The holiday season brings excitement—and increased risks. With crowded stores, busy offices, and high-value deliveries, businesses face more opportunities for theft, accidents, and conflicts. Security guard services play a vital role in keeping employees, customers, and property safe. From patrolling floors and parking lots to monitoring inventory and de-escalating tensions, professional security ensures a smoother, safer holiday experience for everyone.
Why Security Guard Services Are Essential During the Holiday Season
For security professionals in the Lone Star State, maintaining licensure is not just a formality—it’s a commitment to the highest standards of safety, legality, and professionalism. At the heart of this commitment is the mandatory Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 8-Hour Continuing Education (CE) Course.
Across the country, major changes are taking place as of November 1st, including reductions and restructuring in government assistance programs such as SNAP/food stamps. While these shifts may be designed to reduce government spending, they will also create real, immediate pressure on families and communities — especially those already facing financial struggles.
At first glance, football and professional security may seem like two very different worlds—one built on competition, the other on protection. But if you look closely, the same principles that make a great football team successful also define what makes a strong security team effective.
When most people think of security work, they picture uniforms, patrol vehicles, and officers on the front line. What they don’t always see — but what’s just as critical — is the documentation that follows. Report writing is more than a formality; it’s one of the most powerful tools a security professional has.
Running a security company can feel like an uphill climb. You’re managing guards, chasing new contracts, and trying to stand out in a competitive market. That’s where the “How to Grow a Security Company” course from Strategic Protection Solutions comes in. It’s designed to help owners and managers break through growth plateaus and learn proven strategies for scaling a security business the smart way.
Night shifts usually go by quietly. But last week, during a routine post inspection at one of our apartment complex sites, I ran into Jessica—a guard working the overnight shift on her birthday.
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not a fan of online videos. You put me in front of a 45-minute “training” video, and I’ll be asleep by minute 6, drooling on my keyboard and dreaming about tacos. So when I found out Strategic Protection offered a Level 2 Security Guard Online Course with zero videos, […]
the new era of protection Why Guard Services, Bodyguards & Drone Security Are Essential Today
The Future of Protection: How Strategic Protection Solutions Is Redefining the Security Industry In a world where safety is no longer a luxury but a necessity, Strategic Protection Solutions (SPS) is making waves as one of the industry’s most forward-thinking security firms. As threats become more sophisticated, SPS is leading the charge in redefining what […]