Protecting your Business from Property Damage and Vandalism Vandalism at your business can be annoying, but it can also cost you money. If your property is vandalized with graffiti, if your doors and windows are broken or damaged, or if your landscaping is ruined, this does more than just add more work to your day. […]
Four Things You Probably Don’t Know About Security Gates
The Facts About Security Gates Most people have heard of security gates, but there is unfortunately a lot of misinformation about them out there. There are also a lot of things that people don’t know about these physical security tools. Here are four things that you may not know about physical security gates. They’re for […]
Security During Civil Unrest and Protests
How Physical Security Protects Properties During Public Demonstrations Civil unrest, protests and other public demonstrations are often peaceful events that are designed to attract attention to a cause or celebrate a particular achievement (such as gatherings to commemorate a sports event, etc.). However, in some cases, these large gatherings become unpredictable and, unfortunately, violence and […]
Dealing with Summer Crime Increases
Crime Increases in the Summer Heat: What This Means for You Many studies have shown that crime, specifically violent crime, increases as the temperature increases. For example, a 2001 paper by the University of Iowa, entitled Heat and Violence, found that “hot summers produce a bigger increase in violence than cooler summers.” Other studies, including […]
5 things to consider in the event of civil unrest
Keeping your Business Safe During Civil Unrest Large scale protests, moments of civil unrest and even riots and violence can break out just about anywhere. These situations are not relegated to large cities like Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Civil disorder and moments of unrest can happen just about anywhere. We have seen this […]