Homeless Crisis Brings Out Need For Private Security Guards
Cities of every size are experiencing a homeless crisis. In California, an estimated 130,000 are homeless , many with mental illness or drug issues. Until a solution is devised to solve this serious problem, the volume of homeless on the streets will continue to create an environment that makes the public feel unsafe. A recent Los Angeles Times study of the homeless in the city of Los Angeles, found “that about 67% had either a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder.” Because the problem is so large, it’s impossible for police to answer every call involving a homeless person acting inappropriately or trespassing. That’s where a top private security guard company can provide an extra layer of security. A Security Guard Presence. Security guards enforce no trespassing/loitering rules and ordinances. Convenience store security guards, for example, are often stationed in front of store entrances and patrol around the building to prevent loitering. If a pe...