George Kozhar, Author at International Security Services, Inc.

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Business Owners and Concealed Carry in NYC During the Covid-19 Pandemic

George Kozhar June 2, 2020 5:10 am

If you are a business owner who has considered getting a permit for concealed carry in NYC to help protect your assets, it is important to recognize the challenge that lies ahead. Though official statistics have been difficult to obtain, recent estimates suggest that only a few thousand New Yorkers have been given the necessary permits. Most of those are apparently security guards, retired law enforcement officials, and celebrities – as well as business owners who can demonstrate a need to carry.

The Important Role of the Armed Security Guard During a Pandemic

George Kozhar May 28, 2020 10:33 am

If the current pandemic has taught us anything, it is that different people react to a crisis in vastly different ways. While much of society has accepted the need for social distancing and business shutdowns, some people have taken it upon themselves to use the crisis as an opportunity to commit various crimes. Burglaries and break-ins have been on the rise, as criminals exploit the Covid-19 pandemic for their own nefarious purposes. In times like these, the role of the armed security guard is more important than ever before.

Your Security License in New York: Launching Your Career as an NYC Security Guard

George Kozhar May 26, 2020 10:36 am

While there has been an overall decline in crime during the New York city coronavirus lockdown, crime rates involving homicide, robbery, and burglaries have risen. That includes crimes involving break-ins at shuttered businesses, as burglars have been enticed by empty, unguarded commercial properties. As businesses struggle to meet these new security challenges, many are turning to private security firms to provide the protection they need. If you are one of the many New Yorkers considering a career as a security guard, there has never been a better time to pursue a security license in New York.

Armed Security Guard Training and the Covid-19 Pandemic

George Kozhar May 17, 2020 9:35 am

With much of New York City and the nation shut down amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, armed security guard training is more vital than ever before. Empty stores, industrial sites, and other buildings can present an attractive target for criminals and other bad elements of society. Fortunately, the security industry has been deemed essential by governments across the United States, and security guard training continues to be available for those who are committed to protecting lives and property.

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Office Security System

George Kozhar May 10, 2020 2:25 am

Like most entrepreneurs, you understand that your business represents a massive investment of time, capital, and resources. To succeed in your entrepreneurial journey, you need to ensure that you protect your company and assets from harm. The question is how best to safeguard those interests. For many business owners, the answer is simple: get an office security system. Surprisingly, though, many of today’s businesses continue to lack any real type of security to protect property, employees, assets, and even the company’s reputation. Here are five of the top reasons why your company should have an office security system.

How a Security Guard Company in New York City Can Protect You from Pandemic-Driven Crime

George Kozhar May 4, 2020 8:52 am

The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged business communities across America, as most states have used a declared state of emergency to implement sweeping shutdowns of the private sector. One byproduct of the shutdown has been a noticeable decline in the overall crime rate, which has reportedly dropped by as much a 33 percent. Unfortunately, property crimes have been on the rise during that same period, as empty businesses and commercial properties present an inviting target for burglars and other criminals. If you are one of those business owners, it is important to understand how you can protect your business interests by relying on a security guard company in New York City.

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What Every NYC Security Guard Needs to Know About COVID-19

George Kozhar April 24, 2020 9:16 am

The coronavirus pandemic has upended normal life throughout much of America. Forced business shutdowns, mandatory stay-at-home orders, and rising economic fears have quickly become many Americans’ new normal. For security professionals, however, the need to protect life and property is as important as ever before. However, that mission can also be even more challenging in this type of dangerous environment. If you are an NYC security guard, the best way to perform that mission while also helping to defeat the pandemic is to know as much as you can about Covid-19 protocols.

Covid-19 Crisis Management and NYC Security Company Emergency Response Plans

George Kozhar April 16, 2020 9:41 am

The current Covid-19 crisis has impacted New York City businesses in ways no one could have foreseen just a few short years ago. And while the average NYC security company is used to adjusting to evolving situations, few of those firms have ever encountered this type of rapidly-changing environment. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have a sound emergency response plan to help navigate the current crisis.

NYC Security Guard Gun Permit: 3 Reasons You Should Get Your Pistol Permit

George Kozhar April 6, 2020 11:18 am

If you have already made the decision to pursue a career as a New York City security guard, congratulations. The security industry is a growing sector with plenty of opportunities for advancement. However, if you want to ensure that you have the widest range of opportunities, you may want to also consider qualifying to become an armed security guard. Of course, that will require you to take some additional training courses to earn your NYC security guard gun permit, but there are advantages to doing so. In fact, here are three important reasons why you should consider getting your pistol permit.

5 Benefits of Professional Security Guard Training

George Kozhar April 1, 2020 1:03 pm

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a security guard, chances are that you’re already aware that New York State requires certain training for guard candidates. Obviously, there are reasons for those training requirements, since they help to create a more consistent, professional security industry across the state. What you may not have realized, however, is that those training requirements also provide important security training benefits for every potential security guard. In fact, here are 5 ways that security guard training can benefit you.