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The 2024 holidays are almost here – is your business security ready for the rush?
The holidays are always crazy at retail, but 2024 has been a crazy year in general and the holiday rush will probably reflect that. Shoppers will be extra stressed, and people seem to be more on edge lately. Hiring a top-quality Houston private security firm can ensure your holiday sales go as smoothly as possible.
Almost every Christmas season, going back to the 1980s at least has had unfortunate incidents of customers mobbing stores, even getting into fights over high-demand items. More security means more crowd control, and better odds that your shop won’t be the one in the news with brawls breaking out.
In addition, security guards can serve a positive role, helping ensure that queues remain well-defined, without letting people pile up near the registers. Don’t underestimate the value of having clear-cut lines for people to stand in! If there’s an obvious queue, most people will automatically stand in line without even thinking about it.
Shoplifting tends to go up around the holidays, as people who don’t have enough try to get more than they can afford. Merely having security guards stationed around a shop can serve as a strong deterrent against theft. If a would-be thief sees security is high in one store, they’ll tend to go somewhere else that looks safer to rob.
Or, if they try to shoplift anyway, you’ll have skilled Houston private security experts on-site to provide instant response to any wrongdoing. If you catch the thief in the act, you are far more likely to be able to successfully prosecute them.
Private security guards aren’t simply there to look intimidating – they can also function as customer service, and they’re happy to help. Hiring security guards doubles as hiring extra service agents, who can direct people around the store or deflate minor conflicts between customers before things turn ugly.
A large crowd of holiday shoppers in a small shop can be intimidating to customers and employees alike – especially with people acting so jumpy right now. Having guards around is a real morale-booster, and helps everyone in your shop feel genuinely safe even in a situation that feels chaotic.
If the guards are professional, well-dressed, and project an air of authority, they’ll ensure that everyone in your shop feels safe and secure.
For almost 40 years, Professional Guard & Patrol, Inc., has been Houston’s leader in private security guard services. We’ve kept businesses and other operations safe year after year, no matter how big or small they are. We’ll work with you to understand your needs, then assign highly-disciplined guards who are ready to protect your assets, people, and customers.
Contact us to discuss your holiday security needs!