| We've all heard that old adage that sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you. If you've ever been on the receiving end of nasty name calling, then you know that statement is not really true. In some states it may even be considered assault or breech of peace. As security officers, we've all been victims of the verbal attacks. More |

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| Almost all property is Private Property even buildings and land that's been built or paid for with your money. While many private properties have public access and are open to you and me during normal business hours our privilege to be there can be subject to the land owner's rules and regulations and can be revoked at anytime. More |

| Guards and Guns-The Use of Force Dilemma |

| Up until the early 1980's, most private security officers did their job unarmed except for bank or armored car guards or a few others assigned to high profile accounts. Security company owners frowned on the liability of having gun toting officers but that has all changed. Many security officers carry sidearms and security guard involved shootings are common. More |

| Getting Your House in Order-Are You Ready? |
| There's just no way to sugarcoat the fact that working in the private security field is as dangerous as being in any other area of public safety. With the increase of public contact and proactive security duties, the likelihood of serious injury or even death is real. Do you have your documents, a Will and Testament, Trust or other paperwork ready? More |

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| Security Officer Death Caused By Deadly Errors |

| A security officer killed this week in the State of Washington was a victim of his own deadly errors, a statement that we don't make lightly or boastfully. It is a sad and tragic death and one that could have been avoided. Was it due to poor training or just poor judgement? More |