Vinson and other select US companies form National Security Alliance

Vinson Guard Service, Incorporated is pleased to announce the recent coalition with 11 other highly regarded and privately held regional contract security companies forming the National Security Alliance.  The National Security Alliance was formed by a consensus of the owners to share best practices and become a referral network to each other, thereby having the ability to service accounts on a national basis using the best regional providers within specific markets.

Besides Vinson Guard Service, the other members of the group are:

• A & R Security, Chicago, IL.
• Advantage Security, Denver, CO.
• RSIG Security, Detroit, MI.
• RSIG Security, Boston, MA.
• Anderson Security Agency, Phoenix, AZ, & Las Vegas NV.
• Executive Security, Dallas, TX.
• Per Mar Security Services, Davenport, IA.
• Building Star Security, New York, NY.
• Puget Sound Security, Bellevue, WA.
• King Security Services, San Francisco, CA.
• Hannon Security Services, Bloomington MN.

The partners of the National Security Alliance are a diverse group of privately held regional contract security agencies strategically located across the United States. Combined, the Alliance partners employ over 10,350 employees, and are licensed and have 75 branch offices in 33 states. Through the network of member companies, NSA is able to provide security officer services, special event security and risk management solutions to a wide range of industries across the nation, including but not limited to: property management, residential communities, corporate office facilities, retail stores, manufacturing and industrial plants, maritime, and warehousing facilities.

You can learn more about the alliance by visiting www.nationalsecurityalliance.net.

Retail Crime On Rise

A recent survey from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) shows a sharp rise in the amount of retail crime linked to the troubled economy.  The RILA survey found that roughly 61 percent of respondents showed increasing trends in opportunistic and amateur shoplifting.  72 percent of respondents also claimed to see a rise in organized retail crime, and a 52 percent increase in financial fraud.  The 72 percent in organized retail crime was also alarming because organized groups or rings have an easier network to dispense of stolen goods, and could even sell the stolen items on the internet.   "These trends confirm that retail criminals are seeking to capitalize on the current economic climate to expand their activities," said Paul Jones, vice president of asset protection for RILA. "Their resulting ability to fund other crimes should be a concern to everyone."

Source: Security Info Watch

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New TSA Changes Could Slow You Down At The Airport

New standards from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may begin to slow you down next time at the airport. Starting May 15th the TSA will require persons to give their first, middle, and last name when making flight reservations. TSA security personnel will be checking to make sure the name on your reservation exactly matches the name on your driver’s license or passport. If names do not match exactly TSA officials may delay you at a security checkpoint, or keep you for getting on your flight at all. Starting in August passengers will also be required to submit their date of birth and gender before making flight reservations.

Source: WBIR.com

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U.S. Cyber Command To Create Force For Future

The U.S military is looking to reorganize its cyber operations and is beginning to develop plans for a new cyber command center at a Maryland Army facility. The command center north of Washington would be used to help coordinate the U.S militaries offensive and defensive cyber operations. Lt Gen Keith Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, said the US is determined to lead the global effort to use computer technology to deter or defeat enemies, while protecting the public's constitutional rights. Alexander, while speaking to a House Armed Services subcommittee stated military difficulties in keeping up with rapidly changing technology and the need for more resources and training. According to Alexander current training has become inadequate and obsolete.

Source: The Press Association

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