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Why Did it Take 8 Deaths at a Concert to Raise Concerns About the Security Industry?

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Although more details are still to come in the wake of the catastrophic Astroworld fiasco, at BPS Security we have been heartbroken with the realization that lack of training and security industry standards contributed in the loss of at least 8 lives. As more information is coming to light, we are frustrated and hurt that …

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9 Security Firm Stories that Will Give You CHILLS!

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Not all spooks come from scary parking lots: sometimes the worst horror stories are the realities of corporations: the way they treat their employees AND customers… (Note: the identities of these sources has been concealed for their protection). The following security firm stories will give you chills. Chilling Security Firm Stories Number One A security …

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Why Making Price the Determining Factor Leads to Fatalities

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Recently a 39-year-old elementary school security guard was charged with molestation charges and as it turns out, this is only indicative of a larger problem in the security industry. Over the years, the security industry has become commoditized. Even our own clients responded “Price is most important” when questioned about what factors influence their purchasing …

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When is it Okay for a Security Guard to Draw Their Gun?

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In the past decade, there have been far too many situations where security guards (and sometimes, police officers) use their guns in extremely inappropriate ways! Often, these are times in which guns are completely unnecessary for the actual scenario. And, many times, these incidents have ended terribly. Now, to be honest, there is a very …

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BPS Security - Are You Liable

Does the Liability Fall on YOUR Company When Your Guard is Involved in a Shooting?

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We have said it before and we will say it again, do thorough research when choosing a security company! Far too often companies think that by simply having security, they are protected from lawsuits and thus free from liability. Or a step further, if there is ever a lawsuit involving their onsite security guard, the …

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The Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Security In-House

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Should I Bring My Security In-House? There are so many pros and cons when it comes to bringing outsourced roles in-house. Sometimes the consideration is rooted in needing to regain control. Other times, it comes down to cost. But when you are debating between bringing your security in-house or outsourcing the roles to a reputable …

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