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13 interactive charts for industry blog posts
Paper-based vs Digital workflows (in minutes)
Key insight: Digital workflows eliminate the 93% delay in incident detection through automated sensors and real-time alerts.
Illustrative example — areas where digital tools make the biggest difference
Approximate hourly ranges — check your local market for current rates
Note: Wages vary significantly by metro area. Major cities pay more than state averages. Armed guards earn more than unarmed. Check job postings in your market for current rates.
Example scenario — where overtime hours come from and where tools help cut them
The point: Most overtime comes from scheduling gaps and callout scrambles — the things software fixes first. Run your own numbers with your actual OT hours and pay rates to see what you could save.
Typical pattern — where guards drop off in the first year (per 100 hires, illustrative)
Critical period: Most turnover happens early. The first 30 days are make-or-break. Investing in onboarding, equipment, and communication tools during this window keeps more guards on the team.
Illustrative comparison, not a customer survey — capability scores by platform category (0-100)
Typical distribution for commercial properties
Key insight: 41% of incidents are high-priority (trespassing, theft, property damage, medical). Fast response to these events is critical for client satisfaction and liability reduction.
Hover to see coverage percentage by hour and day
Illustrative example — traditional vs technology-enabled proposals
Key differentiator: Digital proposals with GPS demos, sample reports, and client portal previews convert at 2x the rate at the shortlist stage.
Typical expense breakdown for contract security operations
Margin reality: With 70% labor costs and 5% margins, a 10% reduction in overtime directly adds 1-2 percentage points to net profit.
Monthly breakdown by incident type
Seasonal pattern: Summer months (Jun-Aug) see 57% more incidents than winter (Dec-Feb). Theft is highest in July and December. Plan staffing accordingly.
Guard allocation by shift type
Staffing challenge: Night shift fill rates average 72%. Consider shift differentials or rotating schedules.
Enter your numbers to estimate potential savings