Well, it's been quite a while since her last episode, but as we're all aware can get in the way lol. Episode 11, report writing part 2 is now live on anchor, Apple podcast, and anywhere else that you can find podcasts. In today's episode, we'll be discussing more report writing aspects such as phrasing, methods to articulate crimes in reports, as w…

In today’s episode, part 1 of a 2 or more part report writing series, we go over the essential parts of report writing: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. I also discuss the proper way to document descriptions. In the next report writing episode, I’ll go more in depth to report structure, as well as how to describe and document injuries. I’ve al…

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the basic equipment and gear you’ll need for the job, depending on your assignment of course. I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from last week where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new, however vague, d…

In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some basic tips and ways of thinking to help verbally de-escalate a situation (when that is a viable option). We’re also going to talk first about the shooting of an alleged “security guard” out of Gardena, California by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies earlier this week. *** Corrections One Article: …

A lot of people get into security, receive the minimal training in regard to law knowledge, and that’s it. I like to educate myself (as well as the guards I lead) in the laws pertinent to our function as security. In this episode, I go over a short list of laws which I believe are important for every guard out there to know. Please keep in mind; ho…

I hope everyone has been staying safe out there. In this episode, I go over some quick points on officer safety as it relates to civil unrest, especially given the current climate we are seeing in the United States. Now, more than ever, we must practice and teach officer safety. Multiple law enforcement officers as well as security officers have be…

Hi Folks- We're in a time of great civil unrest. While I generally have a rule of not talking about controversial social topics on the podcast, I simply cannot not address what has happened with the completely unjustified and avoidable death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, 2020. I speak briefly on this topic, and plan on making an entir…

Want to know what The Guard Shack is all about? Well, so do we! But seriously, listen to our quick trailer to get an idea of what's going on! *** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg…

It’s getting hot out there, so in today’s episode we’re going to discuss different types of heat illnesses/injuries, what they look like, and what to do if you encounter them. We’re also going to cover some information on how to avoid getting yourself into a heat-related predicament. Toward the end, we’ll also briefly covered an attempted robbery o…

In this episode, I touch on initial interviews, some general do's and don'ts for interviews, what to look out for (red flags) for companies you're applying with, some of the questions I'll ask during an interview and what I'm looking for as far as answers go, and even briefly on some extra steps to take to prepare for that upcoming supervisory posi…

In this episode, we first discuss the tragic news regarding the line of duty death of Officer Calvin Munerlyn, a security officer for a Family Dollar in Flint, Michigan. Officer Munderlyn was murdered after confronting a shopper regarding the store's policy for customers to wear a face mask. After that, I dive into some basic officer safety concern…

In this episode, we dive in to what the requirements are to become a private security guard in California. We cover topics ranging from BSIS and what all they regulate, to required training, livescan/fingerprints, disqualifiers, and even how to submit your registration online. Contact us at guardshackpc@gmail.com with what you'd like to hear in upc…