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  Mobile home parks can be particularly vulnerable to crime. Most residents are on a fixed income so are unable to afford alarm systems, doorbell cameras and motion-detection lighting. Home construction, especially older homes, lacks the latest door and window security features that could discourage would-be robbers. About 20 million Americans live in mobile homes. While mobile home park property owners are required by law to maintain common areas, roads and utility hookups, mandating owners to keep the property safe and secure is not as clear-cut. Nonetheless, just as in any other communities,  break-ins  and  violent crime  can and do occur. It would be in the best interest of all for property owners to implement security measures to keep residents safe. Mobile Home Security Guard Services .  One effective means to keep a mobile home park secure is enlisting the help of a security guard company to assign guards to the park. Depending on the park size, the...

  According to the RV Industry Association, 9 million families own recreational vehicles in the U.S. Summer is prime season for those RV owners to take to the road, many stopping to visit one or more of the 18,000 publically and privately owned campgrounds nationwide. But how safe are those campgrounds? RV campgrounds are generally safe, but crime does occur. Crimes range from vandalism and theft to assault. The National Park Service maintains and secures its public RV campgrounds. Owners of private sites have a responsibility to keep guests safe as well. Campground Entry Security.  Private sites typically have gated entrances with a campground security guard service in place to monitor check-ins. While an entire RV campground usually cannot be fenced for security, this initial entry point security measure sends a strong message to those who may be tempted to act inappropriately that the campground take security seriously. Security Guard Company For Campgrounds.  Illegal ...

  Another tragedy—this time at the Gilroy Garlic Festival—one of the most beloved festivals in California. Access Control Security regularly provides security at festivals throughout California and Arizona. As a festival security guard company, we know how seriously security is taken at these events. Security plans and measures are continually evaluated and updated. Even when security is tight, unfortunately, a deranged individual can still do great harm. Our hearts go out to the Gilroy Garlic Festival victims, their families and others impacted by this senseless violence.

  A recent   robbery attempt   at a gas station was thwarted by the presence of a security guard. It’s just one true-life example of how security guards can keep gas station employees and patrons safe. Gas station security guard companies offer a number of different security options Choose Level Of Security .  Depending on the gas station’s history of criminal activity, gas station security guards can be present during set times or around the clock. –Periodic Visits – station owners can select certain times of the day when a security guard is needed. Security may be most effective during the evening, overnight and high traffic periods. The gas station guard patrols the pumps, around the station perimeter and inside where food items and drinks are sold. –Security During Station Hours – a security guard is present whenever the gas station is open for business. The guard watches for shoplifters, deters would-be robbers and discourages loitering. –24/7 Security – crimina...

  Strip malls are everywhere—in small towns and big cities. Their convenience attracts customers, but ease of access produces a whole set of security concerns—vandalism, loitering, assault, robbery. It’s in the best interest of retail mall owners to provide a security guard presence. Customers who don’t feel safe will find somewhere else to shop. Tenants want to have a sense of security every time they come to work. If they don’t, they’ll find another location to do business. Creating A Security Plan.  While strip malls have many similar qualities (parking often in front, stores facing the street), each is unique. If the mall contains a store that sells liquor, there may be problems with shoplifting and loitering. If the mall contains a restaurant that remains open late into the evening, intoxication issues may occur. Jewelry stores may attract burglars. Location is also an important factor. High levels of crime around the strip mall will impact security needs at the mall. Exp...

  A 33 year-old man who was described as   “full of anger”   stabbed and murdered four individuals including a security guard, and wounded two others in Garden Grove and Santa Ana. The murderer also robbed numerous retail stores until police arrested him and took him into custody. While the carnage didn’t have the same casualty count as the shootings over the weekend, the tragedy clearly shows that there are other means in which sick individuals can do great harm. Security guards risk their lives every day. During guard training, security guards are made aware of the dangers of security guard work. Unfortunately, the security guard who was killed this week paid the ultimate price. Our hearts go out to his family and to all those who lost loved ones in this latest senseless act.

  We don’t think twice about taking the kids to go shopping to buy their back-to-school items. Or spending a Saturday night with friends at a restaurant. That’s what many people were doing this weekend when lives were cut down and dozens were injured. Our hearts go out to El Paso and Dayton. It seems like it was only last week (and it was) that the country was morning the senseless deaths at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The perpetrators were almost immediately killed or taken into custody but they still had time to carry out their horrific acts.  As a security guard company, we know that the El Paso, Texas shooting and the Dayton, Ohio shooting prove that no amount of mall, restaurant, festival or school security (or any public place security for that matter) will be 100 percent effective in stopping killers bent on killing. Until we as a nation are willing to address the root causes of such violence, the violence will continue .

  When most of us walk into a restaurant, we don’t think about security. Yet restaurants are susceptible to a number of criminal activities. Restaurants and bars accumulate large amounts of cash during the course of a business day making them enticing targets for robbers. Card manipulation and cash theft (by either patrons or employees) are other problems. As are intoxicated patrons. Enlisting the help of a restaurant security guard company is one way to prevent illegal activity from occurring. Restaurant Robberies.   Robberies can happen at any time but restaurants are most at risk during opening and closing. Having a security guard present during these times will discourage employees from dipping into the registers and robbers from attempting a holdup. Employee Theft.  Employees know the inner workings of restaurant operations—giving unscrupulous employees the opportunity to pocket cash, steal inventory and customer credit card information. Employee background checks ar...

  Summer is here. A perfect time to take the next vacation of your dreams. The catch? Summer is also peak season for burglaries. Worrying about coming back to a burglarized home can really put a damper on a fabulous vacation. Ask the residents of the Newport Beach neighborhood that was just in the news. A robber raided five luxury homes back to back. Burglary Epidemic.  Burglaries happen every 20 seconds in the US. And clearly, alarm systems alone aren’t keeping serious criminals at bay. How can you be certain that your home won’t be the next target? Luxury Home Security Guard Company.   For 25 years,  Access Control Security  has combined home security patrols with advanced technology. Our highly trained uniformed guards are your best weapon against smart criminals intent on breaking in to your home. We monitor your property in person and through surveillance cameras, looking for unusual activity 24/7. Top Residential Home Security Guard Patrol.  Thanks to...

  A woman has been   crashing wedding receptions   and making off with cash, gift cards and envelopes containing checks that were supposed to go to the wedding couple. The wedding crasher slips in when no one is watching. Police believe she’s crashed at least six wedding receptions. She’s been caught on store surveillance cameras using the stolen gift cards to purchase items. Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions. A thief who makes off with the bride and groom’s cash and gift cards can ruin an otherwise happy event. Wedding Security Guard Services.   While guests are enjoying a wedding reception, wedding gifts are often left unattended. In small weddings, where everyone knows everyone and the gifts are in plain view, theft may not be a problem. In larger weddings, however, the volume of guests makes it easier for a crasher to slip in, discretely pocket items at the gift table and leave without being noticed. Wedding Reception Guard Duties.  As guests arri...

  In recent court filings, a Beverly Hills realtor was   accused of encouraging   an accomplice to steal jewelry, artwork and other items during open houses at celebrities’ homes . According to the complaint, the burglar would sign in at an open house pretending to be a realtor and then burglarize the residence as he walked through the home. A Los Angeles County District Attorneys  press release  says that the thieves targeted mansions in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Brentwood and the Hollywood Hills. Protecting Your Home When It’s Up For Sale .  When homeowners decide to sell their home, they put their trust in their realtor.  Realtors are professionals and the majority would never think of stealing from you. Nonetheless, check references before selecting a realtor. But what about others who come in and out of your home while it’s on the market? Lock Up Valuables.  A basic rule of thumb when putting your home up for sale is to remove all jewelr...

Picture this: the family of a resident at your nursing home calls, enraged that their 78-year old mother awakened one morning to find that her diamond ring missing from her finger. A treasured family heirloom—gone, vanished. This really happened.  And it’s only one of many shocking incidents that take place in nursing homes and assisted living facilities every year. Nursing Home Security.   Access Control Security is a family-owned company, committed to protecting those who can’t protect themselves including vulnerable residents in nursing homes. ACS’ fully licensed security guards provide guest check-in, patrol services and around-the-clock video monitoring of the facility. ACS’ 25 years of service has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. The security guard company provides $10 million in insurance coverage—10 times more than most security guard companies Families should have the peace of mind of knowing that their loved ones are safe and secure whiling living...

  Those fortunate enough to own beachfront property, have unique security issues. By law, California’s beaches are open to the public (unless the property is  controlled by the government). This can leave beachfront homes susceptible to easy entry by criminals. Beachfront Property Security Guards.   With beachgoers having access to the “backyards” of their homes, some individual beachfront homeowners and homeowner associations are hiring a beach property security guard company to patrol their properties. Security guards watch for loiterers and trespassers. Individuals may try to cut through a home’s yard to get to the beach or set down blankets on the homeowner’s property (considered by the coastal commission to be anything above the high tide line). When these instances occur, guards will quickly move the trespassers off the property to a public location. Security guards are also on the lookout for signs of trouble (public intoxication, fights, theft) on public beaches. ...

  “I got threatening calls for ransom when someone found out that I landed a big business deal…” This is not a line from a TV crime show .  This is the world we live in. Dangerous Times.  With corruption and violence in our daily news, all kinds of people have come to rely on the protection of private bodyguards. Sometimes, that’s the only way to sleep well at night. Perhaps you’re headed to an awards show or involved in a high-profile court case… Whatever your needs,  Access Control Security   will provide personal protection services adapted to your unique situation. Our fully licensed bodyguards have it all: an impressive build, security expertise and excellent people skills. Thanks to 25 years of impeccable service, Access Control Security with its private security guards has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We provide personal bodyguard services for celebrities, sports figures and executives. When you put your personal safety in our hand...

  As the election nears, stores and offices are preparing for possible civil unrest and protests. Stores are boarding up their windows and doors to protect from damage and looting. Police cannot be everywhere so business owners are turning to private security guards to defend their property, says   Access Control Security   (ACS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona. There is a lot of unease as to what could happen on election day and beyond. In recent months, businesses have suffered tremendously. Property has been destroyed, looted and vandalized. While hoping for calm, many business owners are wisely preparing for the worst and are hiring security guards to deter criminals from coming onto their property. Security guard companies such as ACS have always protected stores and businesses from criminal behavior. As part of their training, ACS guards understand how to defuse volatile situations. We’ve seen that groups of unruly individuals typically won’...