The view of security guards in popular culture is not always a positive one. They are often portrayed as over weight, lazy and even sleeping while on duty. The reality, though is much different. Security Guards: A Dangerous Profession While many security guards might...
You may have noticed that sometimes a negative story appears in the news media about a security guard. When it happens, it’s unfortunate. It can cause those outside of professional security to think less of the industry and those that work in it. But that view doesn’t...
American Security Force is hiring both full-time and part-time security guards. These are for postings around the Los Angeles Metro area and hours are to be determined based on the specific posting Overview for Security Guards Quality Security The professionals at...
Last Friday a seven-year-old girl was stabbed while playing on a school playground. It happened at the World of Wonder Elementary School in Dayton, Ohio. The attacker walked onto the grounds, stabbed the girl and ran off on foot. Inadequate school security could be...
Last week we wrote the growing trend of workplace violence. This week, let’s explore its effect on business. The Impact of Workplace Violence The impact of these types of confrontations can be wide spread within an organization. For example, there is a real cost...
Regrettably, workplace threats and violence are real concerns for all businesses today. According to a 2012 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, over one-third of all businesses have reported an incident. SHRM defines workplace violence as:...