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You don’t need an armed security guard. Nothing bad ever happens at your organization. It’s a quiet place with happy employees.
Sandy Hook Elementary School felt the same way, right before an armed assailant opened fire, killing 27 — 20 of whom were children.
Unfortunately, we live in a world where tragedy can strike anywhere at any time. A well-trained, qualified, and experienced security professional from a reputable company will not just keep your company safe, they will also deter against other forms of criminal mischief and threats, both internal and external.
Hiring and training your own security team is a big deal. You want to make sure any actions they take won’t become your liability! This typically results in a highly ineffective security team.
If you hire and train your own security team, your business is fully liable for what they do. This is not a good thing for your business or organization. Giving someone a badge and a gun is a very big deal. When you outsource these needs to a security or detective agency, the security personnel will be covered by their agency’s insurance – not yours.
At the end of the day, it’s clear who is responsible for what officers or guards do in an emergency; and its direct impact on your business. Critical Tip: This shift of liability generally does not occur if you choose to hire off-duty police officers employed by a government agency or department. They are shielded by layers of policies, laws, case law, and qualified immunity. Keep this in mind.
As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Most security companies don’t provide armed services – because they won’t pay the wages that trained and qualified professionals require. Further, most security companies refuse to let their guards or officers intervene in any situation – requiring them to be nothing more than a witness – as this reduces their insurance costs, and reduces their own potential liability. Let that sink in…
Security companies that keep the cost of operations and personnel minimal, can, in turn, provide services at a significantly lower cost; even when it results in an ineffective or inferior service for their clients, further jeopardizing life and property. Many of the security companies that do offer armed guard services will grossly underpay their personnel. This results in underqualified security guards who lack the proper training and experience to do their job effectively; which can lead to disastrous consequences.
We’ve all walked into a building or seen it in a movie; where as soon as you go inside, the first you see is a security guard. Your first reaction to this site is completely based on the appearance and demeanor of the guard – which if we can be honest, is oftentimes poor.
The key here is to have the right partner, who employs great officers – ones who pay attention, are polite, professional, authoritative, and have excellent communication skills. By achieving this, no one will come in and “get the wrong idea”.
Beyond the ability to deal with emergency situations, proper safety and security will involve a certain level of customer service; a key to increased employee retention and productivity, happy customers and clients, as well as repeat business. Security personnel can assist customers and visitors by directing them where to go, evacuating employees and visitors during emergencies, escorting employees from and to their vehicles, rendering first aid, and much more.
Times have changed, and crime continues to be a significant threat without boundaries. Why wait for the worst-case scenario to happen? Don’t sell your business, employees, and customers short. You deserve real and effective solutions to protect what’s important. You need a true partner with an organization who has your back; and will always put your interests first. Hiring security can seem like a daunting task, but with the right partner – the process becomes easy and seamless.
Tri State Enforcement Regional Authority is a multistate organization that supplies mission-critical public safety services, special police services, advanced protective security and armed guard services, court and judicial services, and related law enforcement and emergency services; for and on behalf of public, private, and government sector markets through cooperative and service contract agreements.
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