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We live in unprecedented times. The pandemic created new rules for public safety. Security guards continue being tasked with ensuring those rules are followed. The recent looting and vandalism (continuing, but thankfully, on a smaller scale) means security guards are now stepping into an additional role\u2014this time to protect property during a time of unrest.

COVID-19 Safety. Although COVID-19 safety has taken a back seat to other pressing issues, health guidelines are still expected to be followed. And, with the concern that a second wave of infections could be on its way, safety precautions will stay in place for the foreseeable future.

Businesses often don\u2019t have the extra staff to check all customers and visitors for virus symptoms. That\u2019s where security guards are playing an important role. They are stationed at entrances to retail businesses, restaurants, hospitals and office buildings, screening those who enter by asking questions and taking temperatures. They also monitor the number of people entering and exiting so a building won\u2019t reach capacity.

In many areas, wearing masks in public is a requirement. Guards are on the lookout for those who try to enter a building mask-less. If someone doesn\u2019t have a mask, guards will typically provide one. If an individual refuses to wear a mask, guards will deny entry.