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NYC Local Law 61 of 2026 establishes new compensation standards for many private-sector security guards. Minimum wage requirements begin January 1, 2027, followed by paid-time-off requirements in 2028 and supplemental benefits in 2029. Businesses using contracted security should review their budgets, guard classifications, staffing plans, and vendor agreements before the first deadline. The new law…

AI security cameras can detect movement, identify certain patterns, search recorded video and alert a security team. However, they cannot fully replace a trained security guard. A camera can see a potential problem, but a person is still needed to verify the situation, communicate, assist people, de-escalate conflict and take responsibility for the response. Your…

Retail theft becomes a worker-safety problem when employees are expected to confront suspected shoplifters, manage aggressive customers or handle repeat offenders without training or support. Effective retail theft prevention in NYC combines store design, visible security, clear staff policies, active observation, safe escalation, CCTV preservation and consistent incident reporting. The most expensive part of retail…

Starting January 1, 2027, New York retail employers with 500 or more retail employees statewide must give retail workers access to a silent response button. The button must request immediate assistance from a security officer, manager, or supervisor. It may be physical, wearable, or installed on an employer-provided mobile device. A silent alarm is only…

Not every business needs on-site security. This practical guide helps NYC owners decide whether a guard is warranted, and what to do before hiring one. Most business owners ask this question the wrong way around. They start with “can I afford a security guard,” when the more useful question is “what specific risk am I…

Your first day working as an unarmed security guard can feel exciting and intimidating. You may be wondering what you should wear, how you should respond to an incident, or what your supervisor expects from you. The short answer is simple: an unarmed security guard helps deter problems, monitor activity, control access, document incidents, and…

Mention a career as a security guard, and some people immediately think about fights, dangerous situations, overnight shifts, or standing face-to-face with criminals. That perception is understandable—but it does not tell the whole story. Professional security work can involve risk, but the job is not simply about confronting dangerous people. Security guards perform a wide…

Unarmed security guards use a combination of communication devices, digital reporting platforms, patrol-tracking systems, surveillance equipment, access-control tools, alarms, lighting, and personal safety equipment. These technologies help guards monitor larger areas, verify patrols, document incidents, communicate quickly, and respond more consistently. However, technology does not replace a trained security professional. Its real value comes from…

Access control systems are designed to keep buildings safer by allowing only authorized people to enter. Badge readers, key cards, locked doors, and entry logs all help property managers track who enters the building. But one simple habit can defeat the entire system: tailgating. Tailgating happens when an authorized person scans their badge and another…

Improving commercial property security does not always need to happen all at once. A clear 30-day plan can help property managers, building owners, and business operators review current risks, improve weak areas, and create stronger daily security procedures. With the right steps, a property can become safer, more organized, and better prepared. Churchgate Protective Services…