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Under what situations should you consider security officer services? Most people don't consider getting security unless the situation is really dire. For example, if they have been receiving threats for some reason or if there are protests against what they are doing, then they'll consider getting security officer services. And although it's definitely a good idea to get security under these conditions, it's also a good idea to do so when the situation doesn't seem so extreme. Consider the following situations in which you can benefit from security officer services:

Protecting Sensitive Information

If your company is doing sensitive research, you don't want it to fall into the wrong hands. So consider getting security officer services.

Protecting Valuables

If you work in an industry where you're dealing with valuable goods such as jewels, rare antiques, valuable paintings or cash, you should get security officer services.

Protecting Executives

If you have executives in your company who are privy to sensitive information or who are conducting sensitive deals, you can get security officer services for their (or your own) protection.

Protecting Celebrities

If you're a celebrity or an agent/manager dealing with a celebrity, you should consider getting security officer services to protect them from overenthusiastic fans at big events.

Transferring Goods

Another situation in which you might want to get security is when you're transferring something valuable from one place to another.

Deterring Vandalism

If there has been any vandalism near your company, getting security officer services will nip it in the bud before the situation gets more serious.

Wherever There Are Crowds

If there's a special event going on or you're running a club with a lot of people, you should definitely get security officer services in order to keep things running in a smooth and orderly manner.

When There Is a Controversy

If you are dealing with something controversial at work (maybe a new product or new line of research) you should consider getting security officer services.

In Case of Threats

If you, your loved ones or anyone in your company has been receiving threats, you should definitely get security officer services.

Stalkers

It's not only celebrities who get stalked now and then; it can happen to normal people too. If you or someone you know has a stalker, consider getting security officer services.

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What do all movie production sets have in common?

On a typical movie set, we have the movie actors, equipment worth millions of dollars, hundreds to thousands of production crew members and other third party staff and vendors.

The typical movie set is a recipe for chaos –perhaps even disaster –without the right management practices and safeguards in place. It is thus essential to have the right kind of protection on set to ensure the smooth running of production and the safety of all participants and means of production.

In seeking out a security protection services provider on your set, there are a few things you need to keep in mind:

1. Prioritize Content

A security protection services provider should understand that content is vital on a movie set and organize all security functions accordingly. They should separate all the areas where content and media are created and stored from all other production areas on set. They should also limit access to these areas as is necessary to ensure optimum security. 

2. Embrace the Element of Surprise

A security protection services provider, acting within relevant local laws, you should put spontaneous security measures in place on set, including random searches, on entry or exit, of persons, cars, bags, and other personal effects. These security measures should be unmethodical in order not to be clocked or pre-empted. 

3. Make Sure You Control Access

 Security services protection providers should restrict the use of the internet, social media, personal and mobile devices by production crew members and third-party staff. Depending on the nature of the production, they may also limit or disallow the use of recording devices on set.

Limit access to production documents and oversee their destruction so that access to all production documents is limited to relevant personnel. They should have security policies that recognize production documents as intellectual property and treat them as such.

4. Enhance Your Monitoring Practices

Security services protection providers should monitor everyone on set and ensure that all crew members and third-party staff always have a means of identification on them. These means of identification should be differentiated to distinguish people on set and determine their function or purpose on sight.

Monitor all entry and exit points to the movie set. In helping clients choose a movie location, prioritize centralized and monitored alarm systems.

You should also watch the movie set outside of business hours.

In Conclusion

Do you need a one-stop solution to all security services protection needs on the set of your movie production? Do you need to be assured of the safety of all third party staff, production crew, and equipment on set?

GSS Security Services, Inc. has 25 years of experience providing all kinds of security protection services both domestically and internationally. GSS Security Services, Inc. also has a 250 man strong workforce of well-trained security professionals skilled in essential and effective security practices necessary in overseeing production and safety on a movie set. Please contact us with any security needs.