Security Guards Excessive Force. Last night, I witnessed a classic example of excessive force being used against a shoplifter. There were four uniformed security guards that were involved in the … [Read more...]
Apartment Security Guard Contractor versus In-House Courtesy Officer
Apartment Security Guard has some advantages over a courtesy officer. A primary difference between the two is that the contract security guard is employed by the contractor and not by you. A … [Read more...]
Security Guard Patrol – Does Drive Through Patrol Prevent Crime?
Security guard patrol in a vehicle serves a limited, but useful purpose. Highly visible security vehicle drive-through services can be ideal Drive-through patrols are not good at catching … [Read more...]
Shopping Center Trespassers – How to Warn Detain or Arrest Trespassers
Shopping center trespassers are unwanted customers that can interfere with the safe operation of a shopping center or mall. Let’s face it, no one wants to shop in an environment that is perceived to … [Read more...]
Shoplifter Profiling – Do Retail Loss Prevention Agents Use Profiling?
Shoplifter Profiling. The media often asks me if retail store loss-prevention agents use “profiling” tactics as a means of determining which customers are most likely to steal. The answer is … [Read more...]
Shoplifting Excessive Force – How Not to Make a Shoplifter Detention
Shoplifting excessive force. I witnessed a classic example of excessive force against a petty theft shoplifter. The shoplifter fell after a head tackle and was in obvious pain. He was bleeding … [Read more...]