Protective Operations & Guard Services

The SecurityInfoWatch.com Protective Operations & Guard Services category is a collection of news, product/service listings and other resources for those who manage in-house guard programs or contract with third-party providers. It covers a wide range of technology, equipment and other services provided for or by security officers.
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School Security

A Guide to Effective Lockdown Drills for K-12 Schools

June 10, 2024
During a 2022 committee meeting, Washington state Rep. Amy Walen raised an essential point about lockdown drills. Rep. Amy Walen's point about lockdown drills is crucial....
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Protective Operations & Guard Services

How to Navigate the Future Using Hybrid Robot Guard Forces

March 11, 2024
The dynamic evolution and integration of advanced technologies like RGT are set to redefine the future of security
Alarms & Monitoring

Back-end security monitoring centers heighten jobsite security

Feb. 23, 2024
Security monitoring trailers, combined with advanced back-end monitoring centers are proving crucial for construction site security.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

INTER&CO Stadium selects Allied Universal as preferred event services provider

Feb. 22, 2024
Allied Universal is actively recruiting to fill event services positions for the upcoming season.
Robotics

RAD announces first municipal RADDOG adoption

The City of Taylor, Michigan, welcomes its first RADDOG 2LE to the police force in a historic move.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Allied Universal to acquire J. E. Security Systems & Services Inc.

Jan. 22, 2024
This proposed acquisition is through Allied Universal’s subsidiary, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024.
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Perimeter Security

Weapons detection system considerations for facilities

Many considerations should inform the purchase, testing, training, site selection, installation, staffing and maintenance of these valuable tools.
Guard Services Providers

Elite Interactive Solutions celebrates record year in preventing crime

By the time 2023 reached its conclusion, Elite’s 24/7/365 Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) directly had prevented nearly 73,000 incidents.
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School Security

DOJ releases scathing report detailing the Uvalde school shooting

Jan. 18, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice report details chaotic police response and unnecessary delays in Uvalde massacre.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Why police are increasingly relying on remote guarding

Jan. 8, 2024
L.A.-based provider partners to help authorities make retail crime arrests.
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Cannabis Security

How to navigate the complexities of cannabis security guards

Nov. 15, 2023
The cannabis industry presents unique security challenges, and the role of security guards is a critical component in mitigating risks
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Weapons & Weapons Training Equipment

Proventus receives Arkansas Institution of Instruction (IOI) License

Oct. 26, 2023
The IOI also authorizes Proventus to train and qualify these candidates in the classroom and on a live-fire range in Arkansas.