The Silvertrac Extra

Education is an important first training step for a security guard, but there's much more. Learn about field training topics in part 2 of this series.

Learn how to train a security guard into a well-trained security officer with constant education, on the job exercises, and employee requirements.

Crafting a valuable, descriptive, and detailed daily activity report is an important part of deploying a quality security guard service. We cover the basics every DAR should have along with three things industry leaders are doing to go above and beyond to win.

This short read will help your security guard incident report writing skills, including all the basics & tips you need to complete an in-field activity report and what to do to set your report apart from the rest of your team.

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.

Security guard night shifts always pose their own unique challenges. Use these 10 tips to help stay awake during your next graveyard shift.

The distinction between security guard and security enforcement officer might seem trivial, but it's crucial to understand the difference.

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.

On our 5-minute Friday, we talk about how planning and good guard management software can help you have a relaxing holiday in the security industry.

Develop an effective and engaging security officer training program with these key tactics that have been tested over 32 years in the industry.