The Night Crew Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Post Covid, many cities have seen a slow recovery and  now have started to affect the quality of life and public safety. Many patrons that visit cities and those who reside in cities have fallen victim for low level crimes, theft, property crime, loitering, attacks and aggressive panhandling. Many downtown businesses have partnered with local security companies to help better the...

Send us Fan Mail There many Pros and Cons when its comes to operating a business small or large.  Depending your qualifications and experience, you may consider working for either a smaller business or a large corporation.  Working for a small business will give you the opportunity to showcase the skills and work experience you have obtained over the years. Working for a a larger conglomerated com...

Send us Fan Mail Are you dressed for the Occassion? Your appearance is everything and is considered to be the most crucial aspects of the Private Sector. There its no one size fits all when it comes to Security Officers working various properties, all uniforms must fit client properties. Some guards over accessorize when it comes to their uniform and can oppose a huge risk. In todays Podcast...Are...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the night life! Where many enjoy the night out with friends in a fast paced environment where alcohol is the primary consumption for many partygoers over the weekend. When the nights don't go expected and patrons become unruly and begin threatening others around them. That's when Security personal steps in and help bring order to the establishment. But, what h...

Send us Fan Mail The body has an in-built survival technique that kicks in automatically when one feels that they are in danger. It can be real or perceived danger. When someone feels threatened, two systems are activated.... Working in the Private Sector or any job that may require you to make quick decisions when being exposed to the "Fight or Flight" syndrome. The more we understand a...

Send us Fan Mail Security is one of the least researched industries when it comes to mental health. This leaves security professionals vulnerable to the adverse effects of poor mental health. There aren’t adequate policies to help officers deal with mental issues at work. Mental health is also not a focal point for most security company owners. This was proven by a recent study that found that alm...

Send us Fan Mail Identifying your niche its a long personal and professional journey. There is no guide for finding the right niche for you. Working in the private sector, what separates you from everyone else? How can you become the premier business in the industry you serve? In today's Podcast, we are going to explore on what makes "you" great, what makes you dynamic in the indust...

Send us Fan Mail Those experiencing homelessness in the summer can be misery! For the ones experiencing homelessness during the heat season, it presents a series of  brutal threats. In todays Podcast, we will discuss a number of heat related sicknesses to better help those identify the persons experiencing heat related illnesses. Tapping in to local nonprofits in helping those unhoused individuals...

Send us Fan Mail Do you take your job to serious?...Working a thankless job, those working in the Private Sector are often being ridiculed, mocked, being called a Rent-A-Cop,  With any profession  Maturity, experience, knowledge etc. Some staff are great and some are not so great and the rest of us just fall right in the middle.  As you continue to explore your niche and continue to learn the job...

Send us Fan Mail What is your purpose? Why are you here?...We ask ourselves these questions interchangeably. What is waking you up in the morning? Your purpose can influence behavior, create goals and help find meaning in what you are doing. This weeks Episodes, let's understand our purpose, create better habits Defining your purpose can be a bit intimidating but it doesn't have to be. I...

Send us Fan Mail Chemical Agents such as OC, MACE and many other non-lethal chemicals have been widely used in the Security Industry for years. Due to untrained Security personnel, chemical agents are constantly being misused. Understanding the affects of chemical agents and understanding the science behind them will help better prepare Security professionals on when and when not to use them. Know...

Send us Fan Mail As an ever growing Industry in the Private Sector, Security has become a cut throat industry within the recent years due to the high demand. It has become a "dog eat dog" industry we are serving. This podcast will help the Private Sector learn how to become thriving business without underbidding and selling contracts based on false pretenses. Become the primer security c...

Send us Fan Mail From being a Bay Area Native, There has been an indefinite turn of events in San Francisco. Where celebrities and comedians such as Dave Chapelle have called out San Francisco due to the increase of crime, homelessness, poverty, drug addiction along with mental health. The city has taken a toll and Private Security companies are not being considered to help combat the increase of...

Send us Fan Mail In the light of the recent massing shooting that took place in Allen Texas. As Mass shootings in America become normalized, the society that we live has become desensitized and the politicians refuse to take accountability for the mental health issues that has plagued our country.  In todays Podcast, we will discuss options to help minimize these frequent  occurrences. Cities, Cou...

Send us Fan Mail As Security has become a dynamic and fast growing industry, Security professionals may at times be mistaken for actual law enforcement officers because of the uniforms and equipment we wear. Because of this, some security personnel have a sense of entitlement and have issues with authority and tend to take it a step further. Failed backgrounds or health concerns can be a motivator...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks podcasts, we will be exploring the recent rise in theft related crimes and its driving factors. How do we combat theft in our cities and places we serve. What laws have since changed that makes this crimes go unpunished and allowing repeat offenders to continue this path that is driving out businesses. 

Send us Fan Mail Invisible People! Who  are they?...They are the same individuals that we pass by on a daily basis at local gas stations, businesses, grocery stores and other business establishments .  As the private sector has acquired a new market to help combat the homeless. How do we deal with the homeless in a positive way?  In this weeks Podcast, you will learn how to properly deal with the...

Send us Fan Mail Security has been plagued for many years of being a Toxic Industry? How do we change some of the ways do business and change some of our hiring practices? Lets find out In this week's Podcast 

Send us Fan Mail Vultures!!!! How does this impact businesses in the private sector? How has it impacted your business?

Send us Fan Mail How often do we see Security Guards/Officers acting out of the scope of their work? Being overly aggressive and simply doing the "Most on Post". How do we identify these behaviors in our own personnel and what do we do about.  When we are doing the most on post, how are law enforcement officers viewing you and what are they saying about you? Tune in! 

Send us Fan Mail Whether to staff Armed officers or not to Arm them should all depend on the level of training provided. Are we deploying armed security after doing a threat assessment for the site. Explore officer risk factors before deploying them on properties. 

Send us Fan Mail The result is small, Cookie-Cutter Security companies do nothing to help grow revenue or win repeat clients. Smaller Security companies can provide a niche and customized approach to their operation. This podcast focuses on the pros and cons for operating under the Cookie Cutter Effect. 

Send us Fan Mail As the Security Industry continues to grow! With Growth leaves an influx of inexperienced guards that bounce from one security company to the next. These "revolving door guards" can have a serious negative effect on your business. In this Podcast we will talk about taking the proper measures on avoiding these bad hires and keeping you from losing contracts.  Many busines...

Send us Fan Mail Working in the Private Sector, we often wonder and are questioned what Authority do we have working as Security Professionals. Understanding where our Authority lies, will better help those in the Private Sector to reduce civil liability and other legal troubles. 

Send us Fan Mail It is real! There is an Underground industry of untrained, unlicensed security guards that are putting the public at risk. We tend to turn the blind eye on these illegal establishments. They will cut corners, under bid and hire cheap security guards to cheap!...We are here to expose those unlicensed companies that continue to drive the private sector market down the drain, making...