More businesses in Florida and Georgia are working on beefing up security measures. The recent shootings at YouTube, is just the latest in a long string of workplace shootings.
A recent study released by the secret service reveals nearly half of all mass shootings are motivated by grudges. Possibly retaliating for a perceived wrong or want to get revenge from someone who has made them mad.
46% of mass shoot suspects were motivated by a personal grievance.
64 % of the shooting suspects in mass shootings had some form of mental illness
Workplace homicides occur almost every day, in 2016 500 people were killed.
Violence, whether it is in the office, shopping mall, medical community, or warehouse, it is a growing problem in the United States.
“Nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year. Unfortunately, many more cases go unreported,” according to the United States Department of Labor.
Take action and beef up your security!
While violence in the workplace is a concern for most businesses, many admit they are not properly prepared for a situation involving a shooter. Hopefully you will never have to deal with any type of violence, but being prepared can reduce injury and even save lives.
From an active shooter, to a disgruntle employee who was recently terminated, the presence of an armed or unarmed security guard significantly decreases a tense situation and keep it from escalating.
The security guards at Curtis Security are a cut above the rest, with the highest level of training and a specialized set of skills, for an elevated level of professionalism.
Curtis Protective Service Officers will be trained to the specifications of your property, including delivery, vendor, and tenant protocols, gate access, and traffic and parking control 7 days a week both during regular hours and after-work hours.
Our clearly marked patrol vehicles deter criminal activity and inspire confidence in those who live and work in that space.
Do you have a comprehensive security plan in place? If not, you need to take the next step? If you’re in Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, contact Curtis Security to get started.
