But if anyone asked, which they don’t, he’d assure them that he’s there for their own good, even though it’s hard to be relaxed in ... twice as many security guards employed in the U.S ...

Like in many industries, there’s an acute shortage of security guards. This means guards still on the job have to pull extra hours and are more likely to make mistakes because of fatigue.

Egeonu's husband Anthony was shot and killed last month while working as a security guard at a CVS. Police departments nationwide are short-staffed and concerns about safety are high. Security ...