The Night Crew Podcast

Send us Fan Mail SB 1203 has become one of the most talked-about bills affecting California’s private security industry. Supporters say it’s about improving training and raising professional standards. Critics, including the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CalSAGA), argue the bill is a wrong turn for California and could increase costs, reduce opportuni...

Send us Fan Mail We're talking about something that's becoming way to common in the Private Security Industry. The blurred lines between security and law enforcement.  Some officers have forgotten what their role actually is. Instead of protecting property and preventing problems, they're trying to conduct investigations, stop people who have no obligation to stop, search individual...

Send us Fan Mail Every night in Kern County, every day across California, and all over the United States, people throw around the word “homeless” like it explains everything....But it doesn’t. There’s a difference the public doesn’t see or doesn’t want to see. One group is experiencing "homelessness" Families, veterans, seniors, people who lost their job, got priced out, or had life hit...

Send us Fan Mail When emotion replaces training, professionalism fades, and unforeseen circumstances follows. In this episode of The Night Crew  we  break down real-life incidents where security guards let emotions take control instead of training. From shootings to baton strikes, we explore how split-second reactions can ruin lives, careers, and the public’s trust in private security. 👁️‍🗨️ Topic...

Send us Fan Mail Proposed California’s AB 1333  "Duty to retreat" could change self-defense forever, forcing you to retreat before fighting back—even if your life is in danger. But what if you can’t run? What if you’re cornered, outnumbered, or protecting your business? California has seen an increased number of the purchase of firearms and  of individuals applying for CCW's and is...

Send us Fan Mail What is Private Property? How much juridiction do Police Officers have while on a private property V.S. Private Security? Private Security company owner weighs in on the rights between private security has vs police. Is it worth hiring Private Securirty to deal with private property issues relating to Trespassing? Is it worth filling out a Trespass Form from the local police depar...

Send us Fan Mail Hollywood has treated Private Security as second class citizens for decades. Hollywood has depicted Private Security Guards as a joke and still today, those working Private Security has been referenced to Hollywood movies and actors on daily to weekly basis. "Top Flight Security" has been referenced from the movie Friday for over a decade. 

Send us Fan Mail Is it worth going to a vocational school such as UEI College to obtain training in Private Security? Private Security company owner weighs in.  UEI College is a scam! Like many of the vocational schools, UEI college promises more than they can deliver to increase enrollment and their profits. They mislead "would-be" students on how much money students can make in certain...

Send us Fan Mail From illegal dispensaries to illegal gambling casino's, two establishments that breed crime and has affected communities across the US today. These establishments have proven to be resilient. They are easy to set-up, Rely on Word-to-mouth marketing amongst their typical clientele.  Many of these illegal establishments hire Armed Security Guards as many of these illegal establ...

Send us Fan Mail As Security Services continue to increase Patrol has become one of the most effective choices for securing residential and commercial properties.  Patrol provides a power marketing tool and will help your business achieve company goals. In this weeks Podcasts we will explore a well designed patrol route vs a poorly designed patrol route and help newly started security companies in...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to talk about it!....As June comes to an end, it can be challenging for many men. June is a month we recognize the unique challenges men face in maintaining their mental health. We will break the Stigma and promote Men's mental health month and not allow pride month to over shadow Mens Mental Health month that has been exiting since 1994.

Send us Fan Mail It's your first day of working in the capacity of a Security Guard....How was your first day? Did you receive the proper training? Were your expectations of Security the way you expected it to be? Did you get into Security to help aid you through becoming a Law Enforcement Officer? In this weeks podcasts, we all have had our first day and may have expected a lot more out of w...

Send us Fan Mail As a Security Guard/Officer it is inevitable that we will be forced to have to deal with angry, aggressive, or violent persons. Many of these situations can be stressful if we've never experienced them before. Security personnel may experience dangerous and unpredictable.   In this weeks Podcasts, we are going to explore several techniques on being able to handle these situat...

Send us Fan Mail During the Super Tuesday Ballots, Proposition 1 was proposed to the state of California to help address homelessness. In this ballot a proposition of 6.38B dollars which would half tax paying Americans  310 Million for the next 30 years which equates to paying 42,000 for each homeless individual in the state of California....While Private Security Services was not included with th...

Send us Fan Mail Because we skipped an Episode....Ever wonder who is behind the help who has been locally known as the guy that's rides on his motorcycle tank? In this weeks Podcast we have put a face to the helmet of MC member of The Rising Sons, Kris.  Kris explains his experiences while riding his motorcycle and how he uses his time on his bike as therapy.

Send us Fan Mail As Tasers continue to become popular with those working in the private sector. We have to ask ourselves, are tasers the right choice for security officers? Due to the lack of non-lethal options available for Security Officers, Tasers have become the next option. All though Tasers are "non-lethal", they still potentially carry a risk for injury or death if misused without...

Send us Fan Mail It's Showtime! Do you ever feel like you are being watched or recorded? Being under the public microscope can be hard when deploying the wrong guards on properties. Working security or any job that requires face to face interactions can be difficult when having someone who does not have the communication skills. Being in the public eye...showing up to work and pretending we a...

Send us Fan Mail As we enter the New Year sticking to a healthy diet can be difficult under normal circumstances and particularly challenging for Security Guards and Law Enforcement  who may have irregular work schedules and limited access to cooking equipment. Most security professionals and Law Enforcement work long hours and can find it hard to get proper nutrition during the workday. In today’...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks Podcast, we interviewed Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Owner of Burgos Jiu Jitsu Academy.  Art explains his operations of the gym and the importance of being able to effectively defend yourself when you are unable to remove yourself from a threatening situation.  As crime continues to rise, Security Guards have become a prime target for crime and we have learned that ma...

Send us Fan Mail As the holiday is rapidly approaching, Tis the season of giving for most individuals...But is also the feeding ground for criminals to take advantage of people, businesses, and residential areas. In todays Podcast, let's explore safer options for a safe holiday season. 

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like someone is watching you?? Live Stringers, commonly known as "Live Streamers" or "Street Media" are at every high priority 911 call. What do they do for our society? Are they a bunch of Karens with cameras? Or are they help to the society we are living in today? In this weeks podcasts, we are focusing on Live Streamers and public safety concerns t...

Send us Fan Mail Anyone working the Private Sector is considered a "Private Citizen" in the eyes of the Law.  As a private security guard/officer you have no powers more than a citizen walking across the street in plain clothes, Todays Podcast, we are focusing on the legalities of the term "Citizens Arrest". What is wrong and what is right when conducting an arrest? 

Send us Fan Mail For those working in the private sector and even small and large businesses have been affected by the over use of drugs. Many cities and states have taken to private security to help redirect the persons under the influence of drugs. Drugs have became a norm and has led many Americans into Homelessness which many of us have seen an increase in homelessness.  People under the influ...

Send us Fan Mail Winter is Coming!! The winter brings a different set of unique crime trends. As many people chose stay in doors others remain outside in search of shelter that leads to structure fires. Let's explore these unique crime trends during the winter months and how we can protect buildings from burning and prevent other various related seasonal crimes. 

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Hidden Economy, an industry that consists of an underground income that often goes unreported. As street vending has increased over the recent years many have become an ongoing issue between street vendors and private security being hired to remove them from business store fronts.