Blackbird Security

At Blackbird Security, we believe businesses like ours have a duty to set the example we wish to see within our communities. That’s why giving back and contributing positively forms a foundational aspect of our business. We achieve this goal through our words, our actions, and our ongoing investment in supporting several not-for-profit organizations. An organization we are particularly proud to partner with is the Breakfast Club of Canada. Every day, the Breakfast Club serves more than 250,000 nutritious breakfasts to children across 1,887 Canadian schools. Their vital work ensures children have an equal chance to learn, generating positive changes in school communities and across our society.

Blackbird Security provides security for several offices and residences around Strathcona Park in Vancouver. This area contains several business offices and residences, and currently also contains a large homeless camp. Blackbird Security Guards use their conflict resolution de-escalation training, trauma-informed training, OFA-1 First Aid training, and cultural/social sensitivity training to ensure that our client business offices and residences are safe and secure while treating the local homeless population with compassion, empathy, and respect. #security #safety #work #team #property #canada #protection #patrol #publicsafety #securityprofessionals #securitycompany

Blackbird Security is an official Corporate Partner with the Breakfast Club of Canada / Club des petits déjeuners. So far, we have donated the equivalent of over 2,500 meals, with 50 percent of these going to rural Indigenous populations. Now, we’re calling on our community to get involved. Right now, the Breakfast Club is holding a vital fundraising drive consisting of an online auction. Please bid to support children in need of a healthy meal. You can see the available auction items below.

Whether you’re managing a commercial property or a condo building, security should always be top of mind. In fact, it’s not just common sense to think security, it can also be good for business. A study by TD Bank highlighted that security was the No.1 concern among people looking to purchase a condo. It scored higher than energy efficiency, parking, and even proximity to transit. From our work in the field, we know security is also an increasing concern for most commercial property managers. Since the beginning of the pandemic, crime has increased in many of our communities and buildings represent a prime target for thieves. One of the most effective ways to protect a building is through concierge security. In this week’s blog, we’re going to highlight what to look out for in a property concierge.

On Oct 1st, 2020 Blackbird Security was awarded the security contract for the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. We now manage offices in Campbell River, Courtney, Port Alberni, Duncan, Nanaimo, and Victoria. As an organization, we believe the role of security guards is to de-escalate difficult situations and to ensure public and staff safety using effective communication without any aggression or physical force. #security #safety #work #team #property #canada #protection #patrol #publicsafety #securityprofessionals #securitycompany

Crime of opportunity always migrates to where it has the best chance of success. Right now, construction sites are one of the easiest and most common venues for crime. Unprotected sites represent a treasure chest of materials and machinery. Often, they’re left lying around behind a simple, easy to scale fence. Unfortunately for construction site managers, the secret is out. This problem is growing over time, with theft costing the construction industry more than $2 billion pe...r year in North America. From speaking to partners in the construction industry, we’ve learned this activity not only decreases thin margins, it also has the potential to cause costly delays and unsafe working conditions. The good news is, there are simple steps you can take to make your construction site safer and more secure. Here are 5 best practices for improving your construction site security.

Blackbird Security is now providing security for Best Buy Canada Headquarters in Burnaby, BC. We have a team of 22 highly trained security professionals working on this site in various roles such as front desk concierge duties, inside and outside building patrols, and CCTV Monitoring. Our security guards work diligently to ensure that Best Buy’s office staff and property are well protected and safe.

We’re excited to be working with the City of Delta School Board on a call and response service. This service works by providing the client with a number that directly connects to our mobile supervisor, who then is dispatched and attends the scene. A great service for clients needing an immediate mobile patrol response 24/7!

In the past few months, Blackbird Security has consulted regularly with our partners in retail and the public sector to hear the challenges they’re facing due to the pandemic. From our conversations, we have learned their private security needs are shifting to match these unprecedented times. Read on below.

Blackbird Security is excited to partner with Sahali Mall in Kamloops, BC. This tactical division team provides a professional, safe, and secure environment for the local community.

Our Shopping Mall Guards blend customer service and security to provide a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. We understand the unique nuances of a retail shopping mall environment and focus our extensive training on effective friendly customer service, verbal de-escalation, and conflict reduction techniques.

Each year, Halloween presents security challenges for businesses across Canada. It’s a night where mischief levels run high, and criminals use the cover of loud noises, fireworks and even costumes to target businesses. With decreased footfall and many workplaces sitting empty, Halloween 2020 is a uniquely dangerous time for property and business owners. Is your business ready for the challenge? The good news is, there’s still time to prepare and minimize the risks your property faces this Halloween season. Here are some key tips and best practices to keep your business safe during this unique Halloween season.

Blackbird Security is proud to announce that our Tactical Security Guards have now partnered up with Driftwood Mall managed by BentallGreenOak in Courtenay, BC. We are now regularly patrolling the mall to provide a safe and secure environment for the community.

Concerning reports have been emerging from around Vancouver recently about women facing unwelcome approaches from men in vehicles. These approaches usually follow a pattern, with a male concocting some excuse to coerce his target into his car. Luckily, these approaches haven’t amounted to anything serious but it provides a stark reminder about personal safety. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has provided the right atmosphere for these potential crimes of opportunity to flourish. Foot traffic is down across our cities as people stay home and play their role in helping to stop the spread. With winter on the horizon, and the days growing shorter, we wanted to provide a reminder on some personal safety tips to be aware of.