Security Insights & Resources

By Frank Sheldone IV, President/CEO, Armor Protection Group Every Sunday morning, thousands of congregations across Arizona gather in a space built on trust, community, and openness. That openness is a spiritual strength — but in today's threat environment, it can also be a vulnerability. The question many faith communities are finally asking is not whether to have security, but what kind. As a security professional with years of experience protecting high-risk environments,

Construction activity across Phoenix and Tucson continues to create active job sites with changing risk profiles, multiple access points, and high-value equipment movement. For contractors, developers, and project managers, the challenge is not simply adding more security coverage. The goal is to align protection with the site's actual conditions.

By Frank Sheldone IV, President/CEO, Armor Protection Group After years of providing security services across the Phoenix Valley, I've learned something that surprises a lot of hotel operators: the properties that need security the most and the properties that can least afford to look secured are often solving the same problem. It just looks completely different on the ground. Let me explain what I mean. The High-Risk Hotel Problem If you operate a hotel near a high-crime cor

Businesses searching for security companies in Phoenix or security companies in Tucson are often trying to answer a more important question

Selecting between armed and unarmed security guards is a critical decision for Arizona businesses planning workplace safety. The choice affects employee experience, liability exposure, and how effectively risks are managed.

Arizona’s peak event season brings an increase in festivals, corporate conferences, university gatherings, church events, and outdoor community celebrations across the state. From downtown Phoenix business expos to large-scale university functions in Tucson, the demand for structured and professional event security Phoenix and event security Tucson services rises significantly during cooler months and major tourism cycles.

Effective Tucson business security planning begins with clarity about real exposure. According to Tucson Police Department open-data reporting for 2024, the city recorded

Security planning in Phoenix isn’t about reacting to headlines. It’s about understanding the local operating environment and preparing proportionately. According to Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data published by the Phoenix Police Department, the city recorded 38,892 property crimes in 2024, including