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Private security services are playing a bigger role in the policing of our communities. While we are seeing more private security services than ever before, the role of private security has changed significantly over the past few decades. Security guards were once primarily associated with businesses and their assets such as banks and retail stores. …

Private Security and the Changing Face of Policing Read More »

In the event of a tragedy, like the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, security personnel are called upon to assist with crowd control. In order to prevent panic and ensure the safety of those in attendance, private security guards assist with keeping people moving and funneling them in the right direction. During this challenging …

The Vital Role Private Security Played During Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Read More »

In recent years, The Men Who Cook event has become a regular occurrence in many cities. As the idea is fairly new, most people don’t know much about why or how participating in these events makes such a large difference to local communities. If you’re wondering what it means for BPS Security to participate in …

Why Participating in The Men Who Cook Event Means So Much to the BPS Security Team Read More »

  People often think that security is just about watching the entrances and exits, walking around and keeping a lookout for anyone suspicious. While this might be true for some companies, there are many more layers to security than people think. The responsibilities of a security guard can be broad and require them to do …

Why Hiring Private Security Is Essential – 4 Reasons Why Read More »

At BPS Security we cannot stress the importance of professionally trained and certified private security guards. With proper training and execution, security guards protect people while providing a sense of peace to the community. We believe the guard must treat each of these duties with care and esteem while suited up for the job. When …

Oregon: Unlicensed Security Guard Shoots Two Men, Killing One & Severely Injuring Another Read More »

We are all guilty of it… Making snap judgments based on appearances. This of course happens in the private security industry too. In fact, many trained guards are instructed to look for certain tells. However, profiling in loss prevention can be used to guards.     Let’s say we have two people enter the store at …

How Criminals Use Profiling in Loss Prevention to Their Advantage Read More »

Though State Law regulates the conduct of loss prevention officers, there are a few things that are universal.     Firstly, loss prevention officers are not the police, and are limited by which weapons they are allowed to carry and how much force they are allowed to use. However, this doesn’t mean that they are powerless. …

Loss Prevention Officers; What They Can and Cannot Do Read More »

If you haven’t experienced it yourself, you certainly know someone who has. Crime is on the rise. With possible danger lurking around every corner, the situation in many cities can feel hopeless. The same financial instability that has contributed to the rise in crime, has most of us more conscious about keeping what we have. …

Apartment Security matters now more than ever. Don’t get caught unprotected. Read More »

At BPS Security, we believe a good security guard can make all the difference. With proper training and execution, security guards protect people at work and home while providing a sense of peace to the community. Security guard responsibilities can range from being present to maintaining order while reacting to assaults and robberies. The guard …

How Many Weapons are TOO Many? Security Guards Should not look like Blade Runner Read More »

When we say, “The security industry is corrupt!” we are not kidding. Recently, one of our former employees reached out to us in efforts to receive some advice on how to handle an awful situation dealing with his current (well, no longer current) employer. Below, we are diving in to how security companies take advantage …

How do Security Companies take Advantage of Security Guards Read More »