The Death of the "Physical Deterrent"
In a city like Houston, where the "Jugging" crews and "Catalytic Converter, Rims & Tires "rings are professional and organized, visibility is not a deterrent. The Scam: Placing a guard in a high-visibility vest or a car with amber lights. The Reality: For a professional Houston crew, a static guard is just a timer. They watch the guard’s predictable 20-minute loop, and the moment the guard turns the corner, they have an 18-minute window to strip every car in the garage. We have to educate the clients. Visibility without unpredictability is useless. If a guard isn't performing "Randomized Interval Patrols" or using "Counter-Surveillance" techniques, they are just a clock for the criminals to sync their watches to. 3. The "Training vs. Title" Gap Texas has four levels of security licensing, but 80% of what you see in Houston is Level II (Non-Commissioned). The BS: The title "Security Officer" sounds authoritative...
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