MIDDLEBORO, MA…
Safer Places Inc., a firm providing pre-employment screening, tenant screening and security consulting, today announced the expansion of the Security Consulting Division in deference to the greater concern in the business community regarding the need for more sophisticated security systems and more objective specs for security vendors to bid on.
“Most facility managers, architects, building owners and commercial builders are overwhelmed by the security choices that confront them,” noted David Sawyer, the founder of Safer Places Inc. based in Middleborough, MA and serving clients throughout the United States. He continued, “Our consulting division asks the right questions, offers the most cost-effective solutions and develops a comprehensive criteria for security contractors to bid on. This ensures that our client receives the security parameters that they really need and a set of specs that vendors can bid on apples to apples.”
Stephen Bukoski, Director of the Consulting Division added, “Safer Places does not install systems. Safer Places, Inc. is not affiliated with any security companies or manufacturers of security equipment. We offer unbiased, independent assessments of security needs.” He added, “In fact, in addition to developing security and safety criteria, we often help clients manage the RFP process and evaluate proposals to help them select the best possible system from the most reliable vendor at the most favorable price.”
State-of-the-art security systems have become highly complex and integrate video surveillance, access control and intrusion alarms. In addition to sophisticated hardware and software recommendations, the Security Consulting Division also includes proprietary guard service assessment and training, safety and awareness training for non-security staff and a solid set of policies and procedures.
A recent security evaluation of Merrimack Valley School District in New Hampshire is an illustration Safer Places, Inc.’s Security Consulting Division thorough protocol. The school district includes nine buildings and an integrated program was needed. Consultants began by meeting with each school principal to familiarize themselves with the facilities and flow of students, faculty and staff. Upon discussion, a comprehensive outline included perimeter security, access controls, strategically placed camera systems, wireless panic alarms for all teachers, value engineering to identify the best product for the price and performance and vetting of installers/integrators to make sure installations were flawless.
Safer Places, Inc.’s Security Consulting Division clients include hospitals/medical facilities, schools, colleges/universities, apartment buildings, office buildings, warehouse facilities, architects, facility managers, property managers, building owners, commercial construction and commercial real estate.
About Safer Places, Inc.
Safer Places, Inc. is a full-service firm that provides pre-employment screening, security consulting, tenant screening, and additional verification services for schools, private and public companies, property managers, property owners and anyone seeking to research an individual’s background.
Since the events of September 11, 2001, the importance of background checks has taken on increased prominence, and Safer Places, Inc. has undertaken a number of educational initiatives for the public, including the establishment of an ongoing webinar series, which the company calls its ‘online university’, Safer Places Inc. University (SPIU). The SPIU program provides ongoing information for those looking to learn more about background verifications, drug testing and other related topics.
Safer Places, Inc. also offers a series of specialized services including Character Assessment Testing, Employee Photo IDs, and Integrated Applicant Tracking (ATS) services. Elements of a background check can include Social Security trace, criminal history search, education verification, checking with sex offender registries, drug testing, driving record/license verification, employment verification/references, terrorist watch lists, and credentials verification/history. Increasingly, companies are using background checks as a condition of continued employment, particularly when an individual is being considered for a new position or promotion.
Safer Places, Inc. maintains offices at 25 Wareham Street, Suites 2-26, Middleboro, MA 02346. Its principals are board certified in security management, holding the CPP (Certified Protection Professionals) designation from ASIS International and they maintain memberships in a number of organizations including the Society for Human Resource Management and ASIS International. For additional information, please visit www.saferplacesinc.com or call (508) 947-0600.
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