patrol-optimization

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Triptych image showing an armed guard at a high-risk storefront, an unarmed concierge in a lobby, and a monitoring center supervising multiple properties.
Operations & Management
Armed vs. Unarmed vs. Hybrid Security: Costs, Risks, and When Each Fits (2025 Guide)

A comprehensive guide for Southern California property managers, HOAs, and BIDs comparing the cost, risks, and ROI of armed, unarmed, and hybrid security models in 2025.

AGS Protect
9 min read
Retail entrance with a uniformed security officer assisting a shopper while a discreet ceiling-mounted camera monitors foot traffic at the doorway.
Retail Security
Retail Theft Playbook: Parking Lot to POS—Hybrid Security That Cuts Shrink

A practical, SoCal-focused guide for retail owners and property managers on cutting shrink from the parking lot to the POS with a hybrid model—AI monitoring + on-demand guards—delivering measurable savings and better coverage.

AGS Protect
8 min read
An AGS Protect Officer greeting shoppers during the day and AI monitoring cameras at night
Technology & Innovation
Hybrid Security 101: Cameras + People, Without the Bloat

Hybrid security blends AI-powered cameras with on-site or mobile guards, delivering smarter coverage at lower cost. This guide shows how “right-sized” protection shifts by hour of day—guards when visibility matters, cameras when efficiency counts. See examples for retail centers, HOAs, and office campuses to cut costs while strengthening safety.

AGS Protect
6 min read

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