How much is it worth? That is the question. When assessing private security needs, valuables are taken into serious consideration. Here are some guidelines for thinking about how protecting valuables plays into your overall private security plan. 1. What are the valuables? Valuables are variable, but usually their worth is determined by monetarily. To be […]
We’re all familiar with the “Exit” sign. Designed with either green or red background and bold white capitalized lettering, the Exit sign staunchly proclaims how to get out of any building. “EXIT” is a kind of half offer, half command. Less so, we see signs which say “Entry” because entrances tend to be obvious from […]
Think that you’re safe just because you don’t have valuable inventory, or aren’t in an area with a high crime rate? Location might be relevant for certain types of security, but all commercial buildings and personal residences are vulnerable. What setup is the best filter for building security? A security concierge. Specially-trained to assist with […]
October, 2012. Hurricane Sandy rips through one of the most lauded cities of the modern world, our very own New York City. As anyone who lives here or saw the news can recall, people of all walks found themselves without roofs, electricity, and water, all in the midst of a freezing, snowy winter – for […]
For many travelers, it’s a given: When you travel, you, and/or your goods, need accompaniment. That’s where travel security comes in – it’s all about providing you a wing of protection on your entire journey. Anywhere, domestic or international. If you don’t arrange for travel security, the risk is simply too high, so there’s no […]
We say dogs are a man’s best friend, unless, of course, you happen to be the one caught in possession of prohibited substances by a canine contraband inspector. Dogs are experts not just at snuffing out their best spot at the doggy park, but their sense of smell is so highly-acute that, after receiving specialty-training […]
Did you hear how the Seattle Seahawk team arranged to catch roughhousers at its game against the San Francisco 49’ers in September, 2013? They hired undercover cops. But not to dress like an average Joe football fan bringing beer and popcorn to the stadium stands. No. Rather, these undercover cops dressed the part of a […]
Ideally, hiring employees and choosing commercial partners would be a swift process whereby we would do a 20-minute interview with three potentials, review their history on paper, and within 2 days, feel confident to go with the best candidate. We gauge professionalism, productivity, and personality in the interview process, weighing financial factors on the one […]
What makes for best security services – security technology, or security personnel? Chances are it’s a combination. Likewise, the more robust the machinery, and the more astute the guards, the more secure you’ll be. But still. No matter the level of security machinery, technology is only as good as its operator. Whoever is behind the […]
Picture a building entrance, whether residential or commercial. The ground floor is open plan, with a large carpet, and a complementing painting or two as an engaging focus. Mail boxes line a full wall, with white, beige, red, green, and blue envelopes peeking out from the open slits. Flower pots harness the sunlight from the […]
