This time of year, we expect an influx of cheer… and while some deliver that with bells on, others may need a little visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past! Now, before you continue, you may be wondering, ‘What does this have to do with security?!” The short answer — everything. See, when it comes …
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 …
Why Did it Take 8 Deaths at a Concert to Raise Concerns About the Security Industry? Read More »
In response to the Northside ISD school lockdowns caused by shooting in close proximity to John Jay High School here in San Antonio in late October, many people asked us, “How can school districts increase their security without blowing their budget?!” Below, we suggest a few different tools that individual schools and entire districts can …
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The security industry is broken, and fixing it is not going to be an overnight matter. However, there are some easily implementable changes that security firms can make that will have a large ripple effect — offering benefits to security guards! So next time you are in the market for a security firm, we strongly …
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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 …
9 Security Firm Stories that Will Give You CHILLS! Read More »
Here at BPS Security, we often call out the security industry’s total lack of standards and how this is negatively affecting companies and civilians. Usually, we are pointing out where security companies are making mistakes and how those mistakes trickle down to the security guards. However, today, we are going to call out the sad …
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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 …
Why Making Price the Determining Factor Leads to Fatalities Read More »
Frankly, the gun debate is a hot, difficult, and loaded (pun intended) topic. People tend to be for it (often very pro second amendment) or against it (thinking that no one should have guns at all), and there seems to be no middle ground in sight… until now. Recently, we have been testing a new …
Can a Surveillance System Create a Middle Ground in the Gun Debate? Read More »
With hurricane season well underway, small business owners along hurricane paths are dealing with even more stressors after a year of pandemic-based frustrations — the chance of a mandatory evacuation. Many of us often think, “If my area undergoes an evacuation, I would leave!” But then, when push comes to shove, that is easier said …
How to Help Prevent Looters During Emergency Evacuations Read More »
The question, “Do security guards steal?” Should be alarming. The answer should be no. But sadly, the answer is, “Yes! They do steal!” And not just in general, but sometimes they are the ones stealing from their clients. That sounds crazy, right? Don’t worry, there are measures that security companies (like us) take to prevent …
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