Blackwater’s legal and ethical issues are widely known, but how did they get to where they were in the first place? And how did they fare in the aftermath? The Beginning Blackwater USA began in 1997 by Al Clark and Erik Prince. They started out as a private security firm…...
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G4S: A Big Company with Growing Pains
G4S is a security company with roots going all the way back to 1901. So, how did they become one of the largest security contractors in the world doing important jobs like guarding the UK’s Royal Mint, provide security for the 2012 Olympics in London, and even fire protection and…...
The Historical Significance of Pinkerton
Pinkerton is a private security company with American roots that has one of the most interest backstories of any company out there. Today, they identify and manage businesses risks and security concerns all over the world but to understand why they’ve achieved so much success, it helps to go back…...
Mobile Patrol | Security Guard Jobs
The first line of defense for any business should be a mobile patrol. However, this is an area of security that isn’t understood well by the average person or business. Maybe you’re thinking about a security guard riding around the mall in a golf cart or walking the grounds of…...
Securitas: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
Securitas is one of the largest security services in the world. Today, they have more than 340,000 employees operating protective services in 58 countries. How did they get there? What did Securitas do to become so successful in the security industry? It turns out that there are a few reasons…...
What Is the Role of a Security Service?
Security services are an important component of keeping people safe in public spaces. Whether in a school, office building, or shopping mall security officers are tasked with keeping each day running smoothly and safely. While they are often compared to police officers, it’s important to realize that there’s a distinction…...