GSS Security Services - New York
Fortunately for you, we have the answers to all of these questions. We at GSS security services offer you the best, quality, professional service. We are an insured, licensed company with over twenty years of experience. Requirements for staff members are to follow a “philosophy of dedication and excellence”, as well as participate in regulatory training and testing. We achieve our goal of security by utilizing our training and knowledge. Therefore, giving you the safety and protection needed during any formal or informal event.
The last thing you want during an important event or even in everyday life is to worry about the safety of yourself and others surrounding you. GSS Security Services will take your concerns, make them our own and come up with solutions to all possible endeavors that may happen. Preparation and planning is the key to success in proper security. We also understand that even with all the planning, it is necessary to react quickly. Fret not; we are all trained to act quickly however intelligently when we do. Your safety is number one always with GSS. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for any Executive Protection needs, we will be more than happy to assist you.
Type of Event
When considering protection, the type of event is critical. While private conferences and gatherings typically require some protection, public events are much harder to gauge and generally require a lot more. Due to the variability in everyone's daily lives, all locations require protection when entering the public sphere. Make sure to scope out the type of event and provide enough protection so that your executive is feeling the level of comfort they need.
Location
Much like the type of event, where you travel is another major component. With most CEO's and head figures traveling frequently, they need to ensure their safety is the number one priority. Here, considering high-risk countries, territories, and locations becomes very important. Make sure to scope out each location and provide the protection and service you need to handle any situation.
Movement and Engagement
Most times overlooked, make sure to carefully consider the amount of mobility and engagement you foresee your executive having. Individuals dealing with a lot of public interactions (i.e. a mayor or CEO at a charity event) or those having to move around quite a bit (i.e. a company owner at a new facility or building) will require a very high detail of protection.
For all of these scenarios, the number one takeaway is that you simply cannot be too safe. Our GSS Security Services team of over 250 employees is here to ensure you feel the sense of comfort your deserve. Please be sure to contact us for any information or to set up a protection plan for your executives.
Hotels have always been responsible for keeping their guests safe. For much of the last century, an effective lock and a responsible night attendant at the front desk proved effective for thousands of hotels and their visitors. Times have changed. In the current context of terror attacks on places of leisure, the hospitality industry is rethinking the risks posed by offering recreation destinations to their guests. While the statistical likelihood of an injury or death for a specific guest at the hands of criminals or terrorists is small, hospitality executives understandably will not tolerate unnecessary exposure.
Is your property secure enough?
The hotel security expertise and deep strategic context that GSS Security Services brings to a security assessment stem from a unique origin. Born in the hotel security sector over 20 years ago, GSS Security Services has stayed on the forefront of event and hospitality safety. By scheduling an evaluation, you will not only gain insight into modern standards and services such as our K-9 Bomb Detection and Explosives Division but will better understand the threat landscape and the ramifications of being a possible target in the post-9-11 world.
GSS Security Services provides a wide range of consultation and staffing. We routinely provide Fire Safety Director staffing, employee site access control, sophisticated camera monitoring, and special event security. A thorough understanding of modern risks requires attention to all aspects of hotel security, from the subtle to the unthinkable.
To find out what GSS Security Services can do for your hospitality property, simply get in touch with a representative to schedule an assessment. Your future guests and their families are relying on your actions today.
When you plan a large event such as a concert, conference, fashion show, lecture or festival, you can't overlook the issue of security. Hiring professional security officer services gives you and everyone involved peace of mind. You should consider several factors before choosing a company to perform this service.
- Experience. You want to choose a company that has plenty of experience in providing security for events. If you're planning a large, high-profile event, make sure that the security company you use has experience with events of such magnitude.
- Bonded, licensed and insured. For liability reasons, only hire security personnel who are insured, licensed and bonded. It's also important that the company employs only professional and well-trained security officers and performs thorough background checks of all employees.
- Provides customized solutions. Every event is different. When you discuss your particular needs with the company, you should feel confident that they are providing a custom approach to your security needs.
- Establishes a strong but discreet presence. The best kind of security at an event is visible enough to deter problems yet low-key so as not to create a tense atmosphere. Experienced security personnel know how to create this balance.
- Able to detect explosives. It's an unfortunate reality that bombs and explosives are a real concern nowadays. An agency that provides bomb detecting dogs adds another important layer of security for your event.
Having expert security officers on hand is a way to ensure that people can enjoy your event without any unwanted interference or disruptions. Such a presence is a deterrent for potential troublemakers and makes attendees feel more at ease. For more information about hiring professional security officers, please contact us.
Anyone paying attention to the news lately knows that a lot of scary things can happen to just about anyone, anywhere. It is hard to go on with your life and not be paranoid about violence and tragedy. Yet is must happen. That is why GSS Security Services offers special events security services that are unmatched in New York and around the world.
We take special events security services very seriously because we understand the threat on security is real. We don't want to offer you muscly bouncers just waiting to punch someone who skips forward in line like you would see in a movie. We offer the best employees in the industry that undergo rigorous employee screening and training. Potential employees are evaluated for the understanding of the job and we maintain a drug free work environment by providing random drug tests.
Anyone has worked with GSS Security Services knows our employees are the best. We make sure they are physically capable by being quick on their feet and have rigorous training and conditioning. Mental strength and control are also highly valued with an emphasis on courage, insight, and a courteous and professional nature. And it is also important to us that our employees only use force when necessary. We certainly do not want to be the ones perpetuating any problems.
So for your special event—whether that be a VIP party, fashion event, or movie screening—contact us today at GSS Security Services to hire the best private security and ensure safety at your event.
When you are organizing a special event, there is so much to consider. Venues, guest list, registration, ticket sales, catering, performers, speakers, and vendors are all things you may be juggling to figure out. So with all of that on your plate, here are 3 reasons why special event security is a great investment for your event.
Peace of Mind
Throwing a special event can bring a lot of diverse people together. Having security services provides you with the peace of mind that the people attending your event are safe. Nothing would be worse for the publicity of your event than if people were having personal belongings stolen or even worse, if someone was harmed by a criminal at your event. Hiring security lets you focus on the matter at hand while professionals take care of the safety of your guests.
No Party Crashers
A special event is just that—special. That means you probably have an exclusive guest list and don't want uninvited people to come. Special event security will make sure that only those you want to be there are.
Safety for All
When bringing together highprofile individuals for an event, whether that is a conference for executives, an awards show full of celebrities, or a fundraising gala for socialites, there is inherently a higher risk for danger. Keep everyone safe at your event by hiring event security. Also, large groups of people run the risk of people getting into a fight or something destructive happening. If someone trying to cause a problem sees there is security present, they are less likely to act.
Peace of mind, deterring party crashers, and safety for all guests are three main reasons why hiring special event security is important. Contact us at GSS Security Services for more information today.
Celebrities, dignitaries, executives, and other high profile individuals sometimes need personal security services to be safe. Unfortunately, fame, wealth, and prestige can bring unwanted and even unsafe attention. That is why GSS Security Services exists—to provide individuals as well as events with the high level of professional security they need. When it comes to major events like an awards show, GSS Security Services often works together with local police to make sure the event is secure. But most individuals are not going to be able to have a constant police escort. We offer the best private personal security in New York and the world. It can be easy to want to ignore the possibility of something unsafe happening to you if you are a high profile individual. You are possibly used to a lot of media and fan attention. But the fact remains, high profile individuals are more likely to attract criminals. Let professional security discreetly make sure you are not coming into harms way. For some celebrities, you might enjoy getting to brush shoulders with your fans. Taking selfies and signing autographs are a part of your daily life. You can't seclude yourself from the public, especially when your work takes you to many public places. With a security officer by your side, we can be your eyes and ears so you can focus on the tasks at hand—whether that is walking down the red carpet or shaking hands with people in the crowd. For more information on hiring GSS Security Services for personal security, contact us today.
Although the likelihood of being a target by a terrorist or criminal is small, it increases for certain individuals—celebrities, government officials, and corporate executives. Government officials, of course, usually have their own protection, whether police or Federal Agents. Celebrities and executives must turn to the private sector.
Companies like GSS Security Services are changing the image of the bodyguard as a towering thug with sunglasses and an oversized chrome gun under his ill-fitting jacket. Today's executive protection services attempt to analyze risks, establish safety perimeters around the potential target, and if possible, neutralize threats before they ever rise to the level of hazard to the client.
Before anyone considers hiring an executive protection service detail, they should evaluate the degree of risk and the value of services provided. Executives and celebrities who travel a great deal, are in high-profile positions, or who are controversial, may require more coverage than low-key personnel. Staff whose duties take them overseas probably need a great deal of protection.
GSS officers are carefully screened and trained before assignment to executive protection detail. Excessive use of force is not only a liability to the client, it can be embarrassing and, in the case of a celebrity client, a potentially career-damaging event. Officers must have the level of maturity and self-control to assess events as they occur, and judge when an approaching individual is a danger, and when they are just a starry-eyed fan seeking an autograph.
No matter what the situation, GSS will review the client's needs, and perform an assessment of the level of protection needed, whether for a few days or longer. Professional service is a must for professional clients, and is guaranteed by GSS personnel.
New York City is one of the most incredible cities in the country and indeed the world. Drawing tourists and business people from all over the world, New York is a hub for many industries— including the acting industry. Aside from L.A., New York City is the main place where actors and actresses live and work. Actors aren't the only celebrities that come here though. Musicians, athletes, and dignitaries all frequent NYC.
If you have security needs for celebrity protection in New York, GSS Security Services is the right provider for you. GSS Security has over 20 years of experience providing private security in New York City and worldwide. It began in 1993 with just 20 employees and serving only several main clients in New York City. But their expertise and demand for their services have caused them to grow to over 300 employees that serve both domestically and internationally.
People with high-profile careers often find themselves in more dangerous situations and need an added level of security. Fans, press, and paparazzi all bring an increased potential for unsafe situations. Celebrities and high-profile individuals can't focus on preventing an uncomfortable or dangerous situation from happening. That is why hiring professional security is essential.
Having taking care of a number of notable celebrities over the years, GSS Security is the company many people turn to for their security needs in New York City and when they travel. GSS Security prides themselves in professionalism and discretion, making sure to not draw too much attention to themselves and making celebrities feel safe. For more information on how GSS Security Services can help you, contact us today.
Major events, such as sporting events, concerts, galas, banquets, and more require extensive planning, including food preparations, guest lists, decorations, and special event security personnel. The larger the event, the more security personnel is required due to an increased risk for terrorists, criminals, and protesters. However, not all problems occur because of terrorists or criminals. Weather, equipment failure, and accidents can also influence the safety and security of guests, performers, or speakers of any major event.
When employing special event security personnel, the following 5 steps should be completed:
1. Collect and assess information regarding the event. This includes identifying stakeholders who have an interest in the event, facilitating outreach to the community, identifying a project manager, and obtaining necessary permits.
2. Assess Possible Event Risks. This includes accounting for potential road closure, increased security, and EMS personnel. Security personnel should account for any delays that may occur after the event. Personnel should also prepare contingency plans for emergencies.
3. Assess any external factors that may affect the event. This includes creating a traffic management plan checklist for any concurrent event. Security personnel should obtain an estimated attendance count. They should also determine what events are held concurrently within a 50 to 100 mile radius.
4. Develop a contingency plan. This includes plans for severe weather, security threats, delayed or cancelled events, unruly spectator behavior, protests or demonstrations, traffic incidents, etc.
5. Plan operations for the event. Security personnel should identify the goals and objectives for the event. This includes minimizing travel delays to and from the event, maintaining access for EMS personnel, as well as determining the volume of expected traffic and delays.
Planning and carrying out security measures is a complicated part of any event. To make sure your event goes off without a hitch, contact us to ensure your event has highly qualified and trained security personnel.
In the wake of the November 2015 attacks in Paris and the March bombings in Brussels, events planners face new questions about keeping people safe in large gatherings.
Planners who were simply looking for a few unarmed uniformed guards in past years must now determine whether the festive event they are producing has the potential for becoming a target. How do you decide whether upgrading your security to include advanced features such as a K-9 Bomb Detection Unit is appropriate?
Finding a special event security services company with the appropriate track record of success, customer satisfaction and security innovation is your first step.
Our company, GSS Security Services, launched in order to serve the hotel, special event and entertainment industries. We are here to help you determine the best strategy for every event you plan. As we have grown and satisfied the security needs and requirements of more companies in different sectors, we have not forgotten our original focus. The original crew of 20 full and part-time employees dedicated themselves to the security of two clients in New York City.
Over time, GSS Security Services grew to offer the skilled services of over 250 full and part-time employees to our clients. Our core clientele still include events planners and producers, along with hotel and entertainment companies who often work in collaboration. We now provide security services nationally and internationally.
Post 9-11 security is familiar, but post-Paris and post-Brussels vigilance is on another order. Gatherings of people at concerts, sports venues, and outside security perimeters have become the new terror target of choice, while everyday concerns of unruly festival participants or gate-crashers persist, and require swift, respectful resolutions. We offer a growing variety of available services, tailored to the vast variety of events, situations and attendees.
Of all the facts we can give you about the need for a strategic view of security at your gatherings, the most important thing we can tell you is our own history. It is your best introduction to our dedication and effectiveness. Please get in touch with us early, whether before or after you choose your venue, so we can talk about the appropriate scope for securing your special event.
If the safety of your guests and customers is a top priority, then security services should be at the top of your requirements list. Whether you own a hotel that holds conventions, are a party planner, or work at entertainment venues, you should consider special events security. It will lower your liability, and your customers' vulnerability.
Making sure your guests feel safe will result in their return at the next event. It only takes one incident for your guests to feel insecure and unwilling to return. You must invest in safety if you want customers to invest in you. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that, on average, between 2004 and 2008, "purse snatchings and pocket pickings typically occur away from home." The most common locations for these crimes occurred in commercial places (39.1%) and open areas (28.2%). That means all events, with large crowds or that are open to the public, can be targets for robbery and crime. You can hire security to limit the possibility of these incidents and ensure the trust of your guests.
From high-profile gatherings to large public events, security experts are a must. GSS Security Services can provide a personalized security plan that is tailored to you and your event. After more than 20 plus years of successful experience, GSS is equipped to handle all of your security needs. Anywhere from parking coordination to the security of entertainers, we have you covered. This is your one-stop-shop for all security plans to keep you, your employees, and your guests safe.
Please contact us for security at your next event.
In the perfect scenario, a workplace would be a safe, friendly world, untouched by problems that affect other parts of society. All security services in our buildings would be trustworthy and kind. Nothing bad would ever happen. Unfortunately, the idyllic workplace does not exist. Although the possibility is remote that activities such as theft and vandalism, military or corporate espionage and personal attack could happen in your organization, you must prepare for them. Everyone wants to feel safe in the workplace but may not be able to pinpoint exactly how to make this feeling a reality.
Are you security aware? Do you have situational awareness? This list of scenarios could go on and on, and in most cases any of these actions would probably be harmless. All you'd be doing would be trusting other people or helping someone out, but the truth is that all of these are risky behavior. Similarly, letting a stranger through coded access doors or sharing the access code with anyone other than your coworkers, could also make a thief’s job easier. Your personal belongings in the workplace, your computer and other electronic devices, and your information are all worthy the best protection possible. There are many common sense things that building managers, security officers and all employees can do to enhance physical safety.
These range from alterations to office layout and outside landscaping to different ways of behaving when at the office. Locked doors, secure screen savers, and co-workers watch note for each other, are all low-cost common-sense approaches to increase workplace security. Besides, because it is often difficult to prosecute IT security crimes, physical security provides a set of real-world laws with which to prosecute intruders.
In most cases the best way of ensuring physical security in an office building is to create a series of concentric rings for protection, that make it difficult for intruders to reach the parts of the building where there are people and their possessions. This approach is called defense and depth and when you contact us, you will understand what and how it works.
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As a hospitality professional, you're well versed in how important a guest's experience is as they experience your service. The slightest inconvenience can influence their positive opinion of your business, and make them less likely to return in the future, provide a negative review online or to friends, or even cause them to relocate to another venue.
It's therefore extremely important that anyone working in your venue be mindful of brand image any time they talk with a guest, and security officers are no different. Instead of being a burden or giving the impression that they're needed to combat rampant crime - a side effect some security uniforms provide - a hospitality security officer needs to provide a friendly and approachable face, while still being capable of handling any event that comes up.
Hospitality Partners
Having worked with numerous businesses in the hospitality industry, our hospitality security services are designed to be unobtrusive, and compliment a guest's experience. Our clients know that if their guests approach our staff or theirs, they're getting the same quality customer service experience that promotes a pleasant experience, and return visits in the future.
Our services vary based on your specific needs, from uniformed security up to fire and life safety directors, freeing up your own staff to focus entirely on the guest experience. Our event staffing also offers you the ability to ensure the safety and well-being of special events happening in your venue regardless of size.
On Your Side
With over 20 years experience in the security service industry, we pride ourselves in being the go-to solution for your protection needs, making sure that your guests stay safe, secure, and continue loving your brand. To learn how our services can help your guests get the most out of the hospitality you provide, contact us.
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As a business owner, you're well aware of the necessity of an emergency action plan: in fact, your insurance company requires it. Unfortunately, some business owners simply download a template and write the plan according to satisfy the insurance requirements. But that approach could leave gaping holes in your security, holes that could come back to haunt you later.
For an individualized and workable plan, you need professionals. GSS Security Services can guide your emergency action team with our Emergency Action Plan Writing service. Emergencies can come in all sizes: from on-site accidents to fires to large-scale disasters. And you have to be ready for all of them.
In an emergency, are these areas fully covered?
- Is the plan clear enough that your entire staff understands it? Everyone needs to know the basics of what to do in an emergency: where the most efficient exits are and where to assemble. The plan should lay out these steps in simple, easy-to-memorize directions that translate well to emergency-sign information. You already back this up with regular emergency drills, but employees need to know it well enough so they stay focused and don't panic if the real thing happens.
- Do you have visitors to your building? They won't know your emergency plan, but you can designate and train employees to help visitors understand what to do.
- Do you have special-needs employees? Not everyone can get down the stairs. You need enough Evacuation Chairs and people trained to use them in an emergency. And remember you might need a chair for people who suffer sudden heart attacks, loss of consciousness, or smoke inhalation.
- Can you protect your critical functions, data, or research? This is the heart of your business, but in an emergency it might be overlooked in the rush to get everyone safely out of the building. Be clear on what to do.
- Do you have emergency coordinators and floor wardens – plus backups? Everyone needs to know who those people are – and who's in charge if those people are out that day.
- Is your personnel roster up to date? Ideally, the roster should be updated every time there's an employee change.
Contact us. Our professionals can keep your company ready to respond to emergencies by guiding you through the steps to write an effective plan, so that you and your employees are prepared and trained for maximum safety.
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When you think of personal security, the picture of the secret service may come to mind. The only problem with this picture is the fact that the need for personal security services is no longer only of presidential importance. Many executives now face the need for such security in today's society and here are some reasons why.
Social Media
Social media is a great tool for keeping in touch, drumming up business and sharing life's wonderful moments. However, social media also presents a security risk for top executives. Many top executives employ a generation that is constantly in touch with some kind of social media via tablets or smartphones. This makes the possibility of personal information being leaked to the masses very great. Top executives enjoy the perks financially but that makes them of great risk to such crimes as kidnapping. With social media fueling the fire, any number of people may know exactly where they are at all times of the day.
Large Crowds and Social Settings
As an executive, the probability that many more people know who they are than they actually know themselves is astounding. In a city like New York, executives are constantly in large crowds and any of the people passing may know more about them than they could ever think possible. This can cause these executives to become a target in any social setting or even on private time. As mentioned earlier, social media opens this door and being in the "Big Apple" can create the perfect storm for crimes to happen.
The Bottom Line
Executives are vital to their organizations and need to be able to fully focus on the job at hand. With personal security services, these executives can feel free to focus on what matters without worrying about traveling, being in large crowds or being found on a social media site. To learn more about this topic or any other security needs you have, please contact us.
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Is your business well known throughout the world? Does the public know the names of your high level staff, and does the media regularly provide updates as to where your people are? There are many reasons to get personal security services for your company executives. Here are three of those reasons.
* High level employees generally have a whole list of things to do and to think about. Their personal safety should not be on that list. Investing in personal security services allows your staff to concentrate on the job you've hired them to do.
* Sure, you have security measures at your office. But does your employee always stay in the office? If your employees travel from location to location, hiring an experienced security officer to travel with them provides consistent security, wherever they go.
* No risk is too small of a risk. From simple harassment to kidnapping, the consequence of not having security for your high level staff can range from being an annoyance to being life threatening.
Your employees are the lifeblood of your company. Keep them safe with personal security services from GSS Security. We have extensive experience in providing executive protection and understand the need that high level staff has to feel safe and protected, wherever their job may take them. Our security officers undergo rigorous training, physical exams, background checks, and routine drug tests so that you can have the peace of mind that the services you receive are top notch. For more information on our executive security services, contact us.
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Are you looking for a provider of special events security services? If so, then you've come to the right place. Here are just a few of the benefits of using GSS Security Services, Inc. for all of your special events security needs.
* We are bonded, licensed, and insured.
* We have 300 full and part time employees to ensure that we have the capacity to provide you with full service at your event, regardless of its size.
* Our personnel has undergone rigorous background checks. Their experience has been verified. They have submitted to drug screenings and physical examinations. They meet the state requirements for trained and registered security officers and they complete yearly training that exceeds the state's expectations.
* We can help make sure your event goes off without a hitch. We're available to help from start to finish, with permit acquisitions, equipment rental, transportation, and the coordination of parking.
* We pay meticulous attention to detail and believe strongly in thorough pre-planning. We go over every possible scenario that could possibly happen and we know how we will respond if it does.
* We constantly train to keep abreast of new threats and security challenges. In addition to staff, we rely on the best technology available so that you can have a safe and rewarding event.
* We have more than 20 years of experience in providing security services for special events of all sizes. We are one of the most respected firms of this type in the world.
* We are never starstruck. We are, instead, discreet and professional.
These are just a few of the benefits of using GSS Security Services, Inc. for your special event. Would you like to know more? Contact us today.
Any good event is memorable because of the wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, or otherwise outstanding experience. No one wants their event made memorable in their guest's minds due to a negative experience. The simple inclusion of proper security services can minimize many potential security threats.
Attendees at any event want to feel safe and protected. An event officer can provide an elevated level of security just by being present at an event. The public is much more well-behaved when they are accountable for their actions and most petty crimes committed are actually crimes of opportunity. If a table of ladies excuse themselves from a dinner table to grab a cocktail, for example, likely one or more of those women will leave a purse, clutch, or phone neatly tucked under a napkin. A lazy thief could easily slip by, unnoticed, and grab the unattended item. This lazy thief will also notice the event officer fastidiously standing in the room and will likely think better of his actions. The very presence of an officer in the room can prevent threats from even beginning. The officer did not have to address the would-be criminal, he did not have to make a scene, and did not have to draw any attention to himself. The fact he was standing in the room was enough to protect his attendees.
When a potential threat does need addressing, having a designated officer trained in dealing with hundreds of situations effectively and efficiently will neutralize most situations much faster. Also, when attendees notice a potential situation they easily know whom to inform when an event officer is present. Without that presence, it is often hard to know who an attendee can inform that will have the power, training, and effectiveness to deal with a potential situation.
Make your next event memorable and safer by contacting us today.
Safety and peace of mind are two things hotel guests expect when they purchase a room for the night. Guests want to know that they are safe, and that if something goes wrong that the hotel has people to fix the situation. While guests want security near to hand though, they don't want it writ large. Subtlety is the name of the game though, and it takes a deft hand to keep everyone safe without guests even noticing that security is doing its job.
That's why GSS Security Services is a name hotels around the world put their trust in.
What We Bring To Hotel Security
GSS Security Services is not like other companies. Originally created to serve the retail and hotel industry, GSS has grown from humble beginnings to a company with more than 250 full and part-time employees who are experienced, trained, and ready to deliver services to our clients.
In addition to our security personnel though GSS Security Services also offers tailored solutions to a client's needs. From loss-prevention solutions to bomb detection dogs our services run the gamut from the simple to the unusual. Whether it's special event security like a convention, or just keeping everyone safe during the holiday travel period our personnel can handle it. That's why our international client base trusts us, and it's why we continue to grow every year.
What Can We Do For You?
Security in the post-9/11 world is no easy thing, particularly for hotels and other businesses that may be targets. It's important to trust your safety, and your guests' safety, to a company with experience in dealing with a wide variety of threats in a calm, professional manner. To find out what GSS Security Services can do for you simply contact us today to speak to a representative.
