The Messenger

When you own a business, you might be so busy with managing client relationships and securing inventory that you overlook problems like employee theft. Unfortunately, dishonest individuals cost U.S. businesses a staggering $42 billion dollars a year, with employee theft making up as much as 28 percent of the loss.

Fortunately, you can ward off problems by being on the lookout for strange behavior. Here are three signs your employees might be stealing from you.

The violent events of the last few years have made it impossible for parents to not worry about the safety of their children at school. The reality is that the average American student has an extremely small risk of dying in a school shooting during their life. Riding in cars and swimming are still more dangerous behaviors than attending school.

You own a hotel and your foremost concern is your business's reputation. The protection of your guests — and their possessions — is your primary goal. You have security cameras adorning your lobby and hallways to alert your staff of wrongdoing, but adding live hotel security is a benefit your hotel needs.

When should you have security present at your hotel? This guide will help you plan your security needs accordingly.

A Federal Bureau of Investigation preliminary crime statistics report indicates that while violent crime decreased in the U.S in the first half of 2017, murder rates went up. The Bureau of Justice Statistics, however, released a report in 2015 indicating that only about half of victims of violent crimes report it to the police.

The holiday season is a magical time of year when family and friends gather together in celebration of life, health, and of course, good food. However, for many people the reality of enjoying the company of all of their family members, means traveling far distances away from home, and this rightfully brings some trepidation regarding home security. You can proactively protect your home before you go on vacation, and here's how.

Security guards are often seen as professionals who provide security services alone. However, security guards also can play an important role providing customer service. There are many customer service responsibilities that must be juggled alongside security responsibilities.

1. Greet Customers

When customers need a question answered or when someone needs to greet a customer, one of the first individuals that a customer may come in contact with is a security guard.

October 20, 2017 - Sequim WA - After 31 years in Discovery Bay, Security Services Northwest (SSNW) has officially moved its headquarters to Sequim. The new location at 250 Center Park Way marks a significant transition for the company, which provides site security, patrol services, alarms, cameras, and its “Shepherd Shield” security app.

When you think of the need for event security, you may think of concerts and large venue events. The truth is, with the rise of terrorist issues and attacks being more localized and targeting small groups, the need for a professional event security option at smaller community events is vital. If you think that your basic local security guards, or security volunteers, will make the cut then you may want to reconsider.

There are about 27 million shoplifters in the United States, averaging out to 1 in every 11 people. So, for every 100 customers you greet, around 10 of them are potential shoplifters.

False alarms aren't just a nuisance — they're also costly. In some areas, the first false alarm is greeted with a warning. The second through sixth instances are each met with a fine. With the seventh false alarm, local authorities stop responding to the location for 90 days unless a panic button has been pressed, signaling that there is someone in distress.

Depending on the size and scope of the job, you could have anywhere from several thousands, to several millions, of equipment, tools and materials on your construction site. Preventing theft should be a top priority, and oftentimes performing background checks on your employees and installing a few extra lights won't be enough to keep your equipment safe.

When it comes to home security, you want to make sure you take all the measures you can to keep your family safe. You may have locks on your windows, a fenced yard, and keep your garage door locked tight when not in use, but you may need better security than that. Here are three signs you need added security for your property and why making the investment can really pay off.