A few years back, a prison hospital and security firm were sued — and lost. What could have gone wrong? Well, one night, a prisoner escaped his cell, made his way through the hospital, took a nurse hostage, and raped her. The nurse rightfully won $7.2 million, but there is no amount of money that …
Back in 2018, there was a court case involving a security guard and assault. In this particular case, the security guard assaulted an individual working for the company he was there to protect. What was the outcome? The security company was at fault due to a negligent screening/hiring process, and poor training. This is a …
Sometimes, companies will face scenarios where they need to hire last minute security. Obviously, this is not the most ideal situation! So if you are ever in this predicament, you may feel tempted to hire the first company that says, “We can do it!” But we strongly encourage you to keep asking questions! Why? Well …
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When determining the best security system for your company, it is crucial to understand that the equipment will only EVER be as good as the placement. To say this in a different way, you can spend the money on the “best security system” in the world, but poor placement will prohibit the system from doing …
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When your company is looking to hire a security firm and you are wondering “How much should a good security guard cost?” You are asking the wrong question! Why? Well, “good” is relative. In this circumstance, “good” is an adjective describing: 1. To be desired or approved of: “a good quality of life” 2. Having …
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As more and more companies and government organizations hire private security firms, companies will often ask, “What can security guards legally do?” Below, we shine some light on primary areas that have a thin line separating what security guards can do and cannot do! Before we dive in, it is critical to point out that …
When organizations are looking to hire a security firm, they often ask, “Where do I start? What should I look for when hiring a security company!?” Well, there are many different factors and areas to consider (as each company and industry will have different needs). But in this article, we are going to address one …
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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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When it comes to hiring the most reliable security guard for a company, many employers assume that an impressive resume packed full of experience yields a reliable security guard. However, more often than not, experience does not guarantee reliability! Additionally, even if a candidate is reliable, they may not be the right fit for a …
As a company, we have to make decisions on which vendors to use such as marketing firms, financial advisors, payment gateways, internet providers, and more. Since we value our company, our decisions always involve careful considerations. Therefore, we expect (and actually advise) potential clients to do the same — especially when it comes to choosing …
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