In 2023, Sunstates Security celebrates 25 years of providing security personnel services. In March 1998, President Glenn Burrell left his homeland of England to pursue his dream of living in the United States. Glenn arrived, bringing 20 years of experience at Scotland Yard, ready to instill the same high standards of honesty, integrity, and trust […]
Proactive Security: The Benefits of Nothing Happening
When security does its job well, there are few incidents, but deterrence is difficult to quantify. Having a visible security presence and metal detectors in a lobby might convince potentially ill-intentioned individuals to move along, but prevention doesn’t make headlines. Proactive security practices are not necessarily the norm, but they should be. Most security […]
Best Practices in Quality Assurance
Given the critical nature of the security personnel role—protection of life and property—quality assurance (QA) procedures and practices should form the foundation of a security program. Following these best practices can deliver superior peace of mind for everyone involved, from an organization’s employees and visitors to the team responsible for safety and security. On-Site […]
How Uniforms Support a Successful Security Strategy
For many organizations, the security team plays a critical role in setting expectations and creating initial impressions. What security officers wear matters as much as how they wear it. This article explores the wide range of uniform variations, factors that influence the uniform selection, and the importance of maintaining appearance standards. Different Uniforms, Different […]
Sunstates Veteran Salute- Alan Southwell
Sunstates Veteran Salute Recognizing and honoring our valued veteran security team members. Meet Alan Southwell, Supervisor Newburgh, NY Alan Southwell joined the Sunstates team in December 2022 when Sunstates took over the contract at the site he has worked since 2006. Operating the parking garage post, Alan is the first point of contact at the […]
Retaining Skilled Employees
Retaining Skilled Employees It’s About More Than Money The media is filled with stories about quiet quitters: employees that work just hard enough to keep their jobs and no more. This trend follows a wave of what was termed the Great Resignation, where employees left jobs for better opportunities in unprecedented numbers. It would […]
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