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Over the last month, all of us have seen why it is so important to know how to de-escalate volatile situations. With security guards on the front lines, they’ve been able to meet the challenge. A large portion of security guard training is devoted to de-escalation techniques. Security guards  are trained to communicate effectively and persuasively when heated situations arise. Here are just a few scenarios where the training becomes critical—a customer becomes irate with an employee and threatens physical violence, a festivalgoer has had too much alcohol and becomes belligerent; a group of young people begins acting inappropriately in a shopping mall or at an outside gathering. If handled correctly, these situations can be diffused without use of physical force. Communication Skills.  A top security guard will be able to take control of a situation by verbally convincing individuals to behave properly and to follow instructions. Guards must make a quick assessment, understand ...

The holiday season is a time of much activity. There are parties to go to, presents to buy and trips to take to family gatherings. Unfortunately, we can let our guard down when it comes to security during this busy time of the year. Thieves know this and see it as an opportunity to strike. Here are some security measures to follow. Invest In A Security System.  Home security systems have dropped in price. As they have become more popular, thieves are beginning to target homes without these systems. Don’t Announce Your Travel Plans.  Wait until you return from holiday travels before posting vacation photos online. Keep Presents Out Of Sight.  Many families proudly display their Christmas trees near a window so the tree can be seen from the outside. For thieves, that’s a signal there are presents in the home within easy access (break a window, grab and go). Place your tree out of view from the street and keep expensive presents in a secure location until they are ready to b...

We are in the throes of a public health emergency. The exhausted faces of doctors and nurses that we see in the news say it all. They are waging a war against COVID-19 and putting their lives at risk to treat and help their patients. While roads, parks and gathering places are empty, our hospitals are filled with worried and distraught patients and their loved ones. The need for security personnel at medical facilities across the country has never been greater. At the onset of this crisis, it quickly became evident that security officers would be essential partners to prevent the virus from spreading.  Access Control Security  (ACS), one of the top security guard companies in California and Arizona, immediately began training its guards in emergency preparedness and response. ACS security officers work side-by-side with medical professionals to guard heavily trafficked entrances, and help medical staff with screening visitors and patients. Our guards monitor testing in quarant...

​Planning an employer-sponsored holiday party has gotten a lot more complicated. It’s no longer a matter of picking a date, deciding on a venue, selecting the food, sending out invitations and hoping everyone behaves. Adding a strong security element is now part of the mix. Holiday Party Security.  Security for a holiday office party involves several components. Depending on the size of the gathering, security guards can be posted at the venue entrance and ensure all those entering have been invited. Although the event is festive, metal detectors and inspections may be appropriate, in which case, these holiday party security guards can undertake the duties  ​Planning an employer-sponsored holiday party has gotten a lot more complicated. It’s no longer a matter of picking a date, deciding on a venue, selecting the food, sending out invitations and hoping everyone behaves. Adding a strong security element is now part of the mix. Holiday Party Security.  Security for a holid...

Shopping center security guards’ day-to-day duties often involve preventing shoplifting, break-ins and vandalism. On some days, however, their quick action can save lives. Such was the case in San Jose recently. A retail center security guard was patrolling the San Jose shopping center when he decided to check out a car parked in a remote area of the center’s parking lot. In it, was a man assaulting a young girl. The guard forced the man out of the car, handcuffed him and called police. The man was arrested and jailed. The security guard’s  quick action  stopped a terrible crime in progress. The security guard was hailed as a hero, but the guard maintained he was just doing his job. He’s right. Security guards go to work every day with the goal to prevent crime and respond appropriately no matter how dangerous the situation   4th july firework security guard Arizona . Shopping Center Security Guard Services.  Shopping centers typically hire security guards to patrol ...