There's a whole host of reasons a business may need a uniform security guard. The unarmed security industry focuses on long term, dedicated officers assigned to the property. The guard is tasked with regular Detex tours to check the property and discourage trespassers. 

However, Suburban knows your business doesn't need the omnipresence of the typical security service. Here are three reasons why your company may need a security guard on a short term basis:

​1. A dissatisfied customer, or disgruntled former employee voiced vengeance on you! I realize this is a tad overdramatic, but it's never comfortable to have another person put a hex on your soul. Thus, you’d feel much better if an uniformed security guard was nearby to watch out for the crazies!

2. Thieves storming the castle! The castle, of course being your business. If retail is your game, you may want to leave some bulk merchandise outside to tickle the customer buying bone. But this marketing technique may also tickle the common thief "stealing bone!" A uniformed guard would offer you peace of mind as you put your feet up and become swallowed by your couch. 

3. Tenants and guests seem to get restless when the cat's away. If you’re in the hospitality business, you know when the sun goes down, the alcohol comes out and your staff is no match for a substance fueled disobedience! Give your staff the comfort of having a uniformed professional investigate the bumps in the night (or the after hours swimmers in the pool). 

If you’re in the Neponset River, Massachusetts area and need a short-term security solution, Suburban has you covered!  If you only need a uniformed security guard for an overnight assignment or a weekend watch click the button below for a free quote. What’s more, there’s no long-term commitment! 

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​According to crime statistics, Norwood is a safe town. With a population just over 30,000 Norwood's property crime rate is below the Massachusetts average at 7.33 per 1000 residents (Mass average is 11.8). In addition, Norwood's violent crime is less than the Massachusetts average at 1.58 per 1000 residents (Mass average 3.28). This is according to Neighborhoodscout.com which ranks Norwood safer than 65% of cities in the United States. 

It's important to note crime rate statistics are computed by averaging all reported crimes (or police related incidents), as their related to the total number of residents. Does this really give us an accurate picture of crime in Norwood? I’m not convinced. In order to get an accurate picture of our crime status, I studied which crimes were increasing (in whole numbers). Maybe this will give us a better picture of crime in “South Dedham” (didn’t know that’s what Norwood was originally called? Well, you just learned something!)

Unfortunately, I was unable to get a copy of Norwood’s 2020 annual report which would include Norwood police related service calls, so I worked off 2019 and compared those numbers with 2018. 

For the last several years drug use has been a major concern for Norwoodites. In fact, the drug problem has become such an issue in recent years, some have referred to Norwood as “Needle-wood” (clever...insert sarcastic eye roll here). But according to Norwood's self reported crime totals in their annual report, “Found Syringes” had increased 50 percent from 2018 to 2019 (19 to 31 respectively). However, drug use and drug overdose reports declined by almost the same amount. 

Malicious damage, (which is damage caused by a person with malicious intent) increased about 33 percent as did “Mischief (kids)” service calls by close to 50 percent (47 to 69). Violent crimes have also increased. Sex Offenses for example doubled from 18 in 2018 reported cases to 38 in 2019. Assaults and Child Abuse/Neglect cases can also be added to the plus category. 

So what does this tell me? In its most generic form it urges me to review Norwood Police Department’s 2020 annual report and decipher for myself whether crime is actually on the rise. In reality there is no way to completely eradicate crime in any given community. However, with a staff of less than 100, the Norwood Police Officers answered over 17,750 calls for service in 2019 conducted over 3,139 motor vehicle stops and engaged in 5,000 foot patrols or “walk and talks” which surely helps prevent or deter certain types of crime. 

For those who need an extra layer of protection, Norwood residents and businesses can have ​Suburban Security Officers conduct a comprehensive check of property to observe and create a visible deterrence proven to deter and detect crime. -RJD