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Manned Guarding Services – Commonly Asked Questions

Manned Guarding Services – Security Questions Answered To help explain some elements of a successful security provision, we’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions in relation to Manned Guarding Services to help you understand whether it’s right for you and your organisation. What is the difference between manned guarding services and security guards? The terms are used interchangeably within the security industry meaning that a manned guarding service is run by security guards. This could take one of two […]

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When are Manned Guards Most Appropriate

When are Manned Guards Most Appropriate Manned Guards are a security provision put in place to protect people, equipment, processes, high value assets, spaces and more but how do you decide when and where manned guarding is most appropriate for your business. In this article we detail the typical applications and organisations where manned guards have been used effectively. Manned Guards are appropriate to businesses and organisations who may be experiencing the following: An increase in crime There might be […]

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The Differences Between Static and Mobile Security Provision

Different security risk situations sometimes require static and/or mobile provision A static security guard is usually responsible for a specific area or place at an assigned location. This could be the entrance / exit of a building such as hospital entrances or security guards at high end jewellers and door supervisors on restaurants, bars, nightclubs etc. There could also be static security guards in areas where valuable equipment is located, such as machinery and equipment on a construction site or […]

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What to Expect from a Manned Guarding Security Service

What is Manned Guarding? Manned guarding (also known as on-site guarding or security guards) is a security provision put in place to protect people, equipment, processes, high value assets, spaces and more. Manned guarding protects against criminal damage, assault, vandalism and theft (to name a few) and usually takes place out of hours but sometimes when staff are still present. It is one of the most effective measures that can be taken against crime-related security risks. When hiring manned guards […]

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What to Expect from a Licensed Mobile Patrol Service

What to Expect from a Licensed Mobile Patrol Service Whether you’re actively looking for mobile security patrols, want to understand more about what to look for when hiring mobile security patrols or whether you just want to know what to expect from a licensed mobile patrol service, this article should help to answer most of the questions you have about finding the right security firm to work with and what to expect from them. There are various types of mobile […]

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Security Steps Up to Protect Retailers Failed by Police

Recently published retail crime surveys from the Home Office, USDAW and ACS were not light reading. Retail crime is up across the board with abuse and violence towards workers at record highs. In 2020, the trigger was most often aggressive resistance to Covid protection measures, but even as such measures were relaxed, abuse remained high. “Faced with such appallingly high levels of violence and abuse, and with shopworkers’ almost complete lock of confidence in the ability of the system to […]

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One in Five Retail Workers Want More Security Guards In Store

Retail workers are calling for greater protection in the workplace, with almost one in five (18%) specifically requesting that they want more security guards present on the premises. This is unsurprising given the extreme hostility directed towards retail workers over the past year, as revealed by two recently released retail crime surveys covering 2021: one from the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) and another from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). Combined with the Home Office’s Commercial […]

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Almost Half of Retailers Experienced Increased Violence During the Pandemic

It was not just a loss of profits that hurt British retailers during the pandemic, almost half of them (46%) reported an increase in violence and assaults in their premises. These findings come from the Home Office’s recently released annual Commercial Victimisation Survey, which reports on the prevalence, frequency and impact of crime on retail and wholesale businesses in England and Wales. This year’s report covers the period from April 2020 to March 2021, providing insight into how the pandemic […]

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How Security Protects Your Business from Crime

Crime is a cost that most businesses must deal with, whether through being a victim of a crime or through spending time and resources on its prevention. While there are many advantages to security services beyond crime prevention, crime prevention remains the main reason businesses purchase security. It’s better to deter criminals than to catch them While security guards and CCTV can provide useful evidence for catching criminals in the act, prosecuting them or taking disciplinary action against staff, it’s […]

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We’re in the Middle of a Fraud and Cyber Crime Surge

Boris Johnson ignored the surge of cyber crime and fraud when he boasted that 2021 saw a 14% reduction in crime – and it’s easy to see why. Take fraud and cyber crime into account and crime doesn’t reduce by 14% but in fact rises by 14%, driven by a massive 36% increase in fraud and 89% increase in cyber crime. These figures were gathered by the Crime in England and Wales Survey. We covered the survey’s findings for crimes […]

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