Managing Security For Your Outdoor Event

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Managing security for your outdoor event requires a lot of forethought and preparation, but it’s worth it to maintain a secure venue for everyone present.

It’s that time of year when many people are planning to host or attend an outdoor event. The beautiful weather, fresh air, and sunshine are all too good to pass up when you have the option to hold an outdoor event instead of an indoor event. These events can hold more people, more vendors, more performances, and are just all-around bigger! These events are really exciting for everyone involved, but they are also prone to certain security threats that need to be addressed before the event is held to ensure the safety of all staff, guests, and attendees.

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Soft Skills Every Security Guard Needs

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There are a few critical soft skills every security guard needs to have in order to do their job effectively in any situation.

Security guards are essential for many businesses and facilities, and they come with an important set of skills that make them invaluable assets. While many of these skills are well-known and sought by employers, there are some lesser-known soft skills that every security guard needs to do their job at peak performance.

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Security Guards Are Essential For Hotels

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Security guards are essential for hotels because they are trained to maintain order and spot suspicious activity before it becomes a bigger problem.

Hotels are a hotbed of activity, and that can lead to problems. For this reason, security guards are an essential asset for every hotel. They provide a number of valuable skills and services that keep the hotel running smoothly, and they protect all of the guests and staff from various issues that can arise at any time.

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Will Your Physical Security Keep Up in 2023?

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Physical security incidents are expected to rise in 2023, but many industry leaders don’t have plans to shore up their defenses.

In a world where cybersecurity is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, many businesses are failing to shore up their physical security. Even for an online business, warehouses and distribution centers need to be kept secure from potential criminals. The state of physical security has gotten increasingly troubling over the past couple of years, and 2023 is expected to continue the trend of rising physical security incidents.

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Why Security Guards Skilled in Conflict De-Escalation Are Beneficial to Your Business

Posted on JayPosted in Commercial Properties, Security Strategies
CES Security Conflict De-escalation
Having a security guard that is skilled in conflict de-escalation can have a major positive effect on customers, visitors, and employees.

Security guards are an underrated asset for many businesses. A lot of business owners choose not to hire security guards because they assume their regular employees can handle whatever problems arise, they think they don’t need security guards because they don’t experience a lot of crime or theft, or they simply assume that security guards get paid to stand around and look intimidating all day. The reality is that security guards bring a lot to the table for every kind of business or commercial property, and one of the important skills they bring to the table is conflict de-escalation—a critical tool in handling high-stress situations in a way that ensures everyone feels safe.

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