorly evolved and adapted to societal times. Now, there are an abundance of options when it comes to making safety protocols for the students the local government represents on campus. Within the past four decades,…
Month: April 2022
Same-Day Security Guard Services, Fire Watch, & Other Emergencies
Handling Emergency Situations – Protocols and Expertise At times, an emergency request is to have guards be sent to a client’s site as soon as possible. At other times, the emergency is when the guard is already on the site and dealing with a potentially problematic situation. How guards deal with emergency situations, break-ins, suspicious…
Graveyard Shift Security Guards: Everything You Need To Know
What is the Graveyard Security Shift? The Graveyard Security Shift, also known as the overnight shift, typically spans from past midnight to around 8 a.m. in the morning. During this time, security guards are responsible for safeguarding properties and premises when most businesses are closed and employees have left for the day. Contrary to misconceptions,…
Ways To Keep Your Security Guards Motivated
Strategies for Motivation and Improved Retention Security Guards are the lifeblood of any security guard company because they are providing the services we are sought out by companies for; to secure and protect. Security companies may see a high retention rate or a high turnover rate, depending on the ways they treat their employees and…