Category: Hiring Due Dilligence
Protection Now and Tomorrow: Your Investment in Security
In many businesses across the country, discussions are being held around the topic of cutting costs during this period of economic uncertainty. Some items like rent, utilities, materials, and payroll are fixed and can only be adjusted very little if at all. They also have to be paid whether the company meets its sales projections
Hiring Due Dilligence, Threat Assessment
Hiring Employees vs. Independent Contractors
There is one question that is almost always asked when we are marketing our services to a prospective client — “Why should I hire you when I can assign security issues to one of my own employees?” We’re glad you asked. Liability and Hiring Issues As you know, a full-time employee comes with some overhead
Hiring Due Dilligence, Training Security Teams
What Sets Teachout Security Solutions Apart?
Teachout Security Solutions was founded in 1981 by Bernard K. Teachout, a former Genesee County Sheriff’s Deputy. CEO Joseph Cozart started as an officer for Teachout in 1985 and in 1995 he purchased the company. At that time, Teachout had about 40 officers. Today we have over 400! Since its beginning, Teachout prided itself on
Hiring Due Dilligence, Threat Assessment
Mitigate Risk With A Professional Security Provider
We live in a time when it seems like crime is on the rise. Tensions are growing and violence, especially in the workplace, is no longer a rare occurrence. Business owners outsourcing security is becoming a necessary cost of doing business. It is important to vet your potential security services provider. What happens if a
Hiring Due Dilligence, Training Security Teams
The Fallacy of Low Price
If you need to buy 10,000 pencils, the price may be the determining factor once you specify the size and whether they need erasers or not. When you need to purchase services, the process is much more complex. Would you hire a computer expert who just finished high school? They may be less expensive, but
Hiring Due Dilligence, Threat Assessment, Training Security Teams
Is Armed Security a Viable Option?
The workplace is a common site of hostilities, with approximately 2 million Americans falling victim to workplace violence each year. The presence of firearms is not always the answer as it can escalate situations far more than they would have needed to be. However, in today’s world, there are places that should have armed security.
Hiring Due Dilligence, Training Security Teams
Drawing from the Same Pool of Candidates
The Teachout Difference “Drawing from the same pool of candidates” is a term we have heard many times over the years In the contract security world. At first glance, it makes sense to many when looking at the available options for a contract security provider. Putting a person in a uniform to fill a post
Emergency Planning, Hiring Due Dilligence, Threat Assessment
Risk Management Equals Peace of Mind
RISK MANAGEMENT (noun) The identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. This starts with the identification of the risk. Risk comes in many different forms. There are the obvious
Hiring Due Dilligence, Training Security Teams
Because Security “Training” Isn’t Enough
Crime statistics show that workplace violence is on the rise. Laws have been enacted that require employers to provide a working environment free from recognized hazards. Some insurance carriers are requiring companies to provide security personnel trained in “workplace violence mitigation.” Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), defines workplace violence as: “Any act or threat
Hiring Due Dilligence, Industry, Onsite Security, Threat Assessment, Training Security Teams
Concierge Security Service: First Line of Defense
Does your security at access control points implement X-ray and metal detector technology? You may be surprised that X-ray equipment is not a comprehensive solution. In 1970, x-ray screening of carry-on bags was implemented in airports to increase aviation security (Szyliowicz., & Zamparini, 2018). After the attacks on September 11, 2001, aviation security was restructured.
