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What the OSHA Healthcare Workplace Violence Sta...

Gaurav Dixit

OSHA’s proposed healthcare workplace violence rule moved to Long-Term Action status in Spring 2025, while the Cal/OSHA standard is due for adoption by December 31, 2026. This is a timely matter that...

What the OSHA Healthcare Workplace Violence Sta...

OSHA’s proposed healthcare workplace violence rule moved to Long-Term Action status in Spring 2025, while the Cal/OSHA standard is due for adoption by December 31, 2026. This is a timely matter that...

The True Cost of Guard Turnover—and How to Redu...

Gaurav Dixit

Guard turnover is one of the greatest scourges of the security industry. Long hours, low entry-level pay, lack of benefits, and limited career advancement opportunities mean that the average company...

The True Cost of Guard Turnover—and How to Redu...

Guard turnover is one of the greatest scourges of the security industry. Long hours, low entry-level pay, lack of benefits, and limited career advancement opportunities mean that the average company...

AI Surveillance Training for Security Guards: Ethics, Risks, and Real-World Limitations

AI Surveillance Training for Security Guards: E...

steven sheiner

AI is changing how security operates—but it’s not foolproof. As surveillance systems become faster and more powerful, the risk of errors, bias, and overreliance grows just as quickly. This article...

AI surveillance is transforming security—but it comes with risks. Learn the ethical concerns, bias issues, and why human oversight and proper training are critical for safer outcomes.

AI Surveillance Training for Security Guards: E...

AI is changing how security operates—but it’s not foolproof. As surveillance systems become faster and more powerful, the risk of errors, bias, and overreliance grows just as quickly. This article...

Why Crowd Management Training Is Critical for Security Guards at Live Events

Why Crowd Management Training Is Critical for S...

steven sheiner

As events grow larger and more complex, effective crowd management has become a critical skill for modern security professionals. This article explores how Crowd Management Essentials: Planning, Awareness, and Response...

Learn how security guards manage crowds at events. Discover training based on NFPA 101, NFPA 1, and the International Fire Code to improve safety and reduce risk.

Why Crowd Management Training Is Critical for S...

As events grow larger and more complex, effective crowd management has become a critical skill for modern security professionals. This article explores how Crowd Management Essentials: Planning, Awareness, and Response...

Common Guard Card Application Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Common Guard Card Application Mistakes (and How...

steven sheiner

Applying for a guard card should be straightforward, but simple mistakes can delay approval, trigger rejection, and postpone your ability to start working. From incomplete forms and fingerprint errors to...

Avoid costly guard card application mistakes that cause delays or rejection. Learn how to fix common errors and get approved faster to start work sooner.

Common Guard Card Application Mistakes (and How...

Applying for a guard card should be straightforward, but simple mistakes can delay approval, trigger rejection, and postpone your ability to start working. From incomplete forms and fingerprint errors to...

Is Security Guard Training Keeping Up With Modern Threats?  Trends, Gaps, and What Firms Must Know.

Is Security Guard Training Keeping Up With Mode...

steven sheiner

Security guard training hasn’t changed as fast as the threats guards now face. This article explores the growing gap between state-mandated compliance training and real-world security challenges — including mental...

Is security guard training keeping up with modern threats? Explore training gaps, compliance limits, liability risks, and what firms must do now.

Is Security Guard Training Keeping Up With Mode...

Security guard training hasn’t changed as fast as the threats guards now face. This article explores the growing gap between state-mandated compliance training and real-world security challenges — including mental...

The Future of Security Training: How AI, Technology, and Smart Guards Are Transforming the Industry

The Future of Security Training: How AI, Techno...

steven sheiner

Security work isn’t just boots on the ground anymore — it’s dashboards, AI alerts, remote monitoring, and hybrid roles. This article breaks down how technology is reshaping security training, the...

Discover how AI, remote monitoring, and smart technology are reshaping security guard training—and why tech-savvy guards are the future of modern security.

The Future of Security Training: How AI, Techno...

Security work isn’t just boots on the ground anymore — it’s dashboards, AI alerts, remote monitoring, and hybrid roles. This article breaks down how technology is reshaping security training, the...

California Guard Card Training Law 2026: SB 652 Requirements Explained

California Guard Card Training Law 2026: SB 652...

steven sheiner

California’s SB 652 introduces new guard card training requirements for 2026, including updated Use of Force and Power to Arrest standards. This post breaks down what security guards, employers, and...

California SB 652 guard card training rules explained. Learn 2026 requirements, BSIS compliance steps, employer obligations, and what security guards must do now.

California Guard Card Training Law 2026: SB 652...

California’s SB 652 introduces new guard card training requirements for 2026, including updated Use of Force and Power to Arrest standards. This post breaks down what security guards, employers, and...

Tactical Phrasing for Security Guards: De-Escalation Communication Skills for High-Stress Encounters

Tactical Phrasing for Security Guards: De-Escal...

steven sheiner

The right words can change the outcome of a crisis. This article breaks down tactical phrasing and shows how security guards use communication, empathy, and situational awareness to de-escalate encounters...

Learn how tactical phrasing helps security guards de-escalate high-stress encounters, communicate clearly, and reduce use-of-force risk on post.

Tactical Phrasing for Security Guards: De-Escal...

The right words can change the outcome of a crisis. This article breaks down tactical phrasing and shows how security guards use communication, empathy, and situational awareness to de-escalate encounters...