The holidays are here, and as a store proprietor or manager, you should prioritize the safety and protection of your staff, customers, and property. Black Friday through Cyber Monday provide retailers nationwide with unique security problems due to the massive influx of consumers. Although online shopping dominates today’s market, brick-and-mortar storefronts are still popular with both the older demographics and, more surprisingly, the youngest generation. Many enjoy the tangibility of in-store shopping and the hunt for clearance items. However, the increased number of shoppers can pose significant safety risks.
Not to mention the continued and steady influx of shoppers through to Christmas. During this end-of-the-year phase, AGS services aim to address the following issues:
- Theft of merchandise or property by shoplifters and even employees
- Vandalism and property destruction
- Parking lots safety (for which we have developed a unique training course!)
- Use of stolen credit cards or counterfeit bills
- Disorderly crowds and the injury or damage they can cause
- Aggression amongst customers or patrons, due to higher stress or inebriation
- Employee-on-customer violence
How Can You Better Protect Your Company During the Holidays?
Businesses want effective security solutions. During the holiday shopping season, companies should reevaluate their current security methods and employ professional security guards. System flaws or obsolescence might leave your organization and employees vulnerable. AGS executive team members and field supervisors can re-evaluate your security protocols as part of our approach to your unique scope of work! Retail employees experience some of their busiest and most difficult workdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many are confronted with complex, chaotic situations.
American Global Security can provide your personnel additional training in theft prevention, customer service, and emergency protocols before the holiday rush. Employing temporary, experienced security guards is one of the most efficient means of protecting your business during the Holidays. AGS can dispatch professional security guards familiar with your business’s security threats and have the expertise and skills to maintain everyone’s safety on site.
AGS Will Asses Your Property
Utilizing American Global Security services provides more than professional guards. Regional Field Supervisors can assist you in evaluating the threats particular to your business and assets. We can detect potential weaknesses in your processes and protocols and solve these problems. Peace of mind during the Holidays is so much easier when competent security personnel assist you, not just guards conveniently dropped off at your site.
AGS Unarmed Guards Deter and Capture Shoplifters
Crime is prevalent during the Holiday season. Pickpockets and shoplifters are on the rise across the nation’s retail establishments. Thieves exploit the enormous crowds, distracted shoppers, and general confusion of the day to commit their crimes. The presence of unarmed security guards deters would-be criminals. AGS guards are also taught to recognize suspicious conduct to prevent theft before it occurs.
Set Yourself Up for Amazing Holidays with Active Security Services
Rather than a time of increased stress and uncertainty, let this Holiday season be a time of confidence and safety for you and your employees. AGS security guards serve as gatekeepers, regulating crowds to ensure customers’ safe and orderly entry and exit. Additionally, they can mediate with either patrons or transients during a brawl or other disturbance. Contact us for more information about American Global Security’s unarmed guard services for the holidays!
