According to some police reports, local incidence of reported crime often doubles or triples within three years of a casino’s opening. Globally, over 100,000 units of discarded casino equipment are generated annually, containing large amounts of metals (steel, aluminum), electronic components (circuit boards, chips), and plastics. Both of these specialized casino security departments work very closely with each other to ensure the safety of both guests and the casino’s assets, and have been quite successful in preventing crime.<\/p>\n