The Guard Shack

Robby Wideman
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A podcast with ongoing tips, news, and information revolving around the private security industry (primarily in California). Listen in to learn everything from how to become a Security Guard, to patrol tactics, officer safety issues, and much more.

Episodes

  1. 09/21/2020

    Episode 11: Report Writing (Part 2)

    Well, it's been quite a while since her last episode, but as we're all aware can get in the way lol. Episode 11, report writing part 2 is now live on anchor, Apple podcast, and anywhere else that you can find podcasts.  In today's episode, we'll be discussing more report writing aspects such as phrasing, methods to articulate crimes in reports, as well as good ways to describe injuries. Here in northern California, we have been extremely busy at the company I work for due to the fires, during which we provide a lot of extra security services for the local areas. Hoping to get back on a regular publishing schedule soon, but it may be winter before that happens! *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. Thanks, and stay safe! *** Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    14 min

  2. 07/05/2020

    Episode 10: Report Writing (Part 1)

    In today’s episode, part 1 of a 2 or more part report writing series, we go over the essential parts of report writing: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. I also discuss the proper way to document descriptions. In the next report writing episode, I’ll go more in depth to report structure, as well as how to describe and document injuries. I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from a few weeks ago where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new, if few, details. *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. Thanks, and stay safe! *** Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    11 min

  3. 06/29/2020

    Episode 9: Gear & Equipment

    In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the basic equipment and gear you’ll need for the job, depending on your assignment of course. I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from last week where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new, however vague, details that have came to light about it. *** Affiliate Links for Gear: https://amzn.to/3eHZr9h- Bianchi Accumold Elite Duty Belt https://amzn.to/2YIpQ0U- Safariland mid-ride Level III ALS/SLS Holster (you’ll need to pick you make/model and whether or not it’s light bearing) https://amzn.to/2NCOFFl- Bianchi Accumold Elite Single Open Top Handcuff Case https://amzn.to/2Zg91d6- Bianchi Accumold Elite Hidden Snap OC Pouch https://amzn.to/3idxCrl- Silent Key Holder https://amzn.to/2Zm2ttp- Glove Pouch https://amzn.to/31lFAca- Double Magazine hidden snap holder https://amzn.to/31rrs0U- Flashlight Holder https://amzn.to/2ZxpEBd- Inner Belt Safe Life Defense Body Armor (Not Affiliate Link, Nor Sponsored): https://safelifedefense.com/ *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. Thanks, and stay safe! *** Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    24 min

  4. 06/22/2020

    Episode 8: De-escalation

    In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some basic tips and ways of thinking to help verbally de-escalate a situation (when that is a viable option). We’re also going to talk first about the shooting of an alleged “security guard” out of Gardena, California by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies earlier this week. *** Corrections One Article: https://www.correctionsone.com/corrections-training/articles/the-8-most-effective-de-escalation-techniques-in-corrections-jN0RMEriIsox1LuE/ “DEFUSE” Graphic (Scroll Down): https://www.nuemblog.com/blog/verbal-deescalationfs *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. Thanks, and stay safe! *** Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    25 min

  5. 06/16/2020

    Episode 7: Throw The Book At 'Em!

    A lot of people get into security, receive the minimal training in regard to law knowledge, and that’s it. I like to educate myself (as well as the guards I lead) in the laws pertinent to our function as security. In this episode, I go over a short list of laws which I believe are important for every guard out there to know. Please keep in mind; however, these laws are specific to California. While they may be similar to other states, you are advised to do your research into your state laws, even those of you in California, as laws are constantly changing. I am not a lawyer and am not providing legal advice, I am simply reviewing several code sections from the California Penal Code as I feel they pertain to the private security industry in California. If you have any questions about laws in California or other states, I advise you to seek the advice of an attorney. It is imperative as security guards that we know the laws surrounding making private persons arrests, including false imprisonment, kidnapping, and other related law sections. Do your homework on this one! *** Here is an Amazon Affiliate Link for those of you interested in getting a 2020 year Qwik-Code: 2020 California Penal Code Qwik-Code: https://amzn.to/2YxeU4Y *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. Thanks, and stay safe! *** Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    26 min

  6. 06/08/2020

    Episode 6: Civil Unrest Officer Safety

    I hope everyone has been staying safe out there. In this episode, I go over some quick points on officer safety as it relates to civil unrest, especially given the current climate we are seeing in the United States. Now, more than ever, we must practice and teach officer safety. Multiple law enforcement officers as well as security officers have been injured and killed during this period of civil unrest. We must watch not only our own backs, but those of our coworkers as well. *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff (podcast, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Get in touch and let me know what you would like to hear about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. Thanks, and stay safe! *** Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    15 min

  7. 06/02/2020

    Episode 5: Wearing the Uniform

    Hi Folks- We're in a time of great civil unrest.  While I generally have a rule of not talking about controversial social topics on the podcast, I simply cannot not address what has happened with the completely unjustified and avoidable death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, 2020.  I speak briefly on this topic, and plan on making an entire, possibly longer than normal, episode dedicated to the topic.  No matter your occupation, stay safe out there. In this episode, I talk about some of the very basics of wearing the uniform.  Many of you will find this information to be common knowledge; however, a lot of people aren't taught some of these basic things growing up or even through training. Get in touch and let me know what I should talk about on upcoming episodes by emailing me at guardshackpc@gmail.com. *** Find us on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff, it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Thanks, and stay safe!

    20 min

  8. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    The Guard Shack Podcast Trailer

    Want to know what The Guard Shack is all about?  Well, so do we!  But seriously, listen to our quick trailer to get an idea of what's going on! *** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg

    2 min

  9. 05/25/2020

    Episode 4: If You Can't Take The Heat... Get Into The Shade!

    It’s getting hot out there, so in today’s episode we’re going to discuss different types of heat illnesses/injuries, what they look like, and what to do if you encounter them. We’re also going to cover some information on how to avoid getting yourself into a heat-related predicament. Toward the end, we’ll also briefly covered an attempted robbery out of Texas at a truck stop where a security guard was shot in the arm. Here are links mentioned in this episode: CDC Warning Signs Flier: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html Cal-OSHA Pocket Guide: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/HeatIllnessEmployeeEngSpan.pdf Private Officer Breaking News (Blog): http://privateofficerbreakingnews.blogspot.com/ If you like what you hear, subscribe/follow us to be notified when new content is released. Most episodes come out on Sunday/Monday, and I do my best to keep to that schedule. If you have something you’d like me to discuss in future episodes, send an email about it to guardshackpc@gmail.com *** Find us on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg *** Thanks for listening! Spread the word to friends, family, and co-workers. My goal is to help with the development of security professionals and improve the image of the private security industry through helping others with the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years of my career. Please take a moment to like/subscribe and all that fun stuff, it’s a free way to support the show and is very much appreciated. Thanks, and stay safe!

    13 min

  10. 05/18/2020

    Episode 3: Interviews

    In this episode, I touch on initial interviews, some general do's and don'ts for interviews, what to look out for (red flags) for companies you're applying with, some of the questions I'll ask during an interview and what I'm looking for as far as answers go, and even briefly on some extra steps to take to prepare for that upcoming supervisory position interview.   Find us at https://www.facebook.com/guardshackpc and at https://www.instagram.com/guardshackpc/ and make sure to say hi!  You can also find us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59AiPik1UHmi7Ou-HMnoqg?), but we're still working on getting content up there (coming soon, I promise!)  Contact us at guardshackpc@gmail.com with what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes.  Thanks for listening, and stay safe! Here's some links referenced in this episode: I-9 Acceptable Documents:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents California Assembly Bill 1311: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160AB1311

    23 min

  11. 05/11/2020

    Episode 2: Officer Safety Concerns

    In this episode, we first discuss the tragic news regarding the line of duty death of Officer Calvin Munerlyn, a security officer for a Family Dollar in Flint, Michigan.  Officer Munderlyn was murdered after confronting a shopper regarding the store's policy for customers to wear a face mask.  After that, I dive into some basic officer safety concerns, and take a mid-range dive into body armor!  Contact us at guardshackpc@gmail.com with what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes.  Thanks for listening, and stay safe!

    26 min

  12. 05/04/2020

    Episode 1: So You Want To Be A Security Guard?

    In this episode, we dive in to what the requirements are to become a private security guard in California.  We cover topics ranging from BSIS and what all they regulate, to required training, livescan/fingerprints, disqualifiers, and even how to submit your registration online.  Contact us at guardshackpc@gmail.com with what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes.  Thanks for listening, and stay safe!

    18 min

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A podcast with ongoing tips, news, and information revolving around the private security industry (primarily in California). Listen in to learn everything from how to become a Security Guard, to patrol tactics, officer safety issues, and much more.

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  • Creator
    Robby Wideman
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    12
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