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  Nothing can take the place of a physical security presence at an event, retail outlet, residential complex, manufacturing plant, medical building or construction site. Security cameras can catch troublemakers and crooks on camera, but it takes a security guard to physically question and detain individuals who are behaving badly or worse, illegally. That doesn’t mean technology doesn’t play a role in keeping a site and its contents safe. Visible security cameras can act as a deterrent and video feed can help identify criminals after a crime occurs. If the cameras provide 24/7 camera monitory for security details, any suspicious activity can be relayed immediately to onsite security guards. GPS Tracking For Security.  Another technological asset used by security guard companies such as  Access Control Security  is GPS tracking. GPS tracking and monitory for security guards provides a record of guard movement while on a client’s premises to ensure that the guards are ...

  The holiday season is usually a time of joy and good will towards others. This year is different—as was the case at a Costco store in Tustin, California.   A man with a bullhorn , climbed onto a clothing display to voice his views on mask wearing.  In these times of high anxiety, store security guards can help de-escalate these volatile situations. Videos are popping up on social media of vocal customers in stores throughout California and Arizona—not just in Tustin, but in Eureka in Northern California and Tucson in Arizona.  When a disruption occurs, employees or customers shouldn’t be expected to step in to  try to calm agitated individuals . They lack the proper training or authority to do so. Instead, large chain stores (where it seems most of these instances are occurring), should consider enlisting the help of security guards to de-escalate tense conditions, and, when necessary, escort troublemakers out of the store. Keeping Order.  Some shoppers e...

  Home security during the holidays should be top of mind for homeowners. This is especially true this holiday season with so many packages being delivered as we shop online instead of in stores. There are several measures to take to   prevent theft and break-ins during the holidays . Hide Delivered Packages.  Criminals cruise neighborhoods looking for packages left on doorsteps. If you are out and expect deliveries, ask your neighbor to pick them up. Some delivery services enable you to instruct where to place packages so they are out of sight from the street. You can also have packages sent to a nearby FedEx or UPS store for pickup. Mount Visible Security Cameras.  Thieves don’t want to be seen. If they spot a security camera, most will leave to look for less a secure target. If thieves decide a break-in is worth the risk of being on camera, camera surveillance is most effective when they are monitored continuously and action can be taken if a crime is in progress....

  While this may be a holiday season like no other and many of us with be apart from our loved ones, we hope your holidays can still be filled with happiness and joy. Although 2020 was a tumultuous year, we still have so much to be grateful for. As a security guard company , our guards conduct screenings at hospitals and other medical facilities, so we see firsthand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But we also see an overwhelming amount of good and kindness–and that gives us hope. We wish you all a happy, healthy and safe 2021. Access Control Security

  You don’t have to be a celebrity to become the victim of a stalker. Stalkers can be ex-boyfriends, disgruntled co-workers or someone who has become obsessed with you for no apparent reason. If somebody threatens your or makes you feel unsafe, contact the police at once. Even if a restraining order is in place, however, it may not be enough. The  San Diego County District Attorney’s Office  prepared a list of safety tips to follow when personal safety is at risk. Here are some of suggestions. Home Security –Install a security doorbell or surveillance camera so you know who is at the door before opening. –Prepare an evacuation plan if an intruder enters. Provide ladders or rope for two-story residences. –Install dead bolts on all outside doors. –Consider adopting a family dog–one of the most effective alarm systems. Work Security –Park in a secured area if possible. –Have your name removed from any reserved parking area. –Alert work security guard staff of your situation....

  We live in uncertain times, no question about it. With breaking news of mass shootings throughout the year, people feel vulnerable in public places. One of those places was the luxurious Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas—the base of operations for one of the deadliest shootings ever by an individual. From a security standpoint, we all asked these questions: how did the gunman sneak 23 weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition into a hotel room on the 32 nd  floor? And how could this go completely unnoticed? Times Have Changed .  When it comes to securing leisure facilities with heavy foot traffic, we’ve clearly entered a new era. Gone are the days when hotel security guards were trained mostly to stop petty theft and take care of drunk patrons. Hotels now need to have serious security measures in place to respond, in the blink of an eye, to bomb threats and mass shootings. At the same time, hotels are places where people want to enjoy themselves. Who wants a ...

  The Las Vegas mass shooting took place a little over six months ago and now we’re headed into the spring festival season. Coachella starts this weekend. While the majority of spring festivals are not as large as Coachella (it’s expecting a crowd of 250,000), many of its security measures can be applied to smaller gatherings. Drones.  Drones are a new addition to Coachella security operations. They will help analyze parking issues and crowd control. If a disturbance occurs, a drone’s real-time cameras can assist security to pinpoint and neutralize the situation. Monitored, well-placed security cameras can offer similar benefits. Metal Detectors.  Metal detectors are not a common sight at festivals, but they will be at Coachella. Although they slow entry, metal detectors and bag searches are ways to keep weapons out of festivals. Traffic Patterns.  People jammed together trying to move from one location to another can cause stress among patrons .  Patience can r...

  As much as   $1 billion   worth of equipment is stolen from construction sites every year. We’re not just talking air compressors or generators, but heavy equipment like backhoe loaders, skid steers and excavators. Imagine showing up at your job site in the morning to find half of your equipment is gone. Needless to say, this puts a huge damper on productivity, budget and reputation. Keeping construction sites secure from theft and vandalism is an on-going concern for all contractors and one that Access Control Security takes very seriously. Here at ACS, we take pride in being many contractors’ go-to construction site security partner. As a construction site security company, Access Control Security cracks down on crime by installing state-of-the-art security surveillance cameras that monitor sites 24/7. ACS also sets up electronic security alarms that go off when anyone cuts a fence or attempts to break through a locked gate. Most importantly, highly trained security...

  Spring is the start of the street fair and festival season. In light of recent tragic incidents, keeping patrons safe has become a critical component of festival planning. Security Assessment .  Enlist the help of law enforcement to review your event layout. Walk the property with local police to identify and address any security weak points and to go over security procedures. Give Security Guards The Information They Need.  Security guards play a vital role in fair and festival safety. Their presence is a deterrent and they are often the first ones festivalgoers turn to when there is trouble. Give each guard a map of the festival layout including exits, management offices, lost and found booths and medical services. In turn, the security guard company should designate a point person who is responsible for all guards on duty and who reports to festival management. Set Up Entry Check Points.  Every fairgoer should be required to go through some kind of security chec...

  Gaming tournaments can attract huge, loyal crowds. Unfortunately, they can also attract thieves, troublemakers and those with sinister intentions. Such was the case last year when a   gunman killed two   at a tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. Tournament security guard services, such as those from   Access Control Security , can play a big role to ensure your event is a success. Strict Entrance Enforcement.  With the help of a security guard company for tournaments, all tournament entrances need to be secured before, during and after the event. Patrons should be required to go through metal detectors and have all bags checked. Attendees should be limited in what they are allowed to bring to the tournament. Items not allowed should include over sized bags, wrapped packages, large metal or glass containers and of course knives and firearms. Visible Security Presence .  Tournament security guards should be stationed at entrances, along the perimeter of the...

You’re thinking of opening a retail business…but have you considered the risks involved? The security concerns for retail business owners are endless. Take car dealerships. In one instance, close to 50 cars were stolen in one night. In another case, crooks stole  124 wheels from a Chevy dealer . Thieves and shoplifters are after anything they can sell on the black market…Opioids, firearms, electronics, jewelry, alcohol. You also have to worry about employees and customers’ safety, vandalism and emergencies. If all this makes you feel overwhelmed? Don’t. Retail Security Options .  Access Control Security, one of the top security guard companies in the country, has been in business for over 25 years. It provides retail business security services throughout California and Arizona. We know that peace of mind comes with having the right security measures in place. ACS installs and monitors surveillance cameras, motion detectors and alarm systems throughout retail pro...

  According to the California Department of Justice, hate crimes are a continuing problem. The California DOJ released its   Hate Crimes 2018 Report   on July 2, 2019. The number of reported hate crimes was 1,066 in 2018. Some disturbing statistics: –Anti-Hispanic or Latino bias events rose from 126 in 2017 to 149 in 2018, an increase of 18.3 percent. –Anti-Jewish bias events rose from 104 in 2017 to 126 in 2018, an increase of 21.2 percent. –70 hate crimes took place in parking lots/garages –54 at elementary or secondary schools –54 in restaurants –50 in churches/synagogues/temples The numbers show that hate crimes often occur in public places. When those locations are patrolled by security guards to protect against hate crimes, the likelihood of these crimes happening is reduced. Instigators are less likely to spew their hate if a security guard is watching. Security Response .  If a physical or verbally aggressive hate crime occurs, the security guard will attempt...

  Whether the occasion is a large wedding, fundraiser, corporate event, birthday party or any other private gathering where a significant number of people attend, you’ll want to consider adding a layer of security to ensure the event is not marred by negative incidents and attendees are safe. Surveying The Scene.  Private event security companies, such as  Access Control Security , will meet with event organizers onsite to review the property (i.e., home, hotel ballroom, outdoor setting) to assess security vulnerabilities. Members of the private event guard team will go over the event schedule so they are aware of what is taking place and when. From there, a customized security plan is created. Access To Entrance .  One of the most common security concerns by private party planners is that an uninvited individual will try to gain entry to the event. Private event security guards are deployed to event entry points. They can help with guest check-in and once the rush o...

  Firing someone is one of those things that most employers dread doing. About 20 million people are fired each year. Emotions usually run high, and you never know when an employee might retaliate. Things can quickly take a turn for the worse–as it did at a manufacturing plant near Chicago, where a disgruntled worker opened fire during a termination meeting,  killing 5 co-workers . Meanwhile, shootings by disgruntled former employees returning to the workplace with a gun have been on the rise. At Access Control Security, we know that you can never be too prepared during and in the aftermath of an employee’s firing. Firing Precautions .  A security company’s uniformed guards are your first line of defense. They are skilled at de-escalating conflict and will escort an unstable employee from the premises immediately following termination. As part of their duties, security guards will be on the lookout and detain any former employee who tries to gain entry to the company afte...

  When a break-in occurs at an office building or apartment complex–any place where tenants can reasonably assume that adequate security measures are being taken—the building owner may be legally liable for damage or injury. Security Shortfalls.  Property owners typically have a duty to take measures to secure access to buildings on their property. These measures often include security guards at ground floor entrances at larger complexes so they can monitor who comes and goes. Owners of smaller residential buildings may ask tenants to keep all entrance doors locked with access only by key or keyless entry systems. If security measures aren’t in place and someone enters the building and does harm, the victim may sue the building owner for premises liability if the owner did not take the necessary steps to ensure the building was secure. Security Guard Patrols .  Besides placing security guards at entryways, security guard patrols can monitor around the perimeter of the bui...

  An intense training regime is required to obtain a security guard license followed by annual continuing education courses. One of the areas of study is community relations. Interacting with the public is often a big part of a security guard’s job. It is critical that guards present a professional appearance and presence, follow a prescribed code of conduct and respond to situations appropriately. Some of the issues covered in the public relations component of security guard training include: –Recognizing and avoiding gender and racial harassment and discrimination –Understanding and developing respect of others and developing a proper code of conduct –Applying appropriate verbal skills during crisis intervention –Understanding diversity Security guards often make the first official interaction with the public at sporting and cultural events and at check-in/reception desks of large office/medical buildings. The public seeks out security guards to assist them with their security (a...

  Distribution centers are gold mines to robbers, no matter the product. Cannabis Centers In the Bullseye.  Take the booming cannabis industry: it’s an all-cash business, which makes it a prime target for criminals. Recently, at a Santa Rosa, California facility, two armed robbers dressed as police officers forced employees at gunpoint to open the vault. They walked away with over $100,000 in cash. Meanwhile,  crooked employees  at a Nordstrom distribution center in Ontario, California managed to steal over $200,000 worth of clothing and expensive watches and then auction the items online. Security Cameras Are Not Enough .  Security cameras alone aren’t cutting it anymore. They may catch a criminal in the act, but if there isn’t a physical security presence onsite to respond immediately, the crooks are often long gone before anything can be done. So what can you do? The key is to stay one step ahead of the thieves. At top distribution center security guard servi...