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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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]