Business owners as well as private individuals may see bad headlines, hear about local crimes, or see a similar business in peril and wonder if they might need to hire a security guard. 

Security guards, especially well-trained and effective guards come with a price tag, and some may wonder if they should make room in the budget for it. In this blog, we will take a look at who does and doesn’t need to increase their security and why.

If you have ever wondered if it’s time to upgrade your security, this blog is for you! 

When Should I Hire Security?

Often changes may create a need for security. A jump in finances, a shift in the neighborhood, or a new business location can all dramatically change security needs. Here are some of the most common situations where hiring security becomes necessary:

• Increased Crime: If your home or business is located in a high crime area you should hire security guards. The mistake that many people make is not realizing that an area has developed a crime problem until it’s too late. If you are hearing about crimes close to you now is the time to re-evaluate just how safe the area really is. 
• Increased Assets: Whether it is personal assets like a car or jewelry or it is business assets like high-value stock, having things of higher value puts you at risk for theft and robbery. To not turn a good thing into bad, you need to disincentivize your circumstances. The best way to do that is to hire uniformed security guards who can provide a visual presence as a deterrent.
• 24-Hour Businesses: A business that is open 24 hours per day has different security needs. This may mean that employees come and go during night hours and should be looked after. It also means that security will need a human touch in order to navigate a company’s security needs in little or no lighting.
• Emergencies: An emergency can cause all types of problems. The commonality of most emergencies is that they hamper or completely impede your normal security strategy. Security guards can step in to protect a home or business after a fire, flood or other natural disaster as well as during social unrest. 

Benefits of Hiring Elite Investigations 

Security Guards can handle security problems effectively and efficiently, and they certainly deter criminals. Did you know that they can also help reduce your stress levels, provide a great response time, enhance your reputation, and promote customer service?

Hiring Elite Investigations will provide you or your company with real solutions and real peace of mind. Security Guards from Elite Investigations offer options like equipment and asset protection, mobile security patrols, fire watch services, commercial, retail, event, construction site, school, or residential services.

If you are ready to take your home or business security to the next level, call Elite Investigations at (866) 901-1855, or follow this link to get a quote now.