The best way to locate a quality security patrol service is to get a referral from a satisfied customer. It is always best to get multiple proposals and don’t consider price alone as the deciding factor.

• Ask for references and check them
• Ask about officer qualifications and experience, to see licenses, insurance papers, and samples of reports that will be used on your property
• Check with the state licensing board to see if any complaints have been filed against the company or if their patrol license is valid
• Ask if there is a limit on number of security checks per beat

Purpose of Security Vehicle Patrol: Discourage, Detect criminal and unwanted social activities and Detention of those involved.

How: One part of a solution to strengthen a location is that perceived benefits are outweighed by the effort and consequences. Options that a quality service provider offers are below.

• Cost Effective
  • Allows multiple checks per shift
  • Allows Flexibility
  • Alter Times
  • Alter Duties
    • Different Focus on weekends and as opposed to weekday
• High Visibility Vehicles
  • Distinctive
    • Well Marked
    • Badge
    • Wording
    • Reflective
  • Light Bar
    • Alley Lights
    • Take Downs
    • Warning Lights
    • Directional Arrow
  • Public Address System
  • Spot Lights
    • Focused Beam
    • Adjustable

• Officer Appearance & Equipment
  • Uniform
    • Provides Command Presence
  • Proper Equipment for Officers Duty Belt
    • Radio
    • Non-Lethal Weapons
      • Chemical Agent
      • Baton
      • TASER
    • Handcuffs
    • Sidearm
• Documentation: Critical in defending premises liability lawsuits, proof of providing adequate security
  •  Written
    • Officers Daily Patrol Journals
    • Incident Reports
  •  Video
    • Dash Cameras
    • Officer Worn Cameras
• Alarm Response
  • Many municipalities are charging for police response to check alarms, sometimes in the range of $500.00
  • Check to see if overnight alarm response is included with your agreement

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