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Shawn Scarlata

Why Nightclubs Need Armed Security in 2021

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September 16, 2021
Shawn Scarlata

How to Ensure Your Armed Church Security Team Complies with Maryland Law

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August 30, 2021
Shawn Scarlata

Why Your Front Desk Person Should Have a Security Background

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August 9, 2021
Determine the Difference Between Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Shawn Scarlata

Armed vs. Unarmed Security: How to Determine Which is Best for Your Business

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July 28, 2021
The Importance of Increasing Corporate Event Security
Shawn Scarlata

Your Guide to Increasing Your Corporate Event Security Efforts

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July 23, 2021
Importance of having church security plan
Shawn Scarlata

6 Tips for Implementing the Best Church Security Plan

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July 16, 2021
Security Consultants
Shawn Scarlata

How Working With Professional Security Consultants Directly Benefits Your Business

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June 25, 2021
Safety with Mobile Security Patrols
Shawn Scarlata

Security on the Move: How Mobile Security Will Benefit Your Business

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June 18, 2021
The Importance of HOA Security
Shawn Scarlata

Your Guide to HOA Security

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June 11, 2021
Marijuana Dispensary transaction
Shawn Scarlata

4 Reasons Marijuana Dispensaries Need Armed Security

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May 24, 2021
Mobile Security Surveillance Trailer
Shawn Scarlata

Using a Mobile Security Surveillance Trailer for Event Security

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May 17, 2021
Business Network Security
Shawn Scarlata

9 Essential Practices for Better Business Network Security

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May 10, 2021
construction site crane and security
Shawn Scarlata

Fix These 7 Common Flaws to Nail Construction Site Theft Prevention

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April 26, 2021
physical security
Shawn Scarlata

The Importance of Physical Security in the Workplace

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April 19, 2021
armed event security
Shawn Scarlata

How to Know if Armed Event Security is Necessary

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April 12, 2021
storage yard security needs
Shawn Scarlata

How to Supercharge Your Storage Yard Security Surveillance

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March 26, 2021
school safety
Shawn Scarlata

Keep Schools Safe with Advanced Video Surveillance

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March 19, 2021
Security Technology
Shawn Scarlata

6 Tech Trends Reshaping the Security Landscape

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March 12, 2021
armed security guard
Shawn Scarlata

6 Business Assets to Protect by Working with a Private Armed Security Company

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February 24, 2021
rental pallet jacks
Shawn Scarlata

5 Ways to Protect Your Tool & Equipment Rental Company Property

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February 22, 2021
Workplace Violence Prevention
Shawn Scarlata

10 Workplace Violence Prevention Tips

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January 25, 2021
Shawn Scarlata

8 Tips for Hiring Event Security

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January 18, 2021
construction site security
Shawn Scarlata

Why Construction Site Security is Essential

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January 4, 2021
warehouse security
Shawn Scarlata

Warehouse Security 101

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December 28, 2020
car thief
Shawn Scarlata

7 Important Commercial Parking Lot Security Tips

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December 14, 2020
workplace productivity
Shawn Scarlata

The Role of Security Guards in Workplace Productivity

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December 7, 2020
Personal Bodyguard for wealthy person
Shawn Scarlata

6 Types of People That Should Consider Hiring a Personal Bodyguard

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October 26, 2020
security at voting polls
Shawn Scarlata

What 2020 Taught Us About Security at Voting Polls

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October 19, 2020
Shawn Scarlata

7 Tips for a Contract Security Agreement

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October 12, 2020
Shawn Scarlata

Hiring Security for the Holiday Season and Managing COVID-19 Safety Measures

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September 25, 2020
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Private Security Jobs Description: Salary & Training Guide

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September 18, 2020
important security guard equipment
Shawn Scarlata

The Most Paramount Pieces of Security Guard Equipment

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September 11, 2020
Shawn Scarlata

5 Useful Tips for Hiring Professional Construction Site Security

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August 24, 2020
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Shawn Scarlata

How to Become a Security Guard: Proper Training & Requirements

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August 21, 2020
Fire Watch Guard Services
Shawn Scarlata

Top 5 Reasons You Need to Hire a Fire Watch Guard

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July 24, 2020
Disgruntled Employees: What are they and what to do?
Shawn Scarlata

Disgruntled Employees: What Are They and What to Do?

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July 17, 2020
2020 Parent Guide for Back to School Safety
Shawn Scarlata

Back to School Safety: 2020 Parent’s Guide

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July 10, 2020
6 Effective Ways to Maintain a Secure Commercial Job Site
Shawn Scarlata

6 Effective Steps to Maintaining a Secure Commercial Job Site

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July 10, 2020
5 Benefits of Having Professional Security on Your Wedding Day
Shawn Scarlata

5 Benefits of Having Professional Security on Your Wedding Day

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June 28, 2020
Guide to Hiring Wedding Security Services: 5 Tips
Shawn Scarlata

5 Tips for Hiring Wedding Security Services

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June 21, 2020
event security guards
Shawn Scarlata

7 Key Reasons You Should Hire Event Security Guards

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June 7, 2020
How Much Does a Private Security Detail Cost to Hire?
Shawn Scarlata

The Real Cost of Hiring a Private Security Detail

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May 25, 2020
Hiring a Short-Term Security Guard: 5 Things You Need To Keep in Mind
Shawn Scarlata

Hiring a Short-Term Security Guard: 5 Things You Need to Keep in Mind

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May 21, 2020
Ins and Outs of Weapons Security
Shawn Scarlata

Ins and Outs of Weapons Security

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May 4, 2020
Shawn Scarlata

The Complete Guide to DIY vs. Monitored Security Systems

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April 30, 2020
What is High-Risk Employee Termination Security?
Shawn Scarlata

What Is High-Risk Employee Termination Security and When Is It Necessary?

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April 28, 2020
Understanding the Difference Between Security Guards and Security Officers
Shawn Scarlata

Understanding the Difference Between Security Guards and Security Officers

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April 6, 2020
private-security-guards
Shawn Scarlata

Why Private Security Guards are the Number 1 Necessity for Banks

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April 2, 2020
Armed Personal Security Professionals
Shawn Scarlata

3 Big Close Protection Mistakes: How Bodyguards Go Bad

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February 26, 2020
2020 executive protection predictions
Shawn Scarlata

3 Realistic Executive Protection Industry Predictions for 2020

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February 24, 2020
private investigators armed security
Shawn Scarlata

Why Private Investigators Need Armed Security

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December 30, 2019
armed security during lawsuit
Shawn Scarlata

The Complete Guide to Armed Security During a Lawsuit

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December 28, 2019
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Shawn Scarlata

Private Security Guards For Politicians

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December 27, 2019
family protection
Shawn Scarlata

Hiring the Right Security Guard for Your Family

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December 26, 2019
holiday event security
Shawn Scarlata

Hiring Armed Security for a Holiday Event

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December 23, 2019
executive protection
Shawn Scarlata

Executive Protection 101: How Executives Benefit From Armed Protection

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December 22, 2019
armed retail security guards
Shawn Scarlata

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Armed Retail Guards

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December 11, 2019
security officer legal powers
Shawn Scarlata

4 Things Security Officers Have Legal Authority To Do

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December 9, 2019
what do security guards do
Shawn Scarlata

What Security Guards Do: A Day in the Life

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December 5, 2019
hospital security officers
Shawn Scarlata

3 Benefits of Armed Hospital Security Officers

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December 4, 2019
armed security at stadium events
Shawn Scarlata

The Guide to Armed Security at Stadium Events

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December 2, 2019
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Shawn Scarlata

How To Get an Armed Security Guard License

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November 15, 2019
delivery planning
Shawn Scarlata

3 Keys to Delivery Planning for Theft Prevention

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November 12, 2019
types of security guards
Shawn Scarlata

3 Types of Security Guards and What They Do

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November 8, 2019
security guard training faqs
Shawn Scarlata

Security Guard Training: Frequently Asked Questions

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November 6, 2019
hire good security guards
Shawn Scarlata

5 Things to Know That Will Help You Hire Good Security Guards

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November 4, 2019
private vs public security guards
Shawn Scarlata

Private & Public Security: Do You Know the Difference?

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November 1, 2019
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Shawn Scarlata

Why Hire Unarmed Security Guards?

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October 30, 2019
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Shawn Scarlata

Short Term Security Guards: When to Hire and How to Vet

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August 12, 2019
diplomats talking outside an office
Shawn Scarlata

Dignitary and VIP Protection: Who Needs It Anyway?

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August 8, 2019
workers watching a presentation on an ipad
Shawn Scarlata

3 Strategies for A Safer Workplace

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August 5, 2019
two women in a warehouse looking at a construction crane
Shawn Scarlata

Yes, You Need Armed Guards: Construction Site Security Guide

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July 30, 2019
workers at an office talking
Shawn Scarlata

4 Security Solutions for Potential Workplace Violence and Danger

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July 26, 2019
woman giving a presentation
Shawn Scarlata

3 Things You Absolutely Need to Know about Trade Show and Expo Security

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July 17, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

Protect Your Site: 5 Types of Security Guards Available

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July 12, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

Choosing The Best Security Guard For Events

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July 9, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

Do You Need Armed Security to Secure Your Construction Site?

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July 3, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

3 Ways to Improve Stadium and Large Event Security

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June 28, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

6 Ways to Protect Impound Lots from Property Theft

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June 24, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

How to Improve Your Parking Lot Security

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June 13, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

The Ultimate Guide to Preventing Construction Site Theft

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June 10, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

The Importance of Having Armed Security at Your Construction Sites

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June 10, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

Safe, Sane and Cost-Effective: Using Video for Secure Property Management

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May 5, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

Why Video Surveillance is Necessary

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April 16, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

7 Methods to Protecting Your Business Property Against Potential Theft

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April 12, 2019
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Shawn Scarlata

Who Should I Hire? Civilian Security vs. Off-Duty/Prior Police

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February 11, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

The Ultimate Guide to Business Surveillance on Your Construction Site

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January 21, 2019
commercial security in a warehouse
Shawn Scarlata

7 Reasons Why You Need a Commercial Security System for Your Business

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January 16, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

10 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Security Guard

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January 13, 2019
Shawn Scarlata

9 Business Security Methods That’ll Help Keep Your Business Safe

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December 16, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

Everything You Need to Know About Retail Theft Prevention

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September 3, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

Mobile Video Guard Units

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September 2, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

Find Out What Typical Security Awareness Training Consists Of

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August 21, 2018
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Shawn Scarlata

5 Things To Consider When Hiring Security Guards

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August 19, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

What to Expect from the Very Best Professional Security Services

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May 14, 2018
private school security
Shawn Scarlata

Trends in School Security

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May 4, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

5 Reasons to Beef up Your Scrap Yard Security Monitoring

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April 8, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

3 Ways to Protect Appliances from Home Construction Site Theft

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February 18, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

Car Dealership Nighttime Security

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January 31, 2018
Shawn Scarlata

Why Corporate Event Security Matters

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December 31, 2017
Shawn Scarlata

The Real Cost of Construction Site Theft

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November 29, 2017
Shawn Scarlata

Event Security Guard – Choosing the Right Type | SMART Security Pros

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November 19, 2017
Shawn Scarlata

4 Ways to Protect Your Construction Site from Fires

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October 29, 2017
Shawn Scarlata

Event Security 101

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October 22, 2017
keep kids safe on construction sites
Shawn Scarlata

How to Keep Kids Safe on Construction Sites

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October 8, 2017
construction site cameras
Shawn Scarlata

What to Look for in Construction Site Cameras

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October 1, 2017
Shawn Scarlata

4 Benefits of a Mobile Security Surveillance Trailer

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July 23, 2017
Mobile Security Surveillance Trailers
Shawn Scarlata

5 Uses for Mobile Security Surveillance Trailers

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July 15, 2017
video analytics
Shawn Scarlata

Exactly How Video Analytics In Retail Can Boost Your Bottom Line

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July 4, 2017
construction security
Shawn Scarlata

How To Protect Your Construction Site from Theft and Vandalism

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July 1, 2017
Employee Termination
Shawn Scarlata

Employee Terminations: 5 Ways to Reduce Risk

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June 29, 2017
copper theft
Shawn Scarlata

Preventing Copper and Metal Theft

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June 11, 2017
Using Thermal Cameras for Detection
Shawn Scarlata

Using Thermal Cameras for Detection

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June 5, 2017
construction-site-security
Shawn Scarlata

Construction Site and Storage Yard Security

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May 29, 2017
tow lot security
Shawn Scarlata

Tow Lot Security with Remote Guard Surveillance

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March 10, 2017
private school security
Shawn Scarlata

Private School Security Solution: Remote Guard Video Surveillance

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March 5, 2017
video surveillance mistakes
Shawn Scarlata

Common Video Surveillance Mistakes

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January 31, 2017
event security
Shawn Scarlata

Event Security: Challenges of Donald Trump and Other Events

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January 6, 2017
Video Surveillance and Security Services
Shawn Scarlata

10 Ways Hiring Off-Duty Police Officers Can Protect Your Business

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December 28, 2016
2017 Inaugural Parade Route Map
Shawn Scarlata

Inauguration Security in Washington DC: What to Expect

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December 9, 2016
bill gleason washington dc
Shawn Scarlata

Meet Bill Gleason: The Washington Metro Area’s Use of Force Training Expert

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November 30, 2016
Shawn Scarlata

5 Most Common Types of Holiday Theft

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November 25, 2016
Don't Let This Happen At Your Car Dealership
Shawn Scarlata

Don’t Let This Happen At Your Car Dealership: Dealership Dessamated by Thieves

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November 8, 2016
video surveillance system
Shawn Scarlata

Three Components of an Effective Video Surveillance System

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October 17, 2016
keep your car dealership secure
Shawn Scarlata

Keep Your Car Dealership Secure in the Most Cost-Effective Way

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September 23, 2016
Shawn Scarlata

Installing A Video Surveillance System; What Every Business Needs to Know

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September 5, 2016
back to school safety
Shawn Scarlata

Back to School Safety

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August 25, 2016
restaurant video surveillance
Shawn Scarlata

3 Reasons Why Every Restaurant Needs Video Surveillance

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August 17, 2016
SMART Security Pros Video and Armed Guards
Shawn Scarlata

Should I Install a Video Surveillance System or Hire a Security Guard?

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August 14, 2016
off duty and prior police security
Shawn Scarlata

5 Important Reasons Why You Should Hire Armed Guards With Active or Prior Police Experience

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August 9, 2016
security camera equipment
Shawn Scarlata

The 5 Features Every Video Surveillance System Needs

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August 5, 2016
Shawn Scarlata

The Top Five Risks to Your Business

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July 31, 2016

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