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Guides for security companies in the US
A security contract is judged on the record: the patrol was walked, the incident was reported, the client was told. These guides cover patrols, reports and officer duties, and the licensing rules set by state licensing boards, written for security companies and the people who supervise their officers.
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Security patrols 45 guides
Security patrolsArmed vs unarmed security: what each requires, and how to chooseArmed vs unarmed security in the US: what state law asks of each officer, how to decide which a site needs, and what an armed post adds to post orders and records.
Security patrolsBOLO reports: writing a be-on-the-lookout alert your officers can act onWhat a BOLO report is in private security, what to put in one, how to brief it to officers, when to retire it, and the privacy and bias traps to avoid.
Security patrolsBomb threat checklist: what to ask, what to write down, and how the building is ready for itThe CISA bomb threat checklist explained: the questions to ask a caller, what to record for a written or email threat, and how search, evacuation and re-entry work.
Security patrolsBuilding security checklist: what to check, when to check it, and how to show it was doneA building security checklist for US offices, schools and commercial buildings: doors, locks, lights, cameras, alarms and exits, when to check them and the record.
Security patrolsCalifornia SB 553: the workplace violence prevention plan, the log and the checks behind themCalifornia's SB 553 in practice: who Labor Code 6401.9 covers, what the plan must contain, the violent incident log, hazard inspections, training and records.
Security patrolsChurch security: a welcoming building that is not a defenseless oneChurch security in the US: what CISA and FEMA recommend, how a safety team is organized, the checks before and after services, drills, and keeping a record.
Security patrolsThe Clery daily crime log: what goes in it, when, and how to keep it rightThe Clery Act daily crime log under 34 CFR 668.46(f): who keeps one, what each entry needs, the two-business-day rule, what may be withheld and public inspection.
Security patrolsConstruction site security: what a jobsite needs, who patrols it, and how to show it was doneConstruction site security in the US: the fire code's site safety plan, a jobsite checklist, after-hours patrols and fire watch, guard licenses and the records.
Security patrolsCPTED: how crime prevention through environmental design works on a real propertyCPTED explained for property and security teams: the principles, how a CPTED assessment is run, a checklist for an existing site, and keeping the upkeep going.
Security patrolsElevator entrapment: a procedure for the people who answer the callWhat security officers, engineers and property managers do when people are stuck in an elevator: the first minutes, who to call, what not to do, and what to record.
Security patrolsEvent security plan: a checklist for before, during and after the eventHow to build an event security plan from CISA's venue guides: perimeter, bag search, credentials, staffing and exits, with a checklist for before, during and after.
Security patrolsGated community security: running the gatehouse and patrols, and proving itGated community security in the US: state guard licensing, the gatehouse, roving patrols, post orders, and the records an HOA board should expect to see.
Security patrolsGuard tour systems: how they work and how to choose oneHow guard tour systems record security patrols – wands, RFID, NFC, QR codes and GPS apps – what the patrol data shows, and what to ask before you choose one.
Security patrolsHospital security officer duties, and how to show the work was doneHospital security officer duties in the US: the CMS, OSHA, Joint Commission and California rules behind them, patrols, training, limits and records.
Security patrolsHotel security: what it covers, the rules behind it, and the records that show itHotel security in the US: NYC's Safe Hotels Act, OSHA and state innkeeper law, officer duties, patrols, key control, panic buttons and the records to keep.
Security patrolsKey control: how to know who holds every key, and prove itA key control program for US buildings: the key register, issuing and returning keys, audits, lost keys and rekeying, and what OSHA, HIPAA and Texas law say.
Security patrolsLighting survey: how to check a property's security lighting after darkHow to run a security lighting survey at night: what to check, how to take foot-candle readings, how often, who owns the fixes, and a record that holds up.
Security patrolsFront desk security officer: what the lobby post does, and how to show it was doneWhat a front desk security officer does in the US: the state license, visitors and deliveries, exit and emergency rules, the shift and how it is checked.
Security patrolsLone worker policy: what OSHA expects, and what to put in yoursA lone worker policy in the US: what OSHA and the General Duty Clause require, the few working-alone rules, check-in procedures, state rules and an outline to adapt.
Security patrolsLost and found log: what to record, and what state law expectsHow to keep a lost and found log in a US building: what to record, how state finder laws treat found items, who holds them, how long, and how to prove it.
Security patrolsMall security: what officers do, what the law lets them do, and the record behind itWhat mall security officers do, what they may and may not do under state law, how a shopping center patrol is run, and the records that show it was done.
Security patrolsThe New York Retail Worker Safety Act: the policy, the training and the everyday checks behind themNew York's Retail Worker Safety Act in practice: who Labor Law 27-e covers, the policy, interactive training, silent response buttons from 2027 and the store checks.
Security patrolsPanic button testing: how to know the alarm will bring helpHow to test panic buttons in US buildings: what state laws and standards say, fixed and wearable devices, placing the alarm on test, how often, and the record.
Security patrolsParking patrol: enforcing a private lot, and keeping a record that holds upHow a security parking patrol works on a private lot or garage: the state towing laws, what officers check, who authorizes a tow, and the record that holds up.
Security patrolsPatrol vehicle inspection checklist: what to check before every shift, and how to prove itA patrol vehicle inspection checklist for security teams: what to check each shift, the FMCSA rules as a model, handling defects, and a record that holds up.
Security patrolsPerimeter security checklist: how to inspect a fence line, its gates and the ground around itA perimeter security checklist for US sites: what a fence inspection covers, gates and barriers, how often to walk the line, and the record that shows it was done.
Security patrolsRA rounds: what resident assistants check, and how to show a round was walkedWhat RA rounds cover in a residence hall, the Clery Act and fire safety rules behind them, how to route what you find, and what a round record should show.
Security patrolsSchool bathroom vandalism: the checks that keep restrooms openHow schools check bathrooms to prevent vandalism and vaping, what state law says about keeping restrooms open, and how to keep a check record that holds up.
Security patrolsSchool security checklist: what to check at a K-12 school, when, and by whomA school security checklist for US K-12 campuses, built on CISA's layered approach: perimeter, grounds, building and interior, who checks what, when, and the record.
Security patrolsSecurity camera checks: a CCTV maintenance checklist that finds the dead camera firstA CCTV maintenance checklist for US buildings: daily, weekly and monthly camera checks, who owns each fix, privacy and audio rules, and a record that holds up.
Security patrolsSecurity daily activity report: what to include, and how to write one that holds upThe security daily activity report (DAR): what to record, how to write entries that hold up, how it differs from an incident report, and how to review and keep it.
Security patrolsSecurity guard duties and responsibilities: what the job involves, and how it is checkedSecurity guard duties in the US: state licensing and training, patrols, access control, reports, the limits of the role, and how post duties are set and checked.
Security patrolsSecurity guard RFP: how to write one, and how to choose the right bidHow to write a security guard RFP in the US: the scope and post schedule, what bidders must submit, how to compare pricing and score proposals fairly.
Security patrolsSecurity guard shift checklist: what to check from post-up to pass-downA security guard shift checklist for US sites: what to check at post-up, on each round and at shift change, the state rules behind it, and how to prove it.
Security patrolsSecurity incident report: what to write, and how to make it hold upHow a US security officer writes an incident report: what to include, state rules on report writing and reporting to regulators, and how to make it hold up later.
Security patrolsSecurity KPIs: what to measure, and how to know the figures are trueThe security KPIs worth measuring on a guard services contract, how to define and verify them, the licensing and training measures, and how green figures mislead.
Security patrolsSecurity monthly report: what goes in it, and how to make the numbers mean somethingWhat a security company's monthly report to a client should contain, how to build the figures from DARs and incident reports, and which logs it cannot replace.
Security patrolsSecurity pass-down log: what to hand over, and how to make the shift change stickThe security pass-down log: what the outgoing officer hands over, how to run the shift change, how to write entries that stay useful, and how to review and keep it.
Security patrolsSecurity patrols: what they are, how to run them and how to prove themWhat a security patrol is in the US: the five common types, mobile patrol, state licensing, a patrol checklist, routes and timing, and records that hold up.
Security patrolsSecurity post orders: what they should say, and how to know they are followedSecurity post orders in the US: what they are, what state rules say, what to include, how to write, sign and review them, and how to check they are followed.
Security patrolsThe security guard contract: what a security services agreement should sayWhat a US security guard contract should cover: state licensing checks, post orders, staffing, reporting, insurance, use of force and a clean exit.
Security patrolsSecurity supervisor duties: running the shift, and knowing the posts are coveredSecurity supervisor duties in the US: running the shift, post inspections, training and license checks, incidents, emergencies, and proving the work was done.
Security patrolsTrespass notice: giving one properly, and keeping a record that holds upWhat a trespass notice is under US state law, who can give one, what a written notice should say, and how security officers record it so it holds up later.
Security patrolsUse of force report: what a security officer writes, and who reads itHow a US security officer writes a use of force report: which state rules require one, what to include, how to write it in time order, and how it is reviewed.
Security patrolsWarehouse security: the checks that protect the building, and the record that proves themWarehouse security for US distribution centers: perimeter, dock and yard checks, CTPAT and TAPA criteria, DEA storage rules, OSHA exits, and records that hold up.
Fire and water checks 2 guides
Fire and water checksFire alarm trouble signals: what they mean and what to doWhat a fire alarm trouble signal means, what usually causes one, what to do at the panel, when it becomes an impairment, and what the trouble log should show.
Fire and water checksFire watch logs: patrolling a building while its fire protection is out of serviceWhen a fire watch is required under IFC 901.7 and NFPA 25, who can stand it, how often to patrol, and what a fire watch log should show the fire marshal.
Premises and facilities management 7 guides
Premises and facilities managementConcierge duties: what a building concierge does, and how to show it was doneWhat a building concierge does in the US: residents, visitors, packages and service requests, when the desk needs a guard license, and how the shift is checked.
Premises and facilities managementThe Cal/OSHA Injury and Illness Prevention Program: what 8 CCR 3203 asks, and how to run it in a buildingCalifornia's Injury and Illness Prevention Program under 8 CCR 3203: the required elements, scheduled inspections, corrections, training and the records to keep.
Premises and facilities managementNear miss reporting: catching the close calls before they become injuriesWhat counts as a near miss, what OSHA recommends, what a near miss report should capture, and how to follow it up so people keep reporting in your buildings.
Premises and facilities managementParking lot inspection checklist: what to check, how often, and what to recordA parking lot inspection checklist for commercial property: pavement, striping, ADA spaces, lighting and drainage, how often to check, and a record that holds up.
Premises and facilities managementPower outage procedures: what building staff do when the power goes outA power outage checklist for facility teams: what goes dark, the first hour, generators and food safety, restoring power safely, and what the record should show.
Premises and facilities managementSlip, trip, and fall prevention: keeping floors, stairs, and walkways safe every daySlip, trip, and fall prevention in a commercial building: what OSHA 1910.22 requires, where people fall, the controls that work, and how to check and record them.
Premises and facilities managementSoft services in facility management: what they cover, how they are bought, how they are measuredWhat soft services cover in US facility management, how they differ from hard services, how they are contracted, and how a provider shows the work was done.