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How we evaluate sources and explain the difference between guard wages and quoted service costs.

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How we evaluate claims

Costs

Separate guard wages from the provider’s quoted bill rate and document all coverage assumptions.

Sources

Prefer current government and primary sources; record publication and last-verified dates.

Comparability

Explain differences between location, post hours, duties, supervision, training, and contract terms.

Limits

Do not publish state pay, licensing, or price figures without a checked source and verification date.

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Source and correction process

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Published by Trinity Guard LLC · Author: Gyula Györfi · Last reviewed: 2026-09-27 · Editorial standards & report an error