Articles on educational — how it works and why it matters.
Staffing is the hardest part of running a guard company. Where to find good officers, what to screen for, and the retention practices that actually reduce turnover.
Jun 20, 2026A step-by-step guide to launching a security guard company — from picking your model and getting licensed to landing your first contract and building the systems to run it.
Jun 20, 2026How to assess a property\u0027s security: walking the site, identifying assets and vulnerabilities, weighing threats, and turning it into a coverage plan and post orders.
Jun 20, 2026Where security contracts come from, how to build a pipeline, what makes a winning proposal, and how to keep the accounts you land.
Jun 20, 2026How to set a bill rate that actually covers your costs and earns a margin — the pay-rate vs bill-rate spread, what moves the number, and the mistakes that sink new companies.
Jun 20, 2026A good incident report can hold up in court; a bad one sinks a case. How an officer should write clearly, factually, and objectively — the five W\u0027s and the habits that matter.
Jun 20, 2026Post orders are the rulebook for a site. What they are, what to include, how to write them so officers actually follow them, and how to keep them current.
Jun 20, 2026The best security outcome is the one where nothing happens. Practical de-escalation for officers — staying calm, listening, body language, and knowing when to step back.
Jun 20, 2026A patrol is only as good as the officer walking it. How to stay observant, vary your routine, spot what matters, be a visible deterrent, and document the round.
Jun 20, 2026
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