The Silvertrac Extra

Robert, a 32-year security industry vet, gives guard tips and strategies for everyday problems that you'll encounter on patrol, like staying awake and frozen locks.

Use our security incident writing tips to produce highly understandable documentation and learn how to create security reports with ease.

Security guard night shifts always pose their own challenges. Check out these 10 tips for staying awake during a graveyard shift.

Hiring and firing security guards takes confidence. Learn about effective recruiting tips and how to terminate underperforming officers before they cost your company contracts.

For growing security companies, hiring good employees is the most critical decision a business owner can make. Here are 4 questions you need to ask yourself before bringing on any new officers.

Monday is tougher on security company owners than most. From staffing to incident reporting, a lot stacks up over the weekend. Here’s what you can do to make life easier.

Security companies need to stay up to date on their competitors to stay ahead of the market. Here are some tips to help guide your research.

Security company management software can be an essential tool for improving daily operations. Here's 10 things you can gain by using a guard tour system in your operation.

Ed Garner of PES Security stops by the show to tell listeners how he hires and trains new security officers for the craziness of Black Friday.

It is not reasonable to expect perfect security guard attendance from employees; however, chronic call offs and tardiness should be addressed quickly. Here are some helpful tips for contending with attendance issues at your security company.