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From the ongoing threat of terrorist attack to more commonplace risks of theft and workplace violence, the need for effective security preparedness has never been greater. While the U.S. government and many sophisticated companies are facing this threat with decisive action, a prevailing sense of complacency pervades much of the private sector. In fact, security spending in general has fallen below pre-September 11, 2001, levels in most areas.
According to the most recent report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, approximately 11.9 million crimes were committed in 2002, ranging from assault and burglary to rape and murder. That represents at least one crime every 2.7 seconds. Eighty-eight percent of the 2002 crimes committed were crimes against property; 12 percent were violent crimes. The total value of stolen property reached $16.6 billion.
Reliable security has never been more important. But trying to find the right security firm can be largely problematic, given that the market for security is heavily splintered, with over 13,000 “mom and pop” companies across the United States that operate with no clear standards. Foreign conglomerates have acquired many of the larger-sized security firms.
Guardsmark, one of the world’s largest security services organizations, has consistently set the highest standards of professionalism in the security industry for more than 40 years. Under the same leadership since its inception in 1963, Guardsmark brings integrity and unmatched experience to the security market by establishing the most rigorous employment processes, providing above-market employee compensation and benefits, and strictly following a detailed ethics policy. |
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