Security Pros Officers Assist Homeless with Transportation to Shelters March 31, 2009 – Bend, Oregon – Cold winter (and spring!) nights in Central Oregon have always been challenging for area homeless people. One company in town, Security Pros, the leading commercial security firm in Central Oregon, has taken notice. When its security officers conducting their […]
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Published: June 17, 2009 – By Daniel Pearson, CBN Contributing Editor/ Cascade Business News Security Pros President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Shawver says criminal activity everywhere tends to increase during the summer months, mainly because more businesses are leaving doors and windows open during the day, and employees often forget to lock everything up […]
by SIMON MATHER CBN Feature Writer As property crimes appear to be on the rise as an almost inevitable spin-off of Central Oregon’s population growth, security has also become an increasingly high profi le area for business owners, organizations and residents looking to minimize their vulnerability. Private security is a burgeoning business, with a number […]
This is a critical consideration when hiring a security provider because many providers are uninsured or underinsured leaving their clients (YOU) exposed to full or partial liability. Check the amount of coverage. The security company and its officers are acting as your agent. If the security company is not properly insured you could be held […]
State law requires employers to provide Worker’s Compensation for all employees. If an officer is injured on your property and the security company does not have proper insurance, you could be liable for all injuries, damages, lost wages, etc. It is a good idea to have the insurance company or local agent mail/email the certificate […]
Unarmed security Certification involves 14-hours of classroom training, an exam, fingerprinting and a full FBI/Oregon State Police criminal background check. Only those with a clean criminal record and of good moral character are eligible for certification. Recertification is required every two years. Non-certified and untrained officers are a threat to public safety and a violation […]
Central Oregon’s high-desert latitude means short days through much of the year. From late fall through early spring, many employees arrive at work before sunrise and leave after sunset. For those working extended hours, the math is even less forgiving. Walking to or from a vehicle in a dark parking lot is a routine part […]
Statistics (and common sense) show that doors and windows are the most frequent points of attack in a burglary. Make sure all doors and windows have the proper structural integrity and that they are closed and locked properly. More often than not, thefts or other incidents occur simply because a door or window is left […]
Lighting has been used as a means for crime prevention since the dawn of time. Properly applied lighting has a positive influence on both safety and security. Make sure that you have adequate lighting around doors, windows, walkways and parking areas. Consider what lights you leave on inside your building after closing. Is the emergency […]
While landscaping can contribute to the aesthetics of a building, if not carefully controlled and thoughtfully designed, it can also provide lots of cover for those with a criminal intent. Evaluate the location and height of plants and shrubs by doors, windows and walkways with security in mind and keep them pruned back. Consider planting “protective plants” which […]
