Hello Fellow Security Officers!
I want to start by saying Happy New Year to everyone!
On the eduGuard Facebook page, LinkedIn page, and Twitter page, this year I plan on providing a "Tuesday Tip" so please "like" or "follow" our pages so you can read these weekly tips just for the security industry! Let me know if you ever would like Tips on a specific subject matter and I will be glad to provide them. Our tip last week was how to stay warm
when it is cold out and still maintain the high degree of visibility necessary
to really do your job well.
This month's blog is a continuation of our Facebook's tip from last week on visibility. Our focus here is on making sure you have adequate vision in all lighting conditions. During the bright daylight hours, be sure to
bring your sunglasses. If you don't
have a pair or are in need of good quality sunglasses, check the 5.11 Tactical Website or other uniform suppliers. You want to buy a highly rated pair of industry quality. Check the web, read reviews, and security blogs for ideas if you can't find a pair you like. The reason you need high quality sunglasses is so you not only protect your eyes while working in sunlight, but also to be able to better see your surroundings at your site. For dusk and overnight hours be sure to bring a good quality re-chargeable flashlight. You need to be able to see everything around you in order to be the best that you can be on the job! I use a Pelican
re-chargeable flash light with a car charger.
Both your sunglasses and flashlight are tools of your
trade. You need to invest wisely in
these tools and take care of them.
Before you purchase be sure to talk with other officers, check security blogs, Yelp or
other trade publications to find something of quality.
Training is also an important part of your arsenal. Be sure
to get as much security training as possible so you can be the best security officer you can be!
Whether it is in a classroom in a school or online with eduGuard...Train to the Max!
In my next blog I will address finding the best value shoes / boots for the long shifts.
-Bryon
