Private Security Business Information
Private security companies provide protection for homes, businesses and individuals. The private security industry provides additional crime prevention resources when public resources are limited. You can hire a company to provide temporary security services during a crisis, or for ongoing assistance.
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Types
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Security companies specialize in different areas. Alarm companies sell alarms for homes and businesses. They provide installation, maintenance, monitoring and alarm response services. Locksmiths fabricate keys and install and repair locks. Security guards protect residential and commercial properties by patrolling a defined area. Security guards can be armed or unarmed. Bodyguards are armed, specially trained guards who protect people from verbal or physical attacks.
Regulation
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State and local laws govern the licensing and regulation of private security businesses. Many states, including California and Florida, require private security providers to pass a criminal background check. Individual states also determine minimum training requirements for private security professionals. State firearm regulations apply to companies that provide armed security guards.
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Considerations
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The quality of private security businesses varies. Security guards do not have to be police officers, except where required by state law. The quality of a private security business depends on the amount of training its employees receive.
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