7 DIY Security Mistakes That Could Harm Your Business
With crime continually on the rise, businesses are under increasing pressure to invest in security measures to protect their premises. However, the cost of installing surveillance cameras, access control systems, alarms, and other equipment can quickly add up. To save money, many business owners are now turning to DIY security solutions. While these can offer […]
Top 10 Security Guard Skills Every Professional Should Have
Want to know what makes a truly effective security guard? This blog explores the essential security guard skills that help professionals stay alert, act fast, and protect people and property.
Retail Store Layout Tips to Boost Security
When it comes to running a successful retail business, store layout is often associated with boosting sales or improving the customer experience. However, this means a store layout’s ability to impact security is often overlooked. Poorly designed storefronts can create the perfect blind spots for potential thieves, or make it harder to monitor staff and […]
Top Retail Security Threats and How to Prevent Them
Running a retail business means staying alert to a variety of security risks. In this blog, we explore the most common retail security threats and share practical tips to help you protect your store from theft, fraud, vandalism, and more.
How Office Security Guards Ensure the Safety of Your Employees
How do you effectively keep your employees safe? With today’s workplace standards, safety is becoming more than just a set of rules and guidelines to follow. In addition to complying with regulations, safety is about creating an environment where employees feel secure, supported, and able to work to the best of their abilities. Regardless of […]
AI and Security: What the Future Holds for Security Guarding
As AI becomes more common in security operations, many are asking whether it will replace traditional guarding altogether. This article takes a closer look at how AI is supporting, not replacing, security guards.
How to Pick the Best Retail Security Companies?
Find the right retail security companies to support your needs through thick and thin is no easy task when there’s an ever-growing number of options for you to choose from. And when the pressure of needing security to cover your business is only increasing as cases of shoplifting continue to spiral out of control in […]
8 Rewarding Benefits of Being a Security Guard
As demand for professional security continues to rise, more people are considering becoming security guards. Although the role is known for being physically and mentally demanding, it’s equally rewarding. It calls for a sharp eye for detail, physical fitness, and strong mental focus — all of which are valuable skills that not only improve your […]
Mental Health in Security: Why Community Matters on the Front Line
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 brings a powerful reminder of what truly supports wellbeing in the security industry: community. Long shifts, lone working, and high-pressure situations can take a toll.
At Region Security Guarding, we’re proud of our teams not just for the work they do, but for how they support each other. This week, we’re reflecting on how to strengthen those connections, wherever our guards are working, and whatever challenges they face.
Retail Theft Prevention: How to Deter Shoplifters
Retail theft remains a significant challenge for stores of all sizes across the UK. From small independent retailers to large national chains, the cost of shoplifting continues to rise. This puts increasing pressure on profit margins and raises safety concerns for both staff and customers. In this guide, we’ll break down the most effective retail […]