In Bedford County, two security guards are being honored as heroes. It was two weeks ago that a pair of guards from the Georgia Pacific paper mill in Big Island helped save a 2 year old boy who nearly drowned. Lt. Roderick (RJ) Nowlin and Captain Danny Humphreys hold multiple awards in their hands. A […]
When determining private security needs for your complex, one of the primary questions is: For whom are we setting up security? By assessing the occupants’ needs for security, you can better plan the private security level suitable for your buildings. Here are the top 3 questions to ask about building occupants in order to understand […]
It’s a fan favorite year after year. Known as family friendly, thousands of people pack the sidewalks of Channelside to enjoy a phenomenal fireworks display every July. They crowd in the plaza and stand shoulder to shoulder along the water in downtown Tampa. A large crowd shows up every time to enjoy the show and […]
A stretch of the road is sectioned off, peppered by the warning marks of orange cones by day, and orange flares by night. Be it car accident, roadway construction, mass demonstration, fire, or other possible dangers, the area’s road management arranges for traffic directors in order to maintain safe traffic flow. Interestingly, the language of […]
Patrols. When we were in elementary school, the word meant a preteen sporting an identifying patrol belt with its bright orange bands – one diagonal strip for the torso, and another for the hips – helping children cross the street to school. If you got to be a patrol, you were considered worthy of the […]
Dismayed by the cost of a security investment, questioning whether it’s really worth it? Flip the question around, and ask yourself: What would the cost be when NOT paying for security? From shoplifting to gate crashing, school guards to executive protection, drug trafficking to terrorist attacks, what is the price of going without security? Most […]
Safety Accidents. Failure to follow construction code, procedures, or simply an accident happen all the time. By having a trained ISSM construction site guard to oversee the construction process, accidents will be minimized by ensuring standards are maintained. In addition, should something happen during non-working hours, our guard will take quick action, potentially saving lives […]
When beginning a new construction project, there are many factors to consider. You need a good staff, a team of professionals and of course only the best tools and supplies. Don’t let the most valuable tool, a fire security guard, get overlooked. Fire security guards cannot be underestimated. Despite the most detailed blueprints and dedicated […]
One year ago on November 13, 2015, Salim Toorabally was a security guard for the Nation Stadium in France on the night of a major soccer game. Approximately 80,000 people had piled into the stadium to watch France compete against Germany. It was an immensely exciting night. Amid his many duties, he stopped a certain […]
Back-to-school does not have to mean back-to-worrying. Though safety inside school is ultimately the responsibility of the security professionals, principal and school staff, parents can take a few basic steps make sure their kids are safe. Here are a few guidelines. Learn the protocol. Important phone numbers, and all sort of other information relevant to […]
