The Guard Shack

24/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Gobble Gobble!!!

05/07/2020

Episode 10: Report Writing (Part 1) is up!

In today’s episode, part 1 of a 2 or more part report writing series, we go over the essential parts of report writing: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. I also discuss the proper way to document descriptions. In the next report writing episode, I’ll go more in depth to report structure, as well as how to describe and document injuries.

I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from a few weeks ago where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new, if few, details.

https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-10-Report-Writing-Part-1-egbp8i

In today’s episode, part 1 of a 2 or more part report writing series, we go over the essential parts of report writing: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. I also discuss the proper way to document descriptions. In the next report writing episode, I’ll go more in depth to report structure, as ...

29/06/2020

Episode 9: Gear & Equipment is out! Here's the description:

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the basic equipment and gear you’ll need for the job, depending on your assignment of course.

I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from last week where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new, however vague, details that have came to light about it.
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Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at [email protected]. Thanks, and stay safe!
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https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-9-Gear--Equipment-eg2kg1

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the basic equipment and gear you’ll need for the job, depending on your assignment of course. I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from last week where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and kille...

22/06/2020

***Episode 8: De-escalation is live!***

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some basic tips and ways of thinking to help verbally de-escalate a situation (when that is a viable option).
We’re also going to talk first about the shooting of an alleged “security guard” out of Gardena, California by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies earlier this week.
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Corrections One Article:
https://www.correctionsone.com/corrections-training/articles/the-8-most-effective-de-escalation-techniques-in-corrections-jN0RMEriIsox1LuE/

“DEFUSE” Graphic (Scroll Down):
https://www.nuemblog.com/blog/verbal-deescalationfs
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Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated.
Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at [email protected].
Thanks, and stay safe!
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https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-8-De-escalation-efoj98

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some basic tips and ways of thinking to help verbally de-escalate a situation (when that is a viable option). We’re also going to talk first about the shooting of an alleged “security guard” out of Gardena, California by Los Angeles County Sheriff...

16/06/2020

Well, Episode 7: Throw The Book At 'Em! is out!

This one dives into some basic California Penal Codes as they relate to private security in the state. And really, it depends on what kind of PPO you work for (hands on vs. observe and report only, etc.) as to whether or not this kind of information would be useful. But, I am a firm believer that educating yourself further in your field of work makes you more efficient at your job. A bit of a dry subject, but informational to say the least!

Give it a listen, and let me know what you think! Let me know what you want to hear in future episodes, as well!

https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-7-Throw-The-Book-At-Em-efg4sh

A lot of people get into security, receive the minimal training in regard to law knowledge, and that’s it. I like to educate myself (as well as the guards I lead) in the laws pertinent to our function as security. In this episode, I go over a short list of laws which I believe are important for ev...

12/06/2020

10/06/2020

Going to give the new mic a workout while playing some tonight (got to blow off steam somehow, right?). No, that's not a Russian hat as my wife suggested, it's called a dead cat (wind noise reduction) lol.

08/06/2020

Episode 6 is out!

I hope everyone has been staying safe out there.

In this episode, I go over some quick points on officer safety as it relates to civil unrest, especially given the current climate we are seeing in the United States.

Now, more than ever, we must practice and teach officer safety. Multiple law enforcement officers as well as security officers have been injured and killed during this period of civil unrest. We must watch not only our own backs, but those of our coworkers as well.

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Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated.

Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at [email protected].

Thanks, and stay safe!

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https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-6-Civil-Unrest-Officer-Safety-ef4sd0

I hope everyone has been staying safe out there. In this episode, I go over some quick points on officer safety as it relates to civil unrest, especially given the current climate we are seeing in the United States. Now, more than ever, we must practice and teach officer safety. Multiple law enforce...

08/06/2020

Well... if you live in the area, you might want to consider moving out.

The Minneapolis city council voted to disband their police department.

07/06/2020

It was time for an upgrade today. Episode 6 will be recorded in this bad boy, a Blue Yeti, tonight and hopefully editing will be completed in time to release for tomorrow. Pretty happy to upgrade!

03/06/2020

We knew it was just a matter of time. Derek Chauvin has now additionally been charged with 2nd degree murder, in addition to his original charges of 3rd degree murder and 2nd degree manslaughter.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/03/3-more-cops-charged-in-george-floyd-death-other-officers-murder-charge-upgraded.html

Three former Minneapolis police officers were criminally charged Wednesday in connection with the death of George Floyd in their custody. A fourth office's murder charge was upgraded.

02/06/2020

Had a friend post this. Whatever you do, stay safe out there!

In the last 96 hours...
-A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer was shot in the back of the head while struggling with a rioter
-An active shooter opened fire on law enforcement at a Las Vegas courthouse
-4 St. Louis Police Officers were shot by an active shooter
-A New York Police Officer was struck by a vehicle
-3 Buffalo law enforcement officers were struck by a vehicle in front of the police station
-3 Davenport law enforcement officers were ambushed and 1 was shot
-132 officers were injured in Chicago during a riot
-9 Pittsburg officers were injured by objects during a riot
-Several officers in Rhode Island were injured during riots
-An active shooter opened fire at the Oakland Police Department
-2 officers were struck in the head with projectiles in Santa Ana
-2 Richland officers were shot in Virginia
-1 officer was struck in the head by a brick in Albany
-4 Prince William County Police Officers sustained head injuries from projectiles
-7 officers were injured in Sacramento
-Several officers were shot at and injured in Lynchburg
-Several Champaign Police Officers were injured
-3 Oak Law Police Officers were injured
-21 officers were injured in Salt Lake City
-At least 50 Secret Service Agents were injured by Molotov cocktails in Washington
-3 Denver Police Officers were ran over by a vehicle
-33 New York Police Officers were injured during riots
-6 Athens Police Officers injured during a protest
-2 Capitol Police Officers were injured during a riot in Harrisburg
-12 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officers were injured during riots
-21 Minneapolis law enforcement officers injured in riots
-1 Federal Protective Services Officer was shot and killed.

02/06/2020

Episode 5 is done. Had some audio issues with echo which I haven't really had before, which is strange since I've recorded the last 3 episodes in the exact same spot! Hmm. I talk briefly on the current civil unrest throughout the nation (I plan on discussing a full episode soon on the topic in regard to officer safety for security) and then dive into the main topic, which is the Wearing the Uniform. You'd be surprised (or maybe not) how many people lack some basic skills, either they weren't taught growing up or weren't trained on for work

Like I always say, my goal is to help develop security professionals and improve the overall image of the private security industry, even if it is through simple stuff such as this.

https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-5-Wearing-the-Uniform-eet3bd

Hi Folks- We're in a time of great civil unrest. While I generally have a rule of not talking about controversial social topics on the podcast, I simply cannot not address what has happened with the completely unjustified and avoidable death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, 2020. I speak....

02/06/2020

Make shift studio. Usually don't have a bad echo, but today's episode did, even with my DIY acoustic panels lol.

Picking music out now, primary editing of Episode 5 is done.

01/06/2020

Just so everyone knows, I'm working on Episode 5. I'm a day behind so far. Even though I'm in private security and no longer in law enforcement, what's going on in our nation (and in my local area) is effecting us as well. Episode 5 will probably be a bit different, and I'm hoping to have a special episode where I have one or two guests and we can discuss how Civil Unrest effects the private security industry.

BUT...
I cannot not talk about this matter. In the preliminary autopsy, they stated asphyxiation was not a cause of death but instead it was his combined health issues, possible intoxicants in his system, along with him being restrained.

Well, when I was in the academy, they taught that the way Mr. Floyd was restrained could and would lead to positional asphyxiation. Well, the way he was restrained contributed to his death, and it is safe to come to the conclusion he would not have died if not restrained the way he was, therefore, asphyxiation is why he died (the same as if COVID attributes to the death of someone with health issues who would have more than likely survived if not for COVID).

Anyway, that is a medium length rant, but now there is news an independent autopsy states asphyxiation was the cause!

If you get a chance, consider checking out the Disturbing the Peace podcast, they have some good content, and the episode they released yesterday was on point.

George Floyd's family attorney revealed the first findings of an independent autopsy into his death.

31/05/2020

Civil Unrest is among us. These are not protests, they are riots and looting. Burning a nation down and committing theft will resolve NOTHING, only cause more issues. Protest peacefully, but this is completely unnecessary.

In the riots in Oakland, a federal security officer was shot and killed. I've attached the news article to this post.

People, stay safe out there. The ones doing this don't care if you're a cop or a guard. They're looking for uniforms. Practice great situational awareness, and be more vigilant for the potential for ambushes. Call out any and all of your contacts so someone knows where you are and what you're doing.

All 4 officers involved are responsible for George Floyd's death, the 3 standing by doing nothing are responsible as they all had a duty to intervene when it came to an excessive use of force. All 4 officers have been terminated, and the primary officer has been arrested and charged and it is expected the other 3 officers on scene will be arrested and charged as well.

As a former peace officer, I am disgusted by the actions and lack thereof by these 4 officers. They do not represent cops as a whole.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-protective-service-officer-killed-another-injured-oakland-shooting-amid-n1219561?fbclid=IwAR13v5k5sXtjnoo6kY2oz4K0Z75IDLIMyp7LB-CtvzfoOh8RK-WfJITF9vM

"An individual inside the vehicle began firing gunshots at contract security officers for the Federal Protective Service of the Department of Homeland Security," FBI San Francisco said in a statement.

30/05/2020

Looks like Uhaul Storage found a guard that will never need to rest lol!
😳

27/05/2020

Dude... Yikes... The whole story behind the whole thing is insane. The gun was stolen by a guy who was visiting a friend... Visiting that friend to smoke w**d... haha, can't make this stuff up!

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article212332139.html

Remember the gun that somehow lodged itself in the bumper of a car driving through Lakewood on Interstate 5?

25/05/2020

Episode 4 is out! This episode goes over some heat related illnesses, and that information is very important, especially with temps on the rise!!! Please give it a listen, and as always, stay safe out there!

https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-4-If-You-Cant-Take-The-Heat----Get-Into-The-Shade-eehcpi

It’s getting hot out there, so in today’s episode we’re going to discuss different types of heat illnesses/injuries, what they look like, and what to do if you encounter them. We’re also going to cover some information on how to avoid getting yourself into a heat-related predicament. Toward ...

24/05/2020

Well, Episode 4 has been recorded and should be out before midnight! In this episode, we go over some heat safety tips (it's about to get HOT!) and talk briefly about an attempted robbery at a truck stop in Texas where a guard was shot in the arm.

In the meantime, why don't you go ahead and catch up by listening to the first 3 episodes???

https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc

A podcast with ongoing tips, news, and information revolving around the private security industry (primarily in California). Listen in to learn everything from how to become a Security Guard, to even the beginnings of starting your own company, as well as patrol tactics, officer safety issues, and m...

24/05/2020

Crazy stuff! Truck stops can be sketchy to say the least (I was a truck driver for a couple of years, haha!) Glad to hear the security guard's injury was not life threatening!

http://privateofficerbreakingnews.blogspot.com/2020/05/security-guard-shot-at-tx-truck-stop.html

Baytown TX May 24 2020 A security guard at the Flying J Truck Stop was shot in the arm during an exchange of gunfire during an attem...

24/05/2020

Interesting news out of New Mexico... Private armed security officers have been hired by the NM DOT to patrol the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge... What is your take? Do you stand sites at publicly (government) owned facilities? Or just private property? Or maybe some combination thereof?

http://privateofficerbreakingnews.blogspot.com/2020/05/state-hires-private-security-guards-for.html

New Mexico May 23 2020 The New Mexico Department of Transportation has hired private armed security guards to patrol the Río Grande G...

23/05/2020

Ha! Found this one on reddit! A little humor to ease us into the weekend!

Working on Episode 4, where I'll discuss some health safety issues surrounding heat illnesses (it's about to get real hot here soon!). And, well prob talk about some security news and such.

Let us know what you'd like to hear about in upcoming episodes by commenting below!

23/05/2020

Watch your six out there, violence is on the rise!

https://privateofficerbreakingnews.blogspot.com/2020/05/retail-security-officers-involved-in-5.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR02OoMuMOOsqshTCh-Uaky_TckFMUMY6c4RzCWBt_c1HcEnZnK9xxlKpuQ

20/05/2020

Seems some people in Denver aren't too happy about having security at the shelters, especially with the fact that it is Allied Universal (apparently they have some...history...) Not trying to pick on AUS or anything, they just happened to be in the couple of security news articles I've come across today.

What are your feelings about having security at a homeless shelter? Is it needed? Should they be armed or unarmed?

https://denverite.com/2020/05/04/discomfort-grows-as-denver-hires-allied-private-security-guards-to-patrol-emergency-coronavirus-homeless-shelters/

21 guards will monitor the National Western Complex and Denver Coliseum. They will be unarmed.

20/05/2020

This is a few weeks old, but interesting nonetheless. Especially the part about it being Allied Universal Special Police...

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article242352826.html

Neither Allied Special Police officer was injured, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.

19/05/2020

At the beginning of Episode 2: Officer Safety Concerns, I talked a bit about this tragic shooting. Here is an article about the incident, including the arrest of two of the subjects involved, including the gunman himself.

If you come across private security related news you'd like me to discuss on the show, let me know here or by emailing me at [email protected] (and make sure to include a link to the news article, please!)

Stay safe out there, friends.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/coronavirus-masks-dollar-store-shooting-flint-Michigan.html

The authorities said the two men had been sought since May 1 in the shooting death of a security guard at the store in Flint, Mich.

18/05/2020

Episode 3 is live!

In this episode, I touch on initial interviews, some general do's and don'ts for interviews, what to look out for (red flags) for companies you're applying with, some of the questions I'll ask during an interview and what I'm looking for as far as answers go, and even briefly on some extra steps to take to prepare for that upcoming supervisory position interview.

Check it out, and don't forget to tell your friends and coworkers! Subscribe/follow to stay up to date!

https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-3-Interviews-ee70pm

18/05/2020

Episode 3 is live!

In this episode, I touch on initial interviews, some general do's and don'ts for interviews, what to look out for (red flags) for companies you're applying with, some of the questions I'll ask during an interview and what I'm looking for as far as answers go, and even briefly on some extra steps to take to prepare for that upcoming supervisory position interview.

Check it out!
https://anchor.fm/guardshackpc/episodes/Episode-3-Interviews-ee70pm

In this episode, I touch on initial interviews, some general do's and don'ts for interviews, what to look out for (red flags) for companies you're applying with, some of the questions I'll ask during an interview and what I'm looking for as far as answers go, and even briefly on some extra steps to....

17/05/2020

Episode 3: Interviews has been recorded and primary editing completed. Time to add some sound, and it will be available later tonight/early tomorrow morning.

Coming this week: short stories from our experiences as security professionals.