LaSonja Hunt has a passion for serving people. Whether that be her family or clients, she has dedicated her life to taking care of others, doing it all with a comforting smile on her face. LaSonja has been a security officer with BOS Security for a year now, bringing her servant’s heart along with her… Read More »
Early on the morning of Friday September 9, VirtuGuard™ Command Center Monitoring Agent Rodney Cornelius was alerted to suspicious activity picked up on security cameras at a construction site. The construction site, near downtown Athens and the University of Georgia campus, is equipped with security cameras that are monitored at the BOS Security VirtuGuard™ Command… Read More »
Tanya Falcon is a nurturer at heart, offering protection and support as an on-site security officer at the Presbyterian Village Senior Living Community in Athens, Georgia. Officer Falcon is very fond of the residents, taking the time to get to know them personally, offering a listening ear, or just putting together a puzzle with them… Read More »
Many venues, large and small, require an almost constant security presence. Having this presence with on-site officers, cameras monitored by remote guards, or combining the two can be a worthwhile investment for many organizations and businesses. Security guards can prevent incidents simply by being present or intervening in unlawful action. Guards help to… Read More »
The BOS Security Athens Office is sad to say goodbye to two of our best employees, Creighton “Fred” Arrington, and Chris Davenport. Officers Arrington and Davenport have been reliable, dedicated, and hardworking team players while serving and protecting the Athens-Clarke County community. BOS Security Vice President Carter Greene had praises to sing about the officers.… Read More »
BOS Security is proud to be recognized as an Associate Member of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection. The IFCPP is a nonprofit organization that trains and supports professionals who protect and manage cultural, educational, and public institutions around the world. As a member of IFCPP, BOS Security can access training, support, and certification… Read More »
What Does a Security Guard in Atlanta Cost? Atlanta, GA: In Atlanta, you’ll find that the cost of a security guard company can be as low as $14/hour or as high as $50/hour. Just remember, as in all things in life, you get what you pay for. Factors that influence the cost of a… Read More »
Hiring is difficult in any situation, but when it comes to choosing a security firm, it’s especially critical to identify any potential red flags. Security guards are placed in a position of trust with exceptional access. Due diligence on the part of the company hiring security officers is particularly essential. A bad hire in most… Read More »
Todd Denton grew up in Oconee County, Georgia, and moved to Athens, Georgia when he was 20. He has lived there ever since, and now has a 23 year old son. Although he started his career in Oconee County with the local Sheriff’s department, after moving he worked at Athens Regional Medical for 24 years.… Read More »
Security technology is constantly advancing. It’s becoming less expensive, more accurate and easier to use. One of those advancements is facial recognition AI, a market which is expected to be worth $6.84 billion by 2021 compared to the $3.35 billion in 2016. Facial recognition has been used for everything from payment methods to productivity. It’s… Read More »
For years individuals have provided personal information freely without giving a second thought to how that data would be used. But repeated security breaches in organizations such as Yahoo, Marriott and Target have made people more cautious about what information they are willing to provide and to whom. Now government organizations are getting involved, codifying… Read More »
By: Salina Sanders Janet McBrayer grew up in Booneville, Mississippi, and describes herself as a “homebody” who loves her job. She has two sons, two grandsons, and a granddaughter. She worked at the Tupelo airport for six years now, and in her opinion, there’s no better place to work. When Janet applied for… Read More »
Controlling access to your home, business or church is one of the best ways to protect them and get peace of mind in the process. Access control is a security method that sets a limit on who may enter a facility, but it also regulates who is allowed to view or use information on computers.… Read More »
Georgia security guard company BOS Security was named to the 2019 University of Georgia Bulldog 100 List of Fastest Growing Companies. As an Atlanta security company with operations across Georgia as well as Virginia, South Dakota, Mississippi and New Mexico BOS provides security guard services to clients ranging from the US Army and Department of… Read More »
Hiring guards for your hospital isn’t quite as simple as hiring them for a retail business. However, it is a necessity. While there is debate as to whether they should be armed or not, hospital violence is on the rise, which makes security important. Before hiring just anyone, it’s vital to understand the special considerations… Read More »