Security Officer performing an active security patrol.

We all know the old stereotype – security guards get paid to sleep at their stations and in their cars. This stereotype describes passive security. Passive security simply is not effective at maintaining safety and protecting assets, people, and property. The world needs active security. The best security services consist of active security officers constantly ensuring present and future safety. Private security is a massive field consisting of over one million security officers in the United States alone. Every single one of these security officers should practice active security strategies. (more…)