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October 24, 2014
GPS Security Service tackle’s Terrorism Prevention
On the frontline of preventing attacks in Canada, it is you and I who have to make it happen. Michael Zehaf-Bibeau and Martin Courture-Rouleau both committed lone wolf attacks. They were neither trained nor affiliated with terrorist organizations. They did it on their own without consultation, advice or prodding from any person. Our security agencies […]
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Canada’s Fight Against Terrorism
You cannot expect to stir up the hornet’s nest without getting stung. All terrorism is a fear tactic. Canada has been on the forefront in the war on terror. We have a presence in Afghanistan and are attacking ISIS. The recent two lone wolf terror attacks on 20th and 22nd October show that Canada is not immune […]
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Grappling with Lone-Wolf Terror Attacks
Canada has been an active participant of battling terrorism in the Middle East. It has been active in Afghanistan and a week ago, Canada decided to join the fight against ISIS. Yet, 22nd October showed that Canada is not immune to terrorism. A lone gunman went on a shooting spree at the National War Memorial and […]
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Plan Ahead
GPS Security Group Inc. says this week’s shooting attack in Ottawa is a reminder that Alberta’s oil and gas industry continues to makes the Province a target environment for Terrorist activities. It would be impossible to completely secure all the pumping stations and thousands of KM of pipeline running underneath the Province. Oil and Gas […]
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Different ways you can hire a security guard – which one is best
Having security for your business, community or residential building is vital to creating a safe environment. A security guard not only discourages criminals who think of coming your way, but also deal with them efficiently. At least the good ones can. It takes a good amount of skill to treat people with respect, yet solve […]
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Crime in Edmonton
Edmonton is struggling with crime. It’s been in the news for quite some time and the city has even been referred to by some as ‘Murder Capital of the World’. In 2012, Edmonton experienced a violent crime rate of 1,210 per 100,000 people. Only three cities, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon, had higher crime rates. Even […]
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How our security guards stay calm and get the job done under pressure
Staying calm is essential in what makes a good security guard great. It is at those times that you will value having a trained and experienced security guard. During a crisis, the best asset a security guard has is not his phone or pepper spray, it is staying calm. In the moment of panic, most […]
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Flight or Fight for a security guard?
In any kind of pressured situation, a security guard has two options – flight or fight. Depending on the situation, flight or fight maybe the right response. If you’re surprised that flight is an option for a security guard, don’t be, read on and you’ll know why. Good security guards are trained to handle all […]
READ MOREOctober 22, 2014
Terrorist Pre-Event Incident
Regardless of whether a planned terrorist attack is the work of a lone individual or a terrorist cell, there will always be indicators which can be observed, collected, and assessed. Frontline personnel play a critical role in protecting Canada from potential terrorist attacks. As the eyes and ears on the street, GPS Security Group Security […]
READ MOREOctober 21, 2014
Better Security after a Fire for Strathcona County
GPS Security is now providing security services to the Municipality of Strathcona. This means that in case the Strathcona County Municipality experiences a fire or any sort of emergency, GPS Security will be second on the scene, after the firefighters. Our security guards will help the firefighters keep civilians safely out of danger and ensure […]
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In the event of an emergency, St. Albert looks to GPS Security
We are proud to announce that the City of St. Albert has contracted GPS Security to secure their building in case of a fire or any other emergency. While we hope that we will seldom have to use our skills, we are ready to get into action and reduce damages to property and health in […]
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6 characteristics of a great security guard
How do you know if the security guard you have hired is good enough? It is important to know that the security guard you have, whether directly hired or provided by an agency, is worth his mettle. It helps create a tension free environment. You know that your store, school, mall or property will be […]
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