The holidays are fast approaching and that means crime rates go up. This time of year there are more incidents of robbery and personal larceny. These crimes are usually a crime of opportunity – packages are stolen from front doors shortly after being delivered, purses are stolen out of unlocked cars – the good news is these types of crimes aren’t usually violent and they can be prevented. Holiday Safety Tips Lock Your Car Everyone is shopping this time of year. Many of us go from store to store filling our vehicles with gifts. It’s very easy to forget to lock the car when... Read More

At EBS Security of Jacksonville, FL we take security very seriously. From office security to event and personal security – we’ve got you covered. Whether you need an armed guard for your business or just want a show of force at an event, we’re here to help keep you safe and secure. Halloween is upon us, you may have seen ghosts and goblins showing up around town – that means it won’t be long before Trick or Treaters are out on the town. Now is a great time to review these Halloween Safety Tips. For Trick or Treaters Bring a Flashlight – Even though street lights... Read More

While auto theft has increase over the last couple of years, it still remains below the 1991 level when it peaked. That said, car thieves are always devising new ways to steal your vehicle. Don’t be the next victim of auto theft, do these things so your car doesn’t get stolen. Take Keys with You – This might seem really obvious, but there were 229,339 vehicle thefts with keys or fobs left in the vehicles between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2018. Thats 229,339 auto thefts that didn’t have to happen, and shouldn’t have happened. Keep Owner’s Manual in the... Read More

As security providers in Jacksonville, FL we know this city has its problems. It’s no secret that Jacksonville, FL has a higher crime rate than most other cities in Florida. While it has gotten better in the past few years, and no longer holds the title for highest crime rate, it is still not the safest place to be. The crime rate in Jacksonville is comparable to other cities in the US that are the same size, though it still has a higher rate of violent crime and property crime. It’s fantastic that our crime rate is going down, but it’s just as important to practice skills that... Read More

Emergency preparedness is something we all know we need, and yet most people put off until disaster strikes and then it’s too late. Hurricane season will soon be upon us so now is an excellent time to create a plan, and share it with your family. Emergency Plan Creating an emergency plan is fairly simple – you don’t need to have a bunker in the woods with years worth of food, but you do need to know what to do in a variety of emergencies. Being prepared reduces anxiety and fear in the face of danger, and that can be lifesaver. Whether you’re creating a plan for a local... Read More

It’s been a little over a week since we sprang forward for Daylight Saving Time. If you’re like most people it was a bit of an adjustment. By now you should be acclimated to the time change and with the longer days should be getting ready for summer and all it brings with it to Jacksonville. In addition to moving the clocks forward, spring is a great time to do a seasonal security check on your home or business. At EBS Security of Jacksonville, these are the security checks we recommend for home and your small business. If you’re in need of security services, now is a great time... Read More

The holidays are almost here and that means we need to take safety precautions around the house to make sure everyone stays safe this holiday season. The holidays are wonderful time of year, we get together with friends and family, share a meal, good conversation and there might even be some presents. That should be safe, right? Not always, the holidays can be a dangerous time for pets, children and adults if we don’t go to extra efforts to make sure everything is in order. Here are some holiday safety tips to help you have a wonderful holiday season. Holiday Safety Tips Lights – This... Read More

Halloween is just around the corner, so now is a perfect time to remind Jacksonville residents about Halloween Safety. Whether you’re giving out treats or taking children out for trick or treating, if we all practice these Halloween safety tips we can have a safer and more enjoyable evening. General Safety Halloween takes place this year on a Wednesday, which happens to be a school night. Some communities will move the festivities to the weekend, but most neighborhoods will celebrate on October 31st. Keep this in mind when driving that evening. The days are getting darker earlier so drive... Read More

At EBS Security, we’re proud to provide the highest quality security guard services in Jacksonville, FL. We provide armed and unarmed security for both home and businesses in the greater Jacksonville area. We provide security professionals for ongoing jobs such as bank security or one time functions such as a convention, large gathering or wherever you think added security might be necessary. Security Services in Jacksonville Bank Security Government Security Commercial Security Medical Facilities Security Colleges/Universities Security Real Estate Security Gated Communities Security Retail... Read More

In many cities across the country, not just in Jacksonville, there has been an uptick in home break-ins and property theft. Scroll through any Facebook neighborhood group and you’ll see residents talking daily about a theft that happened to them. As security professionals, we see these sorts of things all the time. Car theft is on the rise as is bike theft. Garage break-ins always spike during the summer as do home break-ins. Warm weather always sees an increase in home break-in and property stolen from vehicles.  Luckily, there are several things you can do to prevent being a victim of... Read More