Security Tips and Recommendations

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Security Tips for the Holidays (0)

November 29, 2011 • General Security, Personal Protection

Year after year, crime statistics prove that the holiday season is “open” season for criminals looking to score big.  It’s a perfect opportunity, as both homes and cars are full of new merchandise.  Cash drawers at local retail outlets are full of money, ATM’s are busy dispensing money and our pockets and purses are bulging with money.  Everywhere a thieves… Read More ›

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Security Tips for the Holidays (0)

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Year after year, crime statistics prove that the holiday season is “open” season for criminals looking to score big.  It’s a perfect opportunity, as both homes and cars are full of new merchandise.  Cash drawers at local retail outlets are full of money, ATM’s are busy dispensing money and our pockets and purses are bulging with money.  Everywhere a thieves… Read More ›

Loss Prevention »

Loss Prevention Risks and Liability (0)

Loss prevention officers are common place in most large retail outlets.  Their presence provides a needed level of deterrence to help ensure all products leaving the store are properly paid for.  According to information and statistics provided by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP), a non-profit organization; www.shopliftingprevention.org, “more than $13 billion worth of… Read More ›

Personal Protection »

Vacation Security (0)

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I recently returned from a week long vacation in Gatlinburg, TN.  While there, and traveling to and from, I took notice of several security related issues that should be addressed by anyone while on vacation.  They are as follows: I. Prior to, or while on vacation, don’t post to your facebook page, twitter account, myspace,… Read More ›

Firearms »

Taurus Firearms (0)

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Taurus Firearms (Forjas Taurus) started in Brazil in 1941.  With the release of its first firearm, the Model 38101SO Revolver, Taurus Firearms soon became a major firearms manufacturer in South America.  Today, as one of the largest small arms manufacturers in the world, Taurus Firearms continues to grow.  Not to diminish the fact that Taurus… Read More ›

Use of Force »

Use of Deadly Force (0)

I have been the owner of a security guard company since 1994.  During the past 15 years, my officers have had to resort to the use of deadly force on more than one occasion.  Here are some examples of situations that required one or more of my officers to use deadly force. Deranged man takes… Read More ›

Safety »

Vehicle Safety – More Than Just Airbags (0)

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Airbags, seat belts, car seats, hands free communication  – each and every safety feature and gadget is designed to help you to avoid vehicle accidents and to keep you alive in the event of an accident.  What most of us fail to think about is, what actually happens during an accident. Granted, the seat belt… Read More ›

National Security »

TSA and Airport Screening (0)

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In the early 90′s, I spent three years living in Africa and Europe. During this time, I traveled extensively with several different airlines.  Although the security procedures were always different in each country, they were all equally effective in portraying the highest level of security imaginable at that time.  While flying out of Algeria, I quickly… Read More ›

Laws »

Current Gun Control Laws (1)

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As a law enforcement officer and former Marine, I have been around guns for the past twenty years.  I have witnessed numerous deaths and serious bodily injuries as a result of both the legal and illegal use of firearms.  Although a society free of any weapons would be ideal, an ideal society is far from… Read More ›

Business »

Security & Crime Scene Cleanup (0)

As a 17 year owner of a security guard company, I always had my eyes open for another business that could be used to supplement my current income.  In 2005 I found that opportunity in Crime Scene Cleanup and started Bio-Trauma 911, Inc. For as nearly as long as I’ve worked in the security industry,… Read More ›