According to the most recent crime statistics available from the FBI, Virginia tallied 20,018 burglaries in 2016, along with 4,803 robberies and 126,606 instances of larceny/theft. Experts at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University state that overall, the data from the FBI show a decrease in the crime rate for the…
Read MoreOne of the top concerns among residents of condominium and apartment buildings is the safety of their building and their own units. However, some HOAs and property managers -- in their ongoing efforts to keep costs down -- may sacrifice certain security precautions. Though high-tech video surveillance cameras offer gold-standard…
Read MoreSuperior patient care is the cornerstone of all world-class hospitals, but along with clinical excellence, medical facilities are focusing more energy toward mitigating security threats. The majority of hospitals and healthcare facilities are open 24 hours a day and home to a staggering volume of pedestrian traffic. Beyond the responsibility of…
Read MoreIn response to a wave of heists in the early 2000s, many banking institutions amped up their security measures by installing bullet-resistant plastic in teller windows and placing armed guards and video cameras on the premises. "When you rob a bank, you're robbing an industry where tellers are trained to…
Read MoreSelf-checkout systems in retail stores speed up the customers’ shopping experience and reduce the store’s labor costs. Those systems, however, have become targets for shoplifters who devise ways to bypass them in order to steal products from stores. Maryland Security Professionals can work with your retail outlet to improve the…
Read MoreMaryland Security Professionals provides businesses and other facilities with professional armed security operatives that are specially trained in de-escalation and resolution of conflicts. Our goal is always to avoid violence by applying effective strategies to keep conflict situations from spinning out of control. Our hand-picked, extensively vetted security professionals have…
Read MoreWhether operating a hotel, casino or hosting a special event, managing security in the hospitality industry is no small task. A visible security presence is an effective way to deter vandalism and theft, while enhancing the safety of guests. Finding a solution that best fits your location, market, specific needs…
Read More2018 did not begin well for some homeowners in Baltimore County. A string of home break-ins that began in October 2017 continued into January 2018, and showed no immediate signs of abating. Baltimore County Police arrested three suspects in late January, but the increase in the number of residential burglaries…
Read MoreHow vulnerable is your home to a break-in? Homeowners in the mid-Atlantic region may be sending inviting signals to burglars without realizing it. See below for five common signs that burglars look for when choosing a house to target. Home surveillance cameras are proven deterrents to theft. Maryland Security Professionals…
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