Trusted Security is Effective Security

trustedThe world isn’t perfect, and neither is the field of private security.  Sometimes, private security companies hire the wrong officers, guards, and supervisors for the job.  There needs to be a strong sense of trust from the top-down within the private security company.  Effective security operations are positively correlated with trusted security companies.  The best private security firms display and maintain a high level of trust between a client and the private security firm that goes beyond the terms established in the contract. (more…)

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Unarmed Security Services and Deterrence

unarmed securityThere are individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations in need of private security services all over the world.  However, many of these people and companies do not want any type of firearm to be at the premises that are in need of security.  There is a great need for unarmed security services, yet there are private security guard companies that remain hesitant to accept such a condition due to the potential safety risks it puts on the security officer.  With an above average job mortality rate, the firearm is usually for the safety of the security guard for situations involving self-defense from severe and imminent bodily harm.  Effective private security services help to deter criminal actions from occurring at the client’s location.  This mission can still be accomplished with unarmed security guards.  There are many factors that correlate to deterring criminal wrongdoing from occurring at a specific location. (more…)

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Private Security Guards – The Importance of Teamwork

10659171_762149190516241_7548580672884713832_nTeamwork is often defined by the combined actions completed by a group of people working together.  Teamwork is important in every successful organization.  For private security companies, teamwork is the foundation to maintaining efficient security services.  The entire security team should always show a strong display of teamwork.  The security guards, the supervisors, the office managers, and the clients must all work as a unified team in order to maximize the effectiveness of the private security services. (more…)

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Private Security Officers – Breaking the Stereotype

wwwwHistorically, private security officers have been referred to as “Rent-a-cops”, “Want-to-be-cops”, and thanks to Hollywood, “Mall-cops”.  There appears to be a comparison between private security officers and police officers.  Fact of the matter is that each career is very different due to the sector of work.  Private security officers are part of the private sector, work for private companies, and are paid by an employer.  Police officers are part of the public sector, work for the town or state, and are paid by the state.  Therefore, to compare the two professions with one another by using such labels is ignorant. (more…)

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