Security Guards Help Retailers Mitigate Shrink At Retail Stores
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Retailers offering self check-out lanes are more susceptible to “shrink”. Consequently many retailers are eliminating self check-out completely and adding more security guards to mitigate theft to reduce the impact to the store’s bottom line.
SOURCE:
Falk, A., Inside Scoop: What’s Happening with Self-Checkout?, Loss Prevention Magazine, 06,28 2024.
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Do autonomous security guard robots provide the protection you need?
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Robots are a low cost alternative to meeting the unique challenges of on site security. They patrol the hallways, vigilant for signs of trouble – and report their findings to a human-staffed call center.
These robots are equipped with a depth camera, heat-detecting thermal sensors, 4K cameras that can see 360 degrees, as well as a Microphone array for listening and PA system for announcing.
It’s not all smooth sailing. Security robots have had their share of mishaps, from minor accidents to malfunctioning in critical situations. And there’s the human factor to consider.
For now, human intelligence is still the most effective means of deterring and mitigating threats in the workplace.
SOURCE:
Knutsson, K., Is this autonomous security guard robot the protection you need?, FOX News, 05,17 2024.
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The Power of a Layered Approach to Safety in Our Schools
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
As technology and safety practices become more intertwined, it is important to seek a balance between security and accessibility. Layered security has been identified as a recommended practice for securing schools. This approach provides multiple security controls from the outside property line to the building perimeter to the classroom, all to help protect students and staff.
Implementing a layered approach to school security is crucial for creating a safe and accessible learning environment. While schools may not have unlimited budgets, you can prioritize and gradually add electronic access control to vulnerable areas. By adopting a layered approach to school security, schools can enhance safety, efficiency and peace of mind for students, staff and parents.
SOURCE:
Cook, K., The Power of a Layered Approach to Safety, Security Today, May / June 2024.
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