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Recessions affect all industries, but it seems like the physical security sector is affected from two sides. On the one side, supply chain disruptions (a leading cause of the current economic situation) have limited companies’ abilities to procure equipment and supplies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports an 8.3% price increase on all…
“We’re stretched thin.” That statement exemplifies the situation across many police departments across the US, which are struggling with critical staffing shortages. According to a recent CNN report, “Departments in places like Kansas City, Atlanta, Portland, Dallas, and Seattle are facing staffing shortages numbering in the hundreds.” How bad is the police officer shortage? According…
Learn what savvy business leaders do when they sense an economic downturn on the horizon.
It’s critical to start recession proofing your business. If you haven’t started recession planning yet, now is the time.
How can you know if we are heading for a recession? The answer depends on who you ask. It seems like everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop. When it does, many contract security firm owners, especially those starting a security company, worry the impact will be devastating on their business. And rightly…
This year’s theme for GSX is Change, and it promises to be an integrated experience with both in-person and digital features, including daily global keynote and game-changer presentations.
If you're a property manager or owner, this blog is for you! We have put together a checklist that you can follow to get commercial property management right. You may be implementing many of these already, but it doesn’t hurt to revisit a few must-dos.
While most property managers have traditionally taken a reactive approach to property management, more and more property managers and commercial real estate managers are now taking a more proactive approach.
Building a Partner Ecosystem That Spells Growth
There’s a growing new trend in the physical security industry as many cities hire private security companies to protect, secure, and patrol their streets.
The state of California has some of the country’s most aggressive restrictions on firearms, requiring background checks on individuals who attempt to buy guns and ammunition, banning firearms that are considered assault weapons, and limiting magazines to 10 bullets.
Companies that quickly adopted new technology solutions have made themselves ready not just for now but for the future. And that’s precisely what security companies will need to do in order to remain relevant, engage customers longer, and grow — become future-ready. They could start by adding a new vertical to their services — smart…
