Security & Guard Services
Top News
Private security market to reach $66B in 2012
Perceived risk of crime, overwhelmed public safety personnel cited as reasons for growth
Andrews International acquires Seventrees
Private security company adds guard services firm to company portfolio
SIA granted power to prosecute security firms in UK Blackstone Group to acquire AlliedBarton Private security force protects homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina Groups file complaint against private security guards Security and alarm firms hit hard by gas prices Two killed in private security van crash
Announcements
AlliedBarton promotes Rich Cordivari to VP of learning and development
Industry veteran and national training director for firm to assume new role
Tri-S Security Awarded $5 M Contracts by DHS, Department of Defense
Company CEO says contracts were unexpected
N.Y. gaming facility utilizes Morse Watchmans’ security solutions
Morse Watchmans provides security solutions for media company.
AlliedBarton's David Buckman Appointed to NASCO Board TASER Receives Additional Order from the U.S. Marshals Remote Guarding Alliance Debuts at ASIS 2007
ProductWatch
PPM 2000 introduces Perspective Version 1.3 Wireless CCTV launches 3G body-worn surveillance solutions Zistos releases body-worn portable camera iRobot and TASER Deliver New Robot Capabilities for Defense PepperBall Introduces FlashLauncher with Illuminated Protection T3 Motion Introduces New Personal Mobility Unit for Security Patrols
Security & Guard Services Columns
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Just a Security Guard?
The deception of perception
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Enabling the Security Officer: A Lesson from ASIS 2006
Why investments in manned security services need to go hand-in-hand with technology buys
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Case Study: Organized Refund Fraud
Organized refund fraud has been going on for many years, and it is likely to continue, especially if stores make it easy for thieves to get away with it.
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Al Qaeda vs. The Mouse
A mouse tail of security at one of America's favorite vacation destinations
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Security & Guard Services Features
Security and alarm firms hit hard by gas prices
Companies forced to increase rates, implement new vehicle policies
Mall security: Where do we stand?
Following the Omaha mall incident, an overview of where mall security stands today
Preventing Violence in Today's Workplace