http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Allie+Gilliland Business Allie Gilliland Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=407198&ca=Business Even though the FBI says crime is decreasing in the Phoenix area, many business owners continue to rely on security officers to protect them. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) oversees the licensing of Phoenix security companies and officers. Before you hire a security guard, the AZ D... Advice Allie Gilliland Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=406244&ca=Advice As many homeowners lose their homes to foreclosure and many people are choosing not to buy a home at all, more people are living in apartment complexes. Others are choosing to purchase condominiums where there is less maintenance. Renters and condo owners want to know that their valuables are secure... Legal Allie Gilliland Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399677&ca=Legal You may think your business is located in the safest area of town. You may even have a burglar alarm installed on the premises. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of security---literally. Criminals are getting smarter. By the time police arrive after your alarm has sounded, a burglar could escap... Advice Allie Gilliland Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399676&ca=Advice Unemployment figures are high and many people are considering a career change. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for security officers are expected to grow by 17 percent between 2006 and 2016, making the profession one of the fastest growing. This job is attractive because it can be... Computers and Technology Allie Gilliland Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395695&ca=Computers+and+Technology Most security businesses provide unarmed security officers to help with crowd control at events or watch for shoplifters at a local mall. Many of these guards only have minimum training and are unprepared for a large crisis. But the security business is changing, companies are professionalizing and... Legal Allie Gilliland Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395758&ca=Legal In the movie, “Mall Cop,” Kevin James portrayed a bumbling security officer whose good luck at catching the criminals seemed to be just that—luck. While the movie was funny and great entertainment, security officers are highly trained and skilled individuals who save lives on a daily basis. Unfortun...