California Facemask Mandate Means More Security Enforcement Necessary

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - July 16, 2020 - PRLog -- California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that wearing a face covering is required statewide (https://covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe/) while residents are indoors (public spaces), outdoors and in the workplace (with some exceptions). Now, with the new round of business closures because of soaring coronavirus cases, businesses that can remain open are under pressure to enforce the face mask-wearing requirement. More and more, security guards are filling that role, says Access Control Security (https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/) (ACS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona.

Not wearing a face covering can lead to fines in some California cities. Businesses can be fined too (https://abc7.com/west-hollywood-masks-la-county-sheriffs-300-mask-fine-debate/6291424/). "To prevent the risk of being cited if a mask-less customer enters their establishment, business owners are hiring security guards to help with enforcement," says Reza Jalala, ACS director of security and operations. "Guards are stationed outside entrances to monitor patrons as they enter."

ACS security guards follow set guidelines. Anyone not wearing a face covering is politely asked by the security guard to put on a mask. If they don't have a mask, one is provided. If they still refuse to abide by the face-covering rule, they are told they cannot enter. The security guard's objective is to make sure all patrons follow the mask-wearing order while keeping the discussion civil but firm with anyone who refuses to do so.

"We're entering a new phase of virus prevention in California, Arizona and other states in the U.S.," says Jalala. "With spiraling infection numbers, state and local governments realize that voluntary face covering compliance is not working. Stricter rules and enforcement are necessary."

To request a security quote for store and business security guard services in California and Arizona, give Access Control Security (https://accesscontrolsecurity.com/) a call at (877) 482-7324 or go to http://accesscontrolsecurity.com/quote-request to get a quote.

About Access Control Security (ACS)

Based in Northridge, California, Access Control Security (ACS) has been providing security guard services to individuals, businesses and events in California and Arizona for over 25 years. It uses the latest technology and surveillance monitoring systems, Clients include shopping centers, medical and commercial buildings, warehouses, hotels, government complexes, schools and construction sites. Security services are provided to apartment complexes, HOAs, gated and retirement communities and assisted living facilities. ACS also provides security for weddings, conventions, concerts, tournaments, festivals and other special events. https://accesscontrolsecurity.com, 877-482-7324