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The holiday season can be joyous and whimsical – but it’s also full of people looking to take advantage of the situation. The year-end rush produces a lot of extra chaos which is easy for wrongdoers to exploit – not to mention that 2024 has been a particularly chaotic year in general. You need to step up your security for the holidays, whether it’s hiring extra unarmed security guards in Houston, TX, or just keeping your workforce informed about best security practices.
PGP has nearly 40 years of experience keeping Houston safe, and we want everyone to have a fantastic holiday. So here are some tips to keep in mind, to protect your business, assets, and people from any threat.
You, and everyone in your business, should be extra vigilant about looking for anything out of place. Be on the lookout for unfamiliar people hanging around, especially if they try to enter areas they shouldn’t. Likewise, watch for discarded bags. They might simply be lost items, but unfortunately, they could also hold explosives or electronic intrusion devices.
Everyone needs to pay attention, and like the signs say, ‘If you see something, say something.’ A watchful workforce can shut down a lot of attempted crime before it happens.
Now is a great time to give your people some extra training or retraining on how social engineering can be used to gain entry into a business. Despite all the high-tech methods of intrusion now available, ‘old-fashioned’ techniques of talking one’s way into secure areas can still be surprisingly effective. Plus, those social engineering techniques can now be used digitally as well, such as “catfishing” emails trying to trick specific employees into giving up secure information.
Private Houston security companies can also provide information and education on low-tech intrusion tactics if your people need a refresher. A quick security seminar can prevent dumb mistakes which could lead to tragedy.
How much of your property is covered by surveillance cameras? And how are those cameras monitored? Unless you have nearly 100% coverage and 24/7 monitoring, you’re leaving gaps in your security that intruders can exploit. In particular, don’t rely on merely recording security footage and hoping you catch criminals after the fact. Hire a 24/7 security camera and alarm response firm that will be onsite quickly to stop criminals in the act!
Unarmed guards are inexpensive to hire, while still providing a strong deterrent to anyone who might want to break into your property. They can also help your legal customers or visitors feel safe and secure on your property, even during hectic holiday shopping. It’s an all-purpose solution that can significantly reduce the chance of incidents.
PGP can keep your business safe! Our long experience as a Houston security company gives us the edge. Contact us for a consultation on your own holiday security.