The blueprints were in the making for months, the process to obtain the necessary permits was laden with red tape, and hiring subcontractors was a weighty process. Finally, you were able to start building. You didn’t begin without a hearty insurance policy though, which required you to have a private security guard onsite. In addition, […]
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 […]
Nearly half (45%) of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, according to a University of Scranton report released earlier this year. But even though so many people proclaim a desire to change, for whatever reasons, six months later 46% of them did not keep their resolve. The key, according to some psychologists, is to make a […]
The right to protest is constitutional. At the same time, in order to preserve order and crowd control, local restrictions are placed on gatherings of large groups. Permits are often required, and the police are called upon for guardianship. The reason a protest needs protection is to prevent it from becoming dangerously overcrowded, inciting, or […]
Does a private security guard really need professional training, or can I just show them the ropes myself? Many small retailers, restaurant owners, and the like ponder this question. You might wonder, too. Here are the questions to ask in order to assess whether you need a private professional security guard. 1) Merchandise Value. What […]
At the most recent Cooperator’s Coop, Condo & Apartment Expo, ISSM was selected as one of the top 18 displays, each assessed by the “E3” system – Exhibiting Effectiveness Evaluation. But we’re not here to brag, we’re here to inform. So, what was it about ISSM’s display that stood out? Our patrol car. Patrol vehicles […]
Planning an event? Talk about logistics: Hall rental, caterer, guest list, invitations, the hosts’ clothing, the color of the tablecloths, and should they be on round, square, or rectangle tables? Trumping priority though, is arranging private security for your event. Events can require private security personnel if they have the following risks: -VIP status attendees. […]
This week, a video went viral that showed how easily a stranger could sway children to come with him, even while near the parents at a playground. A social psychology student asked three mothers separately if he thought their children would talk to a stranger, and all three mothers replied no. So, the student proposed […]
Worldwide terrorism became a phenomenon starting in the 1970’s, yet in the US the turning point wasn’t until September 11th, 2001. As is generally known, the four-airplane hijacking by Arab Al-Qaeda members brought down the World Trade Center Twin Towers, punctured a section of the Pentagon, and would have hit a DC target had it […]
It’s obvious why a large store, full of hot-ticket items, needs round-the-clock, top-notch private security. But what about the local, corner store, whose average item’s price is $3.00, and its highest-priced item is $25? Wouldn’t the money spent on a private security guard offset any petty shoplifting? This question is certainly worth asking, because after […]
