What are the key benefits of mobile security patrols?

When it comes to security for commercial premises, mobile patrols can be a highly cost-effective alternative to employing full time security guards and other in-person security measures, and remain one of our most popular services, here at Venture Security.

Having trained and SIA licensed security officers visiting the premises at random times throughout the night can not only act as a deterrent but also close any window of opportunity for would-be criminals to act.

In addition, officers can patrol the premises to ensure everything is as it should be – from closing open windows, to carrying out a range of security checks and spotting any unexpected maintenance issues – overall, providing complete peace of mind that a site is secure and there will be no nasty surprises in the morning.

Find out more in our blog: What are mobile security patrols and how do they work?

For business owners and managers, it can be a vital service for protecting against criminal activity and other potential risks.

Here's a great example…

When Venture’s mobile patrol officer, Otis, discovered that a pipe had burst, he didn’t hesitate in taking action. By the time employees arrived on site, he had moved stock and helped limit any potential damage. His actions and ongoing help that evening meant there were no product losses as a result of the flood and his proactive attitude was highly praised by the team. Read more here.

If you’re thinking about investing in mobile patrols but are still not sure if they’re right for you, here are four great reasons why they could be a perfect solution for your business:

1. A highly cost-effective security solution

If you don’t have the budget to employ a round-the-clock security detail to be present at your premises 24 hours a day, then mobile security patrols can be a cost-effective alternative.

With mobile security patrols, you’ll benefit from having trained and licensed security personnel making an agreed number of site visits throughout the night at random times.  This gives you the benefit of having a visual security presence but without having to pay for someone to be present on location at all times of the day and night.

2. Available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day

Crime doesn’t take a break just because it’s Christmas, a bank holiday, or any other time of year. That means you need an experienced security solution in place that can be relied upon to always be active in supporting your business.

Mobile security patrols are available from reputable external security providers 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, no matter the circumstances. Unlike using in-house security officers, there will be no impact on service caused by staff holidays, illness, or bad weather, and no need to worry about lone worker compliance or training. 

3. Delivered by fully trained and licensed security personnel

While we can’t speak for all security providers, the mobile patrols we provide to clients at Venture are always carried out by fully trained and experienced, SIA licensed security professionals who have all the necessary training and accreditations to perform their role.

An SIA licence is a mandatory legal requirement of anyone working in the security services industry in England, and as well as training our security personnel personally, we also conduct all the appropriate checks to ensure they are fit and able to work on our team.   

Here at Venture, our officers are trained in conflict management and crime scene preservation. They can liaise with the police where necessary and always have the backing of our experienced head office team, providing them with additional support when needed.

4. Real-time auditable reports

 When you work with the team here at Venture, you’ll benefit from the latest cutting-edge technology and processes, giving you complete visibility of what our officers are doing on site and the result of their patrols.

Our fully digitised services will provide you with real-time data via a personal security dashboard, showing you what’s happening, where and when. You will also have access to instant, auditable reports and digital records, with officers uploading reports and photos electronically. Not only that but our system means that security can be data-driven with actionable insights gained that could support you to make changes and improvements that will benefit the business and its operations.

Providing this level of transparency and intel as standard for all our mobile patrol customers is just one of the ways we aim to go above and beyond, supporting our customers to keep their premises secure and to make their lives easier.

Discover our south coast mobile security patrol services

Let us help keep your business premises safe and secure. Our Mobile Patrol Officers are ready and waiting, whether you operate from one site or require surveillance of multiple locations.

A Venture, we offer mobile security patrols throughout the south coast, including the counties of Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Surrey. To enquire about having our mobile security patrol officers visit your business, or to find out more about our other services, including key holding and alarm response services and manned guarding, call us on 01264 391 538 or email office@venturesec.co.uk

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