Where Have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?

This question is asked by Simon and Garfunkel in their 1969 hit, "Mrs. Robinson." It appears the same question can be asked about the Hotel Detective who was once responsible for the protection of guests and their property at most hotels of the day.

Is hotel/motel security needed today? Travelers today rate security at lodging facilities as a growing concern. Business people and families are carefully searching online information to assure their lodging accommodations are safe and secure. Among the amenities they are demanding are well lighted parking areas and roaming security to protect their vehicles, families and themselves. They are actively looking for incidents of criminal activity at lodging facilities. In today’s world of social media it doesn’t take long for an incident to go viral, resulting in cancellations and lost bookings. This negative publicity has the potential for devastating effects on the bottom line of your business. In the past, most criminal activity occurred within the walls of the premises. Today the majority of criminal activity occurs in the parking lot, building perimeter and near exit doors. Crimes range from vandalism to murder and the resulting lawsuits from lack of adequate precautions are skyrocketing.