Top Guard and Security Officer Companies - Articles - Page 19

Mobile and IoT Devices: Enabling Remote Access

February 21, 2019

As many industries adopt IoT solutions for increased security, reduced costs and new opportunities, the buildings industry is looking to do the same by incorporating IoT and mobile functionality into a range of facilities, including around building security systems.

How to Run a Smooth, Large-Scale Event Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Troy Harper

February 19, 2019

Federal, state and local agencies spent months preparing for the 2019 Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, game planning for the multitude of incidents that could threaten the safety and security of fans attending the game, as well as individuals and businesses that congregated in areas around the stadium.

Understanding Family Terror Networks

Dean C. Alexander

February 15, 2019

What can law enforcement and enterprise security do to undermine terrorism, including that of the family affiliated variety?

Take the 2019 Guarding Benchmark Report

February 12, 2019

Security magazine has partnered with Valiant to discover the top trends in guarding and security officer training and use.

The Dangers from Knife and Weapon Slashing

Robert Kaiser

January 23, 2019

On Monday morning, April 18, 2018, an 8 year-old boy left home with a kitchen knife and walked into his central Minnesota elementary school. Minutes later, he slashed three fellow pupils, ages 8, 9 and 13 years.

Kentucky May Have Marshals in Schools

January 10, 2019

Kentucky lawmakers unveiled a bill that may include placing marshals in schools for security.

IFPO Names Three New Board of Director Members

December 4, 2018

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) announced the appointment of three new IFPO Board of Directors.

Selling Your Security Guard Company?

Enlisting a broker on your side ensures you know the market and make rational decisions

Keith Oringer

December 1, 2018

Deciding whether, when and for how much to sell a security guarding business that you’ve been building up over a period of decades has both financial and emotional ramifications.

2018 Guarding Report: Changing Times for the Guarding Industry

How enterprises are working to boost pay and training for security officers, in addition to considering options like K-9s and robots.

Ed Finkel

December 1, 2018

Traditional guarding is getting shaken up by new skills, services and technology. How are guarding firms and security officers shifting their priorities and offerings to keep pace and continue to add value to enterprises and security departments? It’s time to go beyond basic patrol, observe and report functions.

Non-Billable Overtime: Mitigating Risk and Maximizing Security Officer Efficiency

Tim Lozier

November 21, 2018

Over 85% of client agreements do not allow for the payment of overtime, and any overtime incurred by guards is considered non-billable overtime (NBOT). Given today’s labor shortage and labor laws, the NBOT rate has increased by over 35%. And with a remote workforce, it is a constant challenge to get real-time data on your staff.