Holiday season is here and for most that means it’s time to relax, maybe take a little year-end vacation, spend some time with family, go to parties and events, and do a little shopping. But for those in the private security industry the holidays can be the busiest time of year. Providing security services during […]
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.
Once you decide to automate your security workforce management, what weight should pricing have in the purchase decision? What criteria should you keep in mind when evaluating the numbers?
Of the many tools that can be used to improve your security guards’ productivity, few are more useful than geofencing software.
It’s critical to start recession proofing your business. If you haven’t started recession planning yet, now is the time.
To commemorate Canadian Security Magazine’s 40th anniversary, Mark Folmer discusses the legacy of ASIS International in the Canada security industry.
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.
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.