BLOGS

October 21, 2014

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 […]

October 21, 2014

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 […]

October 21, 2014

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 […]

October 21, 2014

Alberta is Canada’s largest oil producing province. Every year, there are more attempts to tap into the province’s undiscovered underground oil. Often, an Oil & Gas company will land up setting up a land rig away from urban centers. Athabasca oil sands have sprouted many oil wells and onshore rigs. Quite a bit of money […]

October 13, 2014

Whether you are a 2star or a 5star hotel, security should factor into your concerns. Because you are in the hospitality sector, your security requirements are different from the rest of the ordinary world. The big question is, how do you provide a safe environment for your guests without compromising on a friendly customer service? […]

September 21, 2014

Security guards are imperative for any organization. Not only do they give you the feeling of safety, they actually protect your institute, building, premise, etc. from theft and vandalism. However, there is the question of how you should hire your security guards. Do you setup interviews and hire experiencedsecurity guards on your own? Or, do […]

September 21, 2014

A remote camp is, well, remote and if you are running or visiting one, considering some security is not a bad idea. There are various ways you may land up in a remote camp in Alberta. – It’s a company trip/retreat Your organisation may have taken you on a company trip to relax and run a […]

September 21, 2014

Fire Watch Security Services provide trained personnel that work in collaboration with the Fire Departments in Alberta to effectively report fires while they are still easier to control and also provide protection to fire sites from intrusion for fire investigation. These trained security guards are crucial to maintaining the safety of a building when a […]

September 21, 2014

Fraudsters are always coming up with new scams to glean money off people and their new target seems to be retail shops. One of the most recent scams doing the rounds seems to the fraudulent refund scam and retailers are strongly advised to keep an eye out for this ruse. The Ruse According to reported […]

September 10, 2014

Letting the security guard service know what you want and what you expect is key to success. Sure, they have tons of experience, but every location and every customer has a different need. You have to let them know what that need is. You know your own location best and you definitely have some insights […]

September 10, 2014

Home Alone correctly captures the mind of a robber. They strike when no one is at home or at the shop. A smart one knows that so many things can go wrong if the owner is present. Guns get pulled out, accidents happen and most importantly, there isn’t enough time to hunt through the location […]

September 10, 2014

You cannot have eyes everywhere. Whether you are the store owner, a college campus head or a bank manager, the buck stops at you. You are the one responsible for security. It is too much to ask a human to keep an eye on everything that is going on. The site is too big for […]