Why conflict should never be personal for security operatives.
The role of the Store Detective
I normally have these articles published by Wednesday each week but this week has been crazy. Almost 70 hours between all of my various work and training and I hadn’t gotten near an article. I have been asked a question recently about store detective jobs so I thought I’d put something together. I hadn’t got to it yet but I …
Buying Security Equipment
“One of the most common questions I get asked on here is about kit and equipment I use. It’s usually asked by somebody starting off in the industry keen to get the best stuff. While I believe in getting the best equipment possible I don’t believe in telling new starters to do that. You rely on your equipment to do …
Security Team Preparations
Prior preparation and planing prevents p*** poor performance It’s that time of year again. That minor lull before things get crazy again for the Christmas. Usually the time of year after everybody has gotten their summer holidays out of the way and are ramping up business plans for the coming months. Security is usually left out of this process unless …
Searching Part 2
Effective search procedures This week follows on from last weeks article on the safety and legal aspects of searching. In this second part we are going to talk about the more practical aspects of searching. Last week was really well received and the accompanying documents that I offered to people have been requested in 4 countries so far. Its great …