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Vendor management is often treated as a back-office function in private security. In practice, it is one of the most consequential operational roles in the industry. Many of the failures attributed to compliance gaps , staffing breakdowns, or insurance disputes can be traced back to vendor management challenges rather than individual mistakes.   In private security, vendor management failures are a leading source of compliance risk, operational disruption, and downstream liab

In our first two Compliance Series articles, we looked at why compliance failures in private security often go far beyond paperwork, and how Lorica is designed to solve them. Compliance issues don’t just create fines or license problems; they create lawsuits, insurance disputes, and reputational damage that can end contracts overnight. Lorica addresses these risks by embedding verification and oversight into every external engagement. This final article looks ahead to the nex

In our previous article, Why Compliance Matters , we outlined why compliance failures in private security often extend far beyond fines and suspended licenses. The real risk lies in the lawsuits, insurance disputes, and reputational damage that follow when an improperly credentialed guard, agent, or subcontractor ends up on a high-stakes assignment. In this second installment of Lorica’s compliance series, we turn to how Lorica is designed to make compliance effortless and en

Every security company knows licensing is important. But few realize just how high the stakes are. In the private security industry, regulatory compliance is not just a formality. It’s the difference between a contract that keeps your business growing and a liability event that could shut it down. While many professionals focus on state rules and licensing boards, the real threat often comes from lawsuits and insurance disputes – and it usually surfaces when something doesn’t

The U.S. private security industry isn’t regulated by a single set of rules. Every state has its own licensing laws, insurance requirements, and legal quirks. That patchwork system creates real risks for security companies, clients, and individual professionals – risks that are often misunderstood or difficult to navigate. At Lorica, we’ve spent months studying the legal and regulatory terrain of every U.S. state, as we’re designing a platform that will help clients and profe

In past posts, we’ve discussed some of the challenges holding the private security industry back: fragmented contracting, opaque...

Private security needs to address what we call the Three Challenges: word-of-mouth, vetting, and contracting.

In today’s world of rising uncertainty—whether it’s corporate espionage, public event threats, or personal safety risks—private security...