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January 2, 2015

Calgary may be touted as one of the safest cities in Canada, but it would be foolish to say that the city is completely devoid of crime. In fact, property crime like breaking and entering homes or shops is not uncommon in the city. Calgary has also been experience significant amount of vandalism with cars, homes and other private […]

December 30, 2014

Technology plays a key role in providing security. It enhances the capabilities of a security service and it can do things that humans can’t. Any good security system uses a host of technological elements to prevent theft, protect a perimeter or record criminal activity. If you aren’t aware of how technology is used in the […]

December 30, 2014

No matter how many police personnel are out on the street or even if you hire a security guard, your personal safety can only be guaranteed by yourself. There are always unforeseen dangers when you leave your house that may occur at any sudden moment. The best way to try and prevent getting caught in […]

December 19, 2014

It is unfortunate that often no distinction is made between a doorman and security guard. In fact, I’ve seen clients use both these words as synonyms. The roles, responsibility and training of a doorman and a security guard differ greatly. They may be closely related and their job roles may seem similar, but the capabilities […]

December 19, 2014

A police officer may be given various roles like patrolling an area or responding to a call, however there is one core value that he constantly strives to achieve, and that is – To serve and protect. Similarly, no matter what role or job a security guard is assigned to, he has core responsibilities that […]

December 19, 2014

A wedding is an occasion of joyous celebration and the last thing on everyone’s minds is security. It is a time for family and friends to get together and have an enjoyable time. No one would think of anything going wrong, until it does. Three’s a Crowd There are circumstances where poor crowd control can lead […]

December 19, 2014

The security business is huge. There are a wide range of services you can access from it. These services can help fulfill various roles according to your needs. Whether you are planning an event, opening a business, starting a retail store or just organizing a party, the industry has some service or the other that […]

December 19, 2014

It is only in rare circumstances that we provide armed guards. Armed guards are trained in using deadly force, and in that relation, they are more effective than unarmed guards. However, unarmed guards are anything but useless. Comparing North American Police to UK, the biggest difference is that almost the whole British police force is unarmed. […]

December 11, 2014

Any good security service will tell you that a trained and professional security guard is not the only way to beef up your defense. If you are looking for a more affordable alternative than having an actually guard stand at your store or shop the whole day, technology offers an answer. Surveillance system is a […]

December 11, 2014

A security guard can fulfill different roles. This is why there are different types of security guards. If you weren’t aware of this, now is a good time as any to inform yourself. Some of these roles require general training, while others require in-depth and specialized instruction. Contract Security Guards These are the usual security […]

December 10, 2014

Even though hiring a security agency is a good idea, there are a few businesses, residential houses and corporate firms that avoid it. If you are considering how to go about creating an effective security solution, then you have two options – either create and manage your own security team or hire a security agency. […]

December 8, 2014

Having a security service may have never occurred to you before, but certain incidents may bring the idea forward. For many businesses, the idea of hiring a security agency puts them in dilemma. What are the circumstances that warrant hiring a security guard agency? Well, here are 7 signs that your business needs to hire […]