Prior to commencement of any assignment, competent consultants should carry out an examination of the proposed site to establish the security circumstances and provide a detailed evaluation of client specifications. This is followed by a complete Health & Safety workplace assessment.

The organization should continue to maintain close cooperation with their clients to ensure continued success of their operations. This includes:

? Proper administration of assignments carried out by fully experienced and qualified supervisors.

? Periodic reports to make sure up-to-date records of incidents and occurrences are kept on every site at all times.

? Supervisors should hold monthly meetings with clients to maintain and improve the security requirements of their organization.

? 24 hour on call management team

? Ability to fulfill all the effective time directives as dictated by the D.T.I.

You should be able to provide trained and vetted SIA licensed security guards to fulfill your client's needs at short notices.

The advertising, recruitment and management of staff efficiently on your clients behalf.

Make it friendly but firm!

You should understand the psychology of maintaining the continuity of your clients business through proper management of entry and exit of staff and customers.

Door supervisors can often be the difference between a venue which is successful and one which is struggling to attract the right type of customer. Resourceful, courteous and friendly staff helps to promote a safe and fun environment for people everywhere.

RETAIL

In the retail industry, loss prevention whilst providing a friendly and safe environment for customers is a challenge.

Retail guards in smartly dressed company uniforms or client's uniform of choice sends a clear message to would be criminals. Guards should be trained to be extremely vigilant and intelligent

In addition use the following methods:

Plain clothes detectives

Specially trained to be of assistance to shoppers Search and civil arrest procedures and police liaison CCTV, remote surveillance and access control Disability assistance Confrontation Crowd management

CONSTRUCTION / STATIC GUARDS

During construction, sites can be vulnerable during the hours of non operation. Use highly trained sector specific guards who work in the construction industry to ensure the protection of equipment, machinery and materials. Before deploying guards, assess the security condition of proposed site. Then return immediately with recommendations for the most appropriate security strategy.

Also consider:

Fully uniformed guards dressed in highly visible clothing to deter would be criminals.

24hr call centre and mobile supervisor available to respond to any incidents and give guards on site necessary back up Patrol monitoring systems are installed to enable guards demonstrate that they carry out their patrols as and when due during their shift.

Mobile patrols who are constantly on the move to check on all our guards to make sure they are doing their job as they should.

The corporate face of an organization depends to a reasonable extent on the appearance , reception and overall professionalism of it's security officers. Carefully recruit and select appropriate security guards to fit the corporate environment.

By maintaining constant patrol on the building premises and a continuous physical presence will deter criminals, thus maintaining full security of the building, staff and property.

HOTELS

In today's world, safety and security is a growing concern for travelers and business people.

The reputation of a hotel depends to a large extent on how safe the environment is especially with growing threats of terrorism, crime and burglary.

Hotels have varying needs according to its image, location and clientele. Evaluate these differences and provide trained hotel security officers who are smart in appearance, friendly and approachable.

Ensure safety and security is paramount whilst maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere.

WAREHOUSES

Such premises on industrial estates often require practical security solutions for generally such sites are relatively isolated, the contents are usually valuable or stocked in large quantities and few buildings around these areas are occupied at night.

The following should be incorporated to securing warehouses:

1. Fully uniformed guards.

2. Installation of patrol monitoring devices on the premises and periodic patrol print outs regularly presented.

3. Required searches are conducted on cars, staff and necessary persons during entry and egress on the premises.

4. Fire, health and safety compliance procedures.

5. Reception duties.

6. CCTV monitoring.

7. Free security assessments and recommendations.

7. Fully licensed SIA guards.

Incidentally there is a security company that provides not only the entire solutions above but also the most competitive prices in the industry without compromising the quality of service provided: that company is known as Hallmark Protection.

If you need any advice or support on how to run a security organization or even how to choose the most suitable one? don't hesitate to contact them

You can contact them here www.hallmarkprotection.co.uk