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Mandatory Fire Watch Compliance| Why Cities Require Certified Guards

Introduction: Compliance Is Not Optional | It’s the Law   Every year, thousands of property owners and facility managers face unexpected fines, shutdowns, or forced evacuations  not because of a fire, but because of non-compliance with city fire safety regulations .   Across the United States, fire watch services are mandatory whenever a fire protection […]

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ROI of Professional Security: How Large Retail Chains Save Millions
1. Shrinkage: The $61 B Problem Reviewed by M. Lane, CPP, 18 years in law-enforcement and corporate security, currently Director of Operations at XPressGuards. NRF’s 2024 National Retail Security Survey pegs annual shrink at $61 B, up 14 % year over year. Large chains (500+ stores) average 1.62 % of sales lost to theft, internal [...]
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How Much Does 24/7 Security Cost for a 500+ Employee Corporate Campus?
Reviewed by M. Lane, CPP, 18 years in law-enforcement and corporate security, currently Director of Operations at XPressGuards. 1. Guard-to-Employee Ratio: The Insurance Mandate Carriers writing property policies for Fortune 1000 campuses demand one security post per 150–200 occupants plus a roaming patrol. At 500 employees you already sit at three static posts and one [...]
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Security Guard Contract Pricing: What Fortune 500 Companies Pay
1. Why Fortune 500 Contracts Start at $1 M a Year Reviewed by M. Lane, CPP, 18 years in law-enforcement and corporate security, currently Director of Operations at XPressGuards. Multi-state footprints, 24/7 operations and fiduciary duty to shareholders push F500 budgets into seven figures. Average spend lands between $1.2 M and $4.8 M annually for [...]
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Stay Compliant This Winter Why Fire Watch Services Are Essential

Introduction: Cold Weather, Hot Risks   Across the nation, the 2025–2026 winter season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent years. The forecast calls for a weak La Niña , a climate pattern known to bring sudden cold fronts, freezing rain, and prolonged low temperatures across regions that are normally […]

Fire Watch Alert: Protect Your Business This Winter 2025–2026

Winter 2025–2026 Fire Watch Preparedness: How XpressGuards Keeps Businesses Compliant and Protected Nationwide     Introduction: When the Cold Season Demands Constant Vigilance   As the winter of 2025–2026 approaches, the United States faces an unusual pattern of instability. A weak La Niña climate cycle is predicted to bring extended cold fronts, heavy …

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