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Violence in the Healthcare Industry – A Well-Documented but Seemingly Unknown Epidemic

By |2019-08-23T12:35:42-04:00August 5th, 2019|Blog & Advice|

It is irrefutable that the presence of a uniformed security officer deters and reduces criminal activity. In a place relating to the healthcare industry – such as a hospital or clinic – on-site security ensures the safety of vulnerable persons and expensive assets. Visitors, patients, and employees are provided with an extra layer of protection

Cocaine in the Courthouse – Security Officer’s Vigilance Leads to Massive Drug Bust

By |2019-08-23T12:35:54-04:00July 26th, 2019|STT News|

An observant eye will quickly identify when something is out of the ordinary. A car parked outside for an extended period of time, someone grabbing their hip or fidgeting in their pocket, or someone with darting eyes who avoids meeting your gaze – without situational awareness, these irregularities often fly under the radar. If someone

Heat Safety

By |2019-08-23T12:36:04-04:00July 18th, 2019|Blog & Advice|

Warm weather, sunny skies, and beautiful beaches; summer has come around once again, and with it, so has the heat. When heat rises and intense humidity levels accompany it, a great risk is imposed to older adults, children, and sick or overweight individuals. However, heat-related medical emergencies can happen to anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity,

Security Threats Targeting the United States’ Food Supply

By |2019-08-23T12:36:17-04:00June 26th, 2019|Industry News|

Criminal activity in our modern society knows no boundaries. Anything that is mass produced could be a viable target for a terrorist or criminal attack – including our nation’s food supply. The food manufacturing and production industry has felt a heightened sense of risk in recent years, so the FDA has implemented procedures to increase

Security and Police – The Link Between Both Industries

By |2019-08-23T12:36:31-04:00June 18th, 2019|Industry News|

A Mutually-Beneficial Partnership The security industry and police enforcement have worked alongside one another for decades; together, they create a mutually-beneficial partnership. Both service groups fight crime and protect people, property, and valuable assets. As time goes on, trends show that more Security Officers are utilizing their experience in the industry to obtain Police Officer

Cyber-Security – Cyber Crimes and Data Breach Statistics

By |2019-08-23T12:36:45-04:00June 7th, 2019|Blog & Advice|

Check out the info-graphic above. It includes statistics regarding cyber crimes and facts about data breaches, password security, and what type of information is compromised in a breach. What fact surprised you the most? The statistics mentioned in this graphic can be found here.

United States Bans Chinese Telecom Giant Citing National Security Concerns

By |2019-08-23T12:37:00-04:00June 4th, 2019|STT News|

What is Huawei? Huawei is a Chinese telecommunications-equipment company that is similar to Apple. They are based out of Guangdong, China, and they sell networking equipment, computers, and – most notably –smartphones. They are the #1 telecommunications supplier and the #2 smartphone maker in the world. Huawei is (was) also the fastest growing smartphone manufacturer

Employee Spotlight: Brittany Aikens

By |2019-08-23T12:35:18-04:00May 31st, 2019|Employees|

This employee spotlight is for our Security Supervisor, Brittany Aikens out of Bay City, MI. Read her brief interview below: Where are you from? Bay City, MI. When did you begin working for STT? I began working for STT back in January of 2018. What drew you to security work? This is actually a fun

Are Your Passwords Secure? A Guide to Protecting Your Personal Information

By |2019-08-23T12:37:13-04:00May 15th, 2019|Blog & Advice|

Nearly every online platform requires you to create an account when you first visit. Having your own account makes using the site more convenient; tailored content, personalized user interfaces, and additional functions are a few reasons to sign up for a site you frequently visit. The more you utilize a service, the more intertwined they

Specialization in the Security Industry – How Security Firms Benefit All Business Types

By |2019-08-23T12:37:30-04:00May 9th, 2019|Services|

Shootings, acts of terrorism, and general social uncertainty have made the age we live in a much scarier place. Having qualified personnel on a business’s premises ensures a level of protection in the event that a threat is present. Hiring a security service provides immediate value to a business in a few ways. Employees, customers,

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