Communication is a powerful tool for security guards

Communication is a powerful tool for security guards

Most guards have ever experienced someone is angry, an aggressive person or a person who simply want to act tough against a security guard. In addition, there are no major violent crimes who have some guards with.

As security, communication is one of your most important tools. After all, communication you can think the other commit to a subject, situation but also about his own behavior. How we do this, however, is another story.

Many of these situations escalate in the first three minutes. Why? Because the communication in these first minutes the aggressor does not oblige to think about his own behavior or act.

An example: A man comes rushing, angry at his boss he walks in a straight line down to the front desk where the security guard sits. Many security guards go straight stand, this aggression is lifted immediately to the next level. It is better to have just to sit.

Then you as a security guard services must be very carefully choose your words. Many security guards ask, what can I do for you? The answer is often, what can you do for me ??? Go get the boss! I sat him at all. At present, there is a stalemate. Because if you ask “can I help you?” Then that person is already assuming that you actually like him/her going to do. The security guard must now answer negatively because he can not do this of course in this situation.

If the security guard had asked; How can I help you? And the answer would be the same, the security officer can compel the man to answer thought-through with, sorry sir at this moment I help you not feel, we will first take it easy for a cup of coffee? It does not mean that the man takes the coffee, but he is obliged to think about his behavior.

This example of course is only one, but what I’m trying to make clear is that the choice of your body language and your words in any situation make the difference between a good constructive settlement of a situation which is getting out of hand. A person’s behavior is not so out of the blue.

The reality of someone who is angry, is often completely different from the reality of the security guard. Because you realize this and to ask the right questions can you as a security guards to bring almost any situation for both sides to a successful conclusion.

Of course there are always exceptions, but by your communication to prepare well and ask thoughtful questions will be open to the Exceptions also really exceptions.
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How to reduce your risk of being “carjacked”

How to reduce your risk of being “carjacked”

Armed theft is the newest twist in automobile theft: Imagine having someone approach you while you’re sitting in your car at a traffic signal, pointing a gun at your face and taking your car.Or having your vehicle stolen as you park (even in your own driveway), or whilegetting gas. It can happen anywhere, not just in “high crime” neighborhoods. Itcan occur during the daylight as well as after dark.

•         It’s a crime of opportunity—a thief searchingfor the most vulnerable prey. Sometimes it’s part of another crime.
•         Car thieves find it easier to steal a car whilethe owner is there—with the keys in the ignition—than to break into a car,especially if the car has an alarm. 
•         Cars equipped with sophisticated, built-in alarmsystems and theft-deterrent devices are becoming harder to steal.
•         Cars, especially luxury models, provide quick cash for drug users and other criminals.
•         Carjacking may be a rite of passage, an initiation act, or just a thrill for some. Before you enter your car…

Windows of opportunity that carjackers look for:

•          Intersections controlled by traffic lights or stop signs.
•          Parking garages, shopping malls and grocery stores.
•          Self-service gas stations and car washes.
•          ATMs (automated teller machines).
•          Residential driveways and streets as people get in and out of their cars.
•          Highway exit and entry ramps, or other places where drivers slow down or stop.

Before you enter your car:

•         Be alert to any activity near your car. Pay attention to your surroundings.
•         When approaching your car, have your key in your hand, and check the back seat before getting in.
•         If someone is loitering near your unoccupied car as you approach it, keep walking until the person leaves.
•         Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out flyers. Trust your instincts—if something makes you feel uneasy, get into the car quickly, lock the doors, and drive away

Once you’re in your car:

•         Keep your doors and windows locked, no matter how short the distance or how “safe” the neighborhood.
•         Avoid driving alone. Have someone with you whenever possible, especially at night.
•         When you’re coming to a stop, leave enough space to maneuver around other cars. If you sense trouble, this will allow you the room needed to get away.
•         If a suspicious-looking person approaches your car, drive away carefully. In extreme situations, you might even consider going through a traffic light, as long as you can do so without causing an accident.
•         Drive in the inside (center) lane to make it more difficult for would-be carjackers to approach your car. ¨ Don’t stop to assist a stranger whose car has broken down. Instead, help by calling the police to help.
•         If you’re driving home and notice someone you don’t recognize, drive around the block and come back after the person has left.

Getting Out

•         Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibility.
•         Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked. Put them in the trunk or out of sight.
•         Try to park in a garage with an attendant. Leave only the ignition key, with no personal identification.
•         Even if you’re rushed, look around before you get out and stay alert to your surroundings.

If it happens to you

•         If a carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don’t argue. Your life is worth far more than a car.
•         Get away from the area as quickly as possible.
•         Notice and remember what the carjacker looked like—sex, race, age, hair and eye color, special features, clothes and anything specific or unusual like an accent.
•         Report the crime immediately to the police

Take Action

•         Work with CitiGuard Security Guards, Citiguard Patrol Company, Neighborhood Watch groups, law enforcement, automobile clubs, and other concerned groups to get the word out about carjacking prevention.
•         Contact school officials to make sure that driver education classes talk to teens about preventing carjacking.
•          Ask the local media to air carjacking prevention tips as public service announcements, perhaps during commuting hours.
•         Ask your insurance agent or company to provide carjacking and other auto theft prevention information in notices and bills.
•         Enlist parking lot owners, Citiguard shopping mall security, and transit authorities to print and distribute educational materials withcarjacking prevention tips.
•         Get permission to place carjacking prevention flyers or brochures in the waiting rooms of automobile service departments, repair shops, and gas stations.
•         Ask your state’s Motor Vehicle Administration to display carjacking and auto-theft prevention advice—posters, handouts, etc., in its offices—and distribute prevention tips in all mailings.

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ATM Safety & Security Tips from CitiGuard

The primary focus of the Citiguard is people’s safety. Because of the variety of ATMs, the unique characteristics of each installation and crime considerations at each location, no single formula can guarantee the security of ATM customers. Therefore, it is necessary for ATM customers to consider the environment around each ATM and various procedures for remaining safe when using an ATM.

Criminals select their victims and targets, focusing on the unaware or unprepared. Criminals are also drawn to environmental conditions that enhance the opportunity to successfully complete their crime. The attitude and demeanor you convey can have a tremendous effect on potential assailants. There are a number of things you can do to increase your personal security and reduce your risk of becoming an ATM crime victim.

The following crime prevention tips from Citiguard can help make the use of ATM’s safer for everyone.

•          Walk purposefully with confidence. Give the appearance that you are totally aware of your surroundings
•          Be aware of your total environment and what is going on around you. Criminals tend to avoid people who have this type of demeanor
•          Perform mental exercises and think out what you would do in different crime or personal security situations
•          Follow your instincts. If you feel you are in danger, respond immediately. Remember that your personal safety is the first priority

ATM Selection Considerations

The law sets minimum standards for ATM lighting, procedures for evaluating the safety of ATM’s and requires notices to ATM users outlining basic safety precautions for using ATM’s. Although ATM environmental design issues are covered in the law, there are other considerations that an ATM customer needs to consider prior to selecting and using an ATM. For example:

•          Do not select an ATM at the corner of a building. Corners create a blind area in close proximity to the customer’s transaction. Select an ATM located near the center of a building. An ATM further from the corner reduces the element of surprise by an assailant and increases effective reaction time by the user.
•          Identify an ATM with maximum natural surveillance and visibility from the surrounding area. This will create a perceived notion of detection by a criminal and increases the potential for witnesses.
•          Select an ATM at a location void of barriers blocking the line of sight of the ATM. This includes shrubbery, landscaping, signs, decorative partitions or dividers. Barriers provide hiding areas for would-be assailants.
•          Select an ATM that is in a well-lighted location.
•          Whenever possible, select an ATM that is monitored or patrolled by a security officer.
•          Select an ATM with a wide-angle transaction camera and/or a continuous transaction surveillance camera. Consult the bank or location management for this information.
•          Solicit prior criminal activity statistics from law enforcement for the ATM site and surrounding neighborhood.
•          Avoid ATM locations with large perimeter parking lots and numerous ingress and egress points.

Considerations Prior To and During Transactions

•         Always watch for suspicious persons or activity around an ATM. Be aware of anyone sitting in a parked car in close proximity or at a distance from the ATM location
•         If you notice anything strange, leave and return some other time. Even if you have already started a transaction, cancel it and leave.
•         Maintain a small supply of deposit envelopes at home, in your car or office. Prepare all transaction paperwork prior to your arrival at the ATM site. This will minimize the amount of time spent at the ATM.
•         Maintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction. Do not become so involved with your transaction that you are not aware of changing conditions in the area.
•         Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive to an assailant.
•         If you get cash - put it away immediately. Do not stand at the ATM and count it.
•         Never accept offers of assistance with the ATM from strangers; ask the bank for help.
•         Never lend your ATM card to anyone; treat it as if it were cash or a credit card.
•         If you use a drive-up ATM, ascertain your vehicle doors and windows are locked.
•         During evening hours, consider taking a companion along, park close to the ATM in a well-lighted area and lock your car. If the lights around the ATM are not working properly, do not use it.
•         When leaving an ATM location, make sure you are not being followed. If you are being followed, drive immediately to a police, sheriff, fire station, crowded area, well-lighted location or open business. Flash your lights and sound your horn to bring attention to your situation.
•         If you are involved in a confrontation and the attacker is armed with a weapon and demands your money or valuables, GIVE IT TO THE SUSPECT. Do not resist, property may be recovered later or replaced.

Fraud Considerations

•         Memorize your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Do not write it down or keep it in your wallet or purse. Do not tell anyone else your PIN !! (including bank employees, the police, etc.)
•         Shield the ATM keypad from anyone who may be standing, parked nearby or anyone crowding you in an attempt to view your PIN and/or transaction. Use your body as a shield if necessary while you enter your access code.
•         Make sure you retain your transaction receipt. Do not throw the receipt away at the ATM site.
•         Immediately report any stolen or lost ATM card to the proper entities.

As far as your security is concerned, you can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. Share this information with family and friends. Schedule family discussions and practice regularly to ensure that everyone you know is safe and informed. 

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