And now for something a little light-hearted and different…
Stuck for gift ideas for those in Security? Try out our Xmas Gifts for Security Officers 2020 guide!
I’ve put together six items that are all tried and tested by yours truly that anyone in our industry would love to receive.
Security spends long hours working in all sorts of locations, be it as officers or running their own businesses.
A thoughtful gift that is also practical for their line of work isn’t always easy to find, so please find some assistance below!
Please note I am not affiliated or anything with these products. I use them in this line of work, like them and think they’re a good fit!
1. Step One’s
Crowd Controllers, Front Line Managers, and frankly many a working man will understand the undeniable chaffing that occurs after a long day amongst the crowd or patrolling those hot coastal towns.
Step One underwear is made from Bamboo, come in three models (longer boxers, shorter trunks and briefs with a fly) and have their signature ultraglyde technology built-in.
Buy now at stepone.life
Buying these is buying comfort, reducing the chaff on a long day and helping to promote ‘the jewels’, these are sure to be a good buy!
(Just check the sizing chart as they differ slightly)
Buy now at The Athletes Foot
2. Ascent Geelong Shoes
Ignoring the place name reference (it’s irrelevant), standing for long periods can hurt the feet, legs and back. It increases fatigue and frankly makes for a horrible shift.
Enter the Ascent Geelong. The one-stop shoe for security! Made from nylon and leather, these duty shoes are designed to provide the sleek, corporate look with high levels of impact cushioning and robustness.
These are seriously good shoes. I don’t wear anything else for security work. And the best bit?
The midsole has a shank in the middle designed to brace the shoe and stop the feet from rolling, which has a massive impact in reducing the strain on your feet.
And, don’t assume the gender. Men and Woman both wear these and love them!
3. True Wireless Headphones
It can be hard to focus on those long nights, or to hear phone calls in the middle of the wilderness…
A decent set of wireless headphones provides the advantage of being hands-free while listening to music, podcasts, chatting on the phone, etc.
These are pretty decent for the price point and mean they can be used and abused without worrying about losing something expensive.
Buy now at Target
4. Pierre Cardin Leather Folio
For the Manager, Consultant, Advisor or Risk Assessor (well, actually, for anyone who wants one), the Pierre Cardin range of leather folios make a subtly bold statement while holding your important cards and papers. It’s unisex, too.
There are several different types so a little research may uncover a colour or style more suited to your secret Santa…
Buy now from Pen City
Buy now from TallyFi
5. TallyFi
For the business or venue, the TallyFi device brings venue capacity management into the new age.
With full dashboards, live reporting and wifi connectivity, these devices make managing your venues entry so much easier (as well as managing numbers inside!).
Although an overseas product, it works well here in Australia and the development team are very responsive. Not a purchase for an individual, but maybe a business gift to its door staff to help manage that Christmas rush!
6. Credit towards Personal Development
It can be hard to buy for some people. The thought they ‘have it all’, or simply that conventional gifts may not convey the emotion you want.
As a special for Christmas, I am offering the opportunity for you to pay it forward and book some time with me – for you or someone else!
It can be for personal or professional development in the security industry, credit towards training or my consulting services for businesses and used for documents, procedures, etc.
I’ll offer a sneaky discount on my usual rate too! (Until 26 December)
Simply send me an e-mail and let me know what you’re after.
Have a safe and happy holiday season this 2020. It’s a different one, but all the things that matter are still the same!
Have a gift idea you think the security industry needs to hear about? Comment about it below!