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When Should You Hire Unarmed Security Guards?

When Should You Hire Unarmed Security Guards?

We’ll be the first people to tell you that securing your property is important, but armed security isn't always the best fit for every business, home, or HOA. Unarmed security guards are a great option depending on your circumstances.

If you have a property in Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, or a surrounding community in central Florida, learn how unarmed security guards can save you money and give you peace of mind long-term, as well as when it’s appropriate to hire unarmed versus armed guards.

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Even the presence of a security guard can deter threats and prevent crime.

If threat deterrence and prevention is your main goal, an unarmed security guard may be what you need for your property. Criminals take the path of least resistance, and having a security guard in place means a direct point of contact with the police, as well as a watchful eye.

Essentially, the presence of security guards is generally enough to deter most crime. The Public Library of Science published a study on the effectiveness of security agents in public mass transit areas, which showed that increasing patrols resulted in a 49% increase in incident detection and a 16% reduction in criminal activity overall.

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Armed guards can be overkill in many situations.

Many properties are considered fairly low-risk in terms of crime, and common threats include theft and vandalism. In situations like...

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Why Your Clearwater, FL Home Needs Security Services

Why Your Clearwater, FL Home Needs Security Services

Residents of Clearwater, FL view the city as one of abundant beaches, endless sunshine, and plenty of activities to partake in. However, it's important to be aware that Clearwater has a higher-than-average crime rate when compared to the rest of the country. According to NeighborhoodScout, it's only safer than 14% of cities in the United States.

Even with its high crime rate, you don't have to worry about your home's security when you enlist our professional security services. We offer comprehensive security services to residents in Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater, FL. 

Check out some ways that your home can benefit from our expert security services. 


A security patrol can keep an eye on any technical issues that may arise with your home's surveillance system. 

As a busy homeowner, you likely don't want to be bothered with constantly checking on the status of your home's security system. A qualified security patrol can check on the status of your Clearwater home's surveillance system.

Our staff is trained to recognize issues with motion detectors, door and window sensors, cameras, and control panels that are broken or have been tampered with. 

When one of our security patrols spots a technical problem, he will report it to the management team on duty. Then, the management team will make you aware of the technical issue that needs to be addressed. 


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