With a poor economy and increasing crime rates, all companies must do their part to increase the security status of their organizations by following proper access control procedures.  There are many ways to increase security at the work place, but the most common is access control.

Access control is the ability to permit or deny the use of a particular resource by a particular entity.  Access c....

Locks are one of the most common types of access control used.  Locks are designed to prevent unauthorized persons from entering a door, window, etc.  Locks are used for securing the perimeter of a facility as well as securing specific areas within the facility.  However, it is important that the perimeter of a facility as well as security specific areas within the facility.  However, it is important that the proper type of lock is selected for....

Radio use is a command and control tool. It is used to pass information from one person to another person or to a group of people, across great distances. Radio makes coordination of resources possible in a way that other means of communications just can't match. However, like any other tool, it can be misused. Here are codes that will help security personnel stay out of trouble with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).

Brownstone Security is proud to announce that the 40-hour Basic Secu....

Employee safety is a major concern for security officers and their employers. Security requires officers to work in multiple workplace environments that contain a variety of safety hazards. These hazards include working in remote locations, low light conditions, construction sites with loud noises, environmental threats, and a variety of other hazards.

It is important for security officers to follow basic safety procedures in order to avoid injury o....

It is important for the general public to acknowledge that a security officer is not a police officer.  Security officers do not have the training or legal authority of a police officer.  Security officers only possess the authority granted to them by the owners of the property on which they are posted and which is dictated by law.  Such authority begins and exists only while the officer is on his or her assigned shift and ends when the security off....

Summer is in full swing, which means lots of sunshine and sometimes very warm weather. To prevent heat-induced injures, personnel should be sure to drink at least 8ounces every 15 to 30 minutes of water and sports drinks (such as Gatorade ).

Experts also suggest avoiding caffeinated drinks, dressing in light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, and using sunscreen with at least 15 SPF. Also, personnel should use any natural (trees) or artif....

Brownstone Security eliminated the vacation policy in January 2009 and in place implemented an Anniversary Bonus. In the past few months there has been some confusion in regards to the Annual Good Conduct Bonus and payout process. Brownstone Security values all of our employees and we will continue to provide benefits that far exceed most security companies. Brownstone Security made some changes to its vacation policy due to govern....