In past decades, security patrol services have prevented crime, reduced property damage and maintained safety in our communities. Security guards worked alongside local law enforcement and operated as a brilliant deterrent in the fight against criminality. Sadly, our society’s view of law enforcement has changed greatly. Today, the respect law enforcement officers have sharply declined, and crime is at an all-time high. Criminals no longer fear the police and their respect for traditional security patrol services is non-existent. The security patrol service industry must evolve to maintain its effectiveness. For that reason, SecurUs Asset Protection now offers our enhanced security patrol services.
Typical security guard companies deploy passenger sedans with their logo prominently displayed on the side for their patrol services. These security guards drive around the city and stop in parking lots for a few minutes, (at best) and take photos to prove they were onsite. After which, they drive to the next parking lot and perform the same actions. These security companies charge their customers an average of $2000.00 per month. Furthermore, they add as many customers as possible to their patrol route to maximize profitability.
One of our new customers reported, “We wanted to find a better security service. The company we were using was not effective. I saw them on our surveillance cameras. The guard pulled into the parking lot, quickly drove around the parking lot and then stopped in front of the office. The guard literally ran to the front door and took a picture of themself. Just as quickly, the guard ran back to the patrol car and drove away. Of course, I checked multiple days and times to see if the guard was just running late. Sadly, this happened every time they were onsite. I paid $2100 a month to get a pencil whipped report and a guard onsite for maybe a minute, a few times a night.”
Over booking a patrol route can be disastrous for clients. To be an effective deterrent against crime today, security companies must have an operational presence on the client’s premises. In addition, relying on a passenger sedan with a security company logo to act as a deterrent alone is unrealistic. Moreover, guards must get out of the vehicle to have any impact safety and security. The fact is these traditional security patrol companies are not effective. The security guard industry must evolve.
Innovation is one of our core values at SecurUs Asset Protection. We are working hard to change the security industry to become more effective in today’s social climate. With that in mind, we have designed a new enhanced security patrol service. First, we limit the number of clients on each patrol route to ensure we have an operational presence on all our client’s premises. Anything less is unethical. Next, our security guards exit their patrol cars and walk your site to conduct a physical security audit to verify your premises is secure. During which, they check your doors and windows for signs of break-ins, look for suspicious vehicles and individuals, make contact with those onsite, expel unauthorized individuals and provide exceptional customer service to you, your guests and employees.
When designing the enhanced security patrol service, we sought to improve our service in every way possible. Knowing that deterrence is the best practice for keeping your premises safe and secure, we made some significant changes to our appearance. It is important not to emulate the police when dealing with the public. Instead, we utilize a gray military styled uniform that was designed by our team of retired combat veterans to provide a visual deterrence. Moreover, our guards wear body armor and carry a variety protection gear, including emergency medical equipment for safety. Of course, we do deploy retired police cars for our patrol vehicles rather than using passenger sedans. We have discovered these vehicles provide a measure of deterrence over a sedan. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our patrol service.
Something else we do differently is our security threat assessment and program design. Security is not a one-size-fits-all system. Instead, we carefully evaluate your needs and create a program to mitigate your specific threats. We offer a completely free security assessment. This is a living document that evolves over time alongside your service. We are constantly evaluating the results and we work with you to make changes as needed to improve performance.
SecurUs is best known for providing outstanding customer service. Our highly trained patrol officers are specifically chosen for their ability to handle difficult situations in a calm, professional and effective manner. We value de-escalation and communication over using force. Only when absolutely necessary and in accordance Washington State law and law enforcement procedures is force considered. Furthermore, our patrol service officers carry both lethal and non-lethal weapons such as pepper guns to ensure the safety and security of your property. It is hard to image, but criminals today do not run away when confronted. We are equipped to deal with the dangers of patrol services.
With all the crime in this state today, the police are overwhelmed. The most significant enhancement to our patrol service is our investigation process. SecurUs Asset Protection is also a private investigation agency. We have trained our patrol officers to conduct investigations when crimes are discovered. We may not always stop every incident. In fact, our current numbers indicate we reduce incidents by 83%, which is the highest efficiency rate in the area. However, when crimes occur, we conduct criminal investigations. Once we have enough evidence, we work with local law enforcement to make arrests and refer the case for prosecution. No other security company offers this type of patrol service currently.
Why pay more for the other security company’s ineffective traditional patrol service. With no long-term service contracts and the fact our prices are lower, there is no reason not to try SecurUs Asset Protection’s enhanced security patrol service. Our newly designed process includes more services, we are onsite longer and more often, and our rates are less. SecurUs Asset Protection is changing the security industry.