Since the pandemic, doesn’t it seem like people are more “on edge” and “nervous” than ever? It seems like society is very worried about bad things that could happen, from active shooters at their workplace to world war breaking out at any moment. There’s not a lot of good news these days. When you work at a workplace you want to feel safe. If you don’t feel safe, you will not be a productive or effective employee. Safety is a basic human need. Without it, things don’t get done. Chaos ensues. It’s not good when violence and terror take over. How Workplace Security Guards Can Help Production If ..read more

Say you have a friend who works out and is big with bulging muscles. He looks intimidating. So you ask him to “handle security” at your event. And you pay him a couple bucks under the table for his time. Is he trained? No. He just “looks the part” of “don’t mess with me.” But is that really the best way to handle security for your event? Looks and knowledge of procedures are two different things! When you have an event, you should hire a professional security guard rather than rely on a muscular buddy to stand around and look intimidating! So what are some examples of qualifications for securi ..read more

The Buffalo News recently ran a story with the headline, “‘It’s sad to come to this’: As fighting at high school games continues, forfeits become part of the season.” The article detailed some incidents of fighting on the field, in the stands and after the games regarding local high school football teams. It also mentioned that this is not just a Buffalo thing, but it’s happening in Missouri, Maryland, North Carolina, California, etc. A New York Post article used the phrase, “From Friday night lights to Friday night fights.” Suspected causes of these fights included stress after the pandemic m ..read more

It’s smart to take advantage of security risk management services. In this world we’re living in, it seems like there are new and unusual threats happening everyday when it comes to security. Security risk management involves the ongoing process of identifying threats and risks, as well as figuring out plans to address how to deal with such issues. How is your company or organization vulnerable to security risks? Is anyone or any company currently asking that question on your behalf? Security Risk Management Services in Rochester Security risk management services can be “outsourced” to compani ..read more

CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) are corporate managers who often head up/manage organizations. They’re usually regarded as very important people who make lots of money and steer organizations in the right, profitable direction. CEOs are often in the public eye, becoming public figures who are talked about, written about, seen on TV, etc. A lot of people look up to them, but there can also be people who hate them and want to do them harm. Maybe they’re jealous of their salary, power or position. Maybe they have an ax to grind over some past situation. Long story short– CEOs should consider hiri ..read more

Crime is up in Rochester it seems. Nationwide, you can’t turn on the TV these days without hearing about another shooting or robbery. With inflation at record levels, people are getting more and more desperate for money. Therefore, Western and Central New York, and America as a whole, aren’t as safe as they might have been in the past. If you live in an apartment building, you want to come home to a place where you feel safe. You don’t want to be dodging drug deals in the parking lot or halls. You don’t want to be assaulted by some lunatic asking for trouble. And you certainly don’t want the b ..read more

Do you run a hospitality business in Western or Central New York, such as a hotel or restaurant? If so, you might want to hire security guards to help your business. Guards can keep watch on who’s coming and going from your hospitality business. How Security Guards Help in the Hospitality Industry Since the pandemic started in 2020, the world has changed and people are worse than they used to be. People are acting in strange ways, and there’s more anger and stealing of items. Businesses have the challenge of pleasing customers but they don’t have the staff to meet needs or expectations. Custom ..read more

What are some misconceptions about security guards? There are plenty! Here are some of them… Training For starters, people often assume it takes no training to be a security guard. They figure anyone can be hired “off the street” and start the same day as a guard with no training or skills. That’s not true. Professional security guards go through a lot of training in order to meet guidelines and standards expected in the industry. States have specific regulations that guards must adhere to in order to become licensed. Diversity Next, people assume security guards must be big, tall, strong stra ..read more

Shoplifting has become a major national issue lately. Inflation has caused prices to rise and poorer people may not be able to afford everyday items, so they’re shoplifting them right out of stores all over the place. Even before inflation, right around the pandemic (2020, 2021) certain municipalities decided to not punish shoplifters, so it was like an open invitation to anyone to take whatever they wanted from a CVS or convenience store because there’d be no repercussions! Shoplifters Are More Brazen Today Today’s shoplifters have been deemed aggressive and brazen. They’ll enter a store in g ..read more

We’re in the midst of the most popular time of the year for outdoor events. It feels like each summer here in Western New York, there’s a multitude of events each weekend. Lawn fetes, carnivals, beer tents, festivals, block parties and more dominate the calendar from May through August. If you’re planning on holding one of these events, it’s wise to hire a professional security detail to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here are some benefits to doing so: Logistics Security can come in very handy when it comes to letting in those who belong at your event and keeping out those who don’t. This i ..read more