What Is Executive Security?
How Security Services May Differ For CEO’s and VIP’s Executive Security refers to the kind of protective services needed for executives, CEOs, celebrities, dignitaries, and higher-ups, who have elevated risk due to wealth and status. In cases like these, Executive Security officers are relied upon to provide close protection, and extra security measures may be…
Read MoreThe Need for Institutional and Campus Security Services
The Need for Institutional and Campus Security Services Security plays a pivotal role in educational institution and campus safety, whether for universities, community colleges, or vocational schools. As student populations continue to diversify, there is a significant need to revisit what a hired security officer means to a campus. In many current college climates, these…
Read MoreWhy Security Services for Retail Stores & Shopping Malls is of Crucial Importance
Security Services for Retail Stores & Shopping Malls is of Crucial Importance Shopping malls and retail stores have special considerations when it comes to designing effectual security strategies. Tenants, consumers, employees, walkers, and diners are more likely to be return consumers if they feel a sense of safety and security. Furthermore, unwanted incidents that could…
Read MoreHealthcare and Hospital Security Services to Ensure Safety
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are some of the most occupied public places in the United States, and as most healthcare facilities maintain an open-door policy, they are vulnerable to criminal activity if left unprotected. Benefits of Hospital & Healthcare Security Guards Dedicated and responsible healthcare security guards play an imperative role in protecting the often…
Read MoreThe Value of Assisted Care Security Services
Assisted Care Facilities present a unique challenge in security. Families want their loved ones to live in a place that is safe. Residents need to live as independently as possible, with the freedom to move around as they are able, and to have visitors. The facility and staff have the duty to protect the residents…
Read MoreThe Importance of Parking Lot Security
Up to 80% of crime that occurs in or on public facilities happens in the parking lot. Among the most common parking lot crimes are vehicle break-ins, vandalism, and muggings. If your clients or customers do not feel safe parking and walking to your facility, they are more likely to take their business somewhere else…
Read MoreWhen to Hire a Bicycle Patrol Officer
Whether it’s a special event or a daily route, adding a bicycle patrol officer to your security team has many benefits. It’s good for business, it’s good for overall safety, and hiring a bicycle patrol officer is an environmentally friendly decision. If you have large premises, a security officer on a bicycle should be on…
Read MoreWhat a Foot Patrol Officer Can Do for Your Business
We can all imagine the neighborhood patrol officer out on their scheduled beat. But what does a foot patrol officer really provide for a business? A lot more than we may consciously realize. A well-trained foot patrol officer can change a community, be a safe-haven for those in need of help, or simply be a…
Read MoreThe Importance of Uniformed Security Guards
One of the most efficient ways to keep a location safe and secure is to have a uniformed security guard on site. The uniform itself plays a very important role in ensuring safety as it sets an officer apart from the general public as an individual in a position of authority. However, the real benefit…
Read MoreSecurity Guard Service Contract in Baytown, TX
IGS is proud to announce we have secured a security contract in Baytown, TX. We are securing 3 school construction sites. Having security at construction sites can eliminate theft from your site. It’s recommended to obtain a security guard service when installing anything with copper. Theft is most likely to occur at this stage in…
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