K9 Protection Ltd is an SIA Approved Contractor providing professional mobile security patrols, building opening and closing services across Cardiff, Newport and the surrounding South East Wales area.
Our SIA licensed mobile security officers can visit your premises when your own team are not there, whether that means carrying out a random security patrol, checking doors and perimeter gates, locking the building at the end of the day, or opening and unlocking the premises ready for staff or contractors in the morning.
All local services are delivered by our own mobile patrol team. Each service is built around the individual premises, so a patrol may be as simple as checking that a building is secure or may involve a detailed route covering gates, doors, compounds, alarm systems and other vulnerable areas.
Why do I need Mobile Patrols?
When you look at an enterprise park or industrial estate, the hustle & bustle of an active and thriving estate during the day can be mightily different to how that estate appears once the sun goes down and the people of the night take over.
A mobile guard service can identify weaknesses in your building's security, such as doors and windows left open, unlocked gates or signs of attempted entry. Just as importantly, the visible and unpredictable presence of a security patrol sends a message to anyone watching that the premises is actively protected.
Attending at random times through the course of an evening makes a mobile patrol difficult to predict. For an opportunist looking for an easy target, the possibility of a security vehicle and patrol officer arriving unexpectedly can be enough to encourage them to move elsewhere.
Mobile patrols can benefit almost any organisation which would be affected by theft, vandalism or break-in, but they can be particularly useful for industrial estates, warehouses, construction sites, dealerships and businesses holding valuable equipment, metals or raw materials.
They can also help deter problems such as fly-tipping. Illegal waste dumping often occurs where offenders believe a site will remain unattended for long periods. Regular but unpredictable patrol visits can make a location considerably less attractive.
What are Mobile Security Patrols?
A mobile security patrol is a scheduled or random visit by a licensed security officer to check the safety and security of a premises. Unlike a permanently stationed security guard, one mobile patrol officer can visit a number of protected sites during a shift, making mobile patrols a cost-effective option where continuous guarding is not required.
Whether you're responsible for a single premises or a large industrial estate, our mobile patrol solution can be adapted to provide the level of checking you need. This could involve confirming that an alarm has been set, checking doors and windows, inspecting perimeter fencing, checking vehicles or compounds, walking designated patrol routes or looking for signs of attempted entry.
Our patrol officers use digital checkpoints and our own guard management system to confirm which areas have been visited. Patrol activity and exceptions can then be recorded and reported digitally.
Building Opening and Closing Services
K9 Protection also provides scheduled building opening and closing services, sometimes referred to as lock and unlock, lock-up and unlock, or site opening and closing services.
Instead of relying on a manager or employee to be first in and last out every day, one of our mobile security officers can attend the premises at an agreed time to open or secure the building on your behalf.
A typical building closing or lock-up service can include:
- Checking that staff and authorised visitors have left the premises.
- Checking agreed doors, windows and access points.
- Securing external gates, barriers and compounds.
- Checking vulnerable or designated areas of the site.
- Setting the intruder alarm.
- Locking the building and confirming that the premises has been secured.
- Reporting any problem which prevents the building from being secured correctly.
A building opening or unlock service works in reverse. Our officer can attend before your employees arrive, unlock agreed entrances and gates, unset the alarm where authorised, carry out an initial security check and leave the premises ready for the working day.
Opening and closing services can be provided every working day, on selected days, at weekends or simply as cover when the member of staff who normally carries out the task is unavailable.
Why Use a Security Company for Locking and Unlocking?
Opening and closing a commercial building can easily become an informal responsibility given to whichever employee happens to arrive first or leave last. That can create problems when that person is on holiday, off sick, delayed or simply forgets part of the security procedure.
Using a professional security company creates a consistent documented process. The same agreed checks can be completed each time, alarm systems can be set or unset as required, and any defect such as an unsecured door, damaged lock or alarm problem can be reported immediately.
It also removes the need for employees to enter or leave an otherwise empty premises alone, particularly during early mornings, late evenings or winter months.
What Happens During a Mobile Patrol?
Every site is different, so before patrols begin we agree exactly what our officers are expected to inspect and what action they should take if something is wrong.
A patrol may include external perimeter checks, doors, windows, gates, vehicles, compounds and other areas identified during mobilisation. Where appropriate, officers can also carry out internal patrols, check alarm panels and confirm that security systems have been correctly set.
If a patrol discovers suspicious activity, damage or an insecure area, the officer follows the site's agreed escalation procedure. Depending on the circumstances this may involve securing the area, contacting our control team, notifying a nominated client representative or requesting emergency assistance.
Our Mobile Patrol Team
Each of our mobile security patrol officers is fully vetted before employment and suitably experienced within the role, with many having years of experience within the security industry.
Our well-maintained patrol vehicles are clearly sign written with reflective branding so that our presence is visible to anyone watching the premises. We have vehicles operating mobile patrol routes in Cardiff and Newport, with both routes covering surrounding areas as part of their normal deployment.
The key elements of our mobile patrol service that we believe make a difference are:
- Professional delivery: Organised, qualified and experienced patrol officers supported by established back-office systems.
- Digital patrol verification: Checkpoints and our proprietary patrol management system help confirm that agreed areas have been visited.
- Unpredictable patrols: Where appropriate, patrols can take place at varying times rather than following an obvious routine.
- Digital reporting: Patrol information moves directly from the officer's device into our reporting and management systems.
- Visible patrol vehicles: Our marked vehicles provide an additional deterrent while officers are travelling between and attending sites.
Who Uses Mobile Patrol Services?
Mobile patrols are commonly used by businesses which need a visible security presence but do not require a security guard permanently stationed at the premises.
Typical users include warehouses, offices, industrial units, business parks, vehicle dealerships, construction sites, schools, residential developments and vacant or temporarily unoccupied premises.
For some clients, mobile patrols form part of a wider security arrangement alongside keyholding and alarm response. Others simply require scheduled locking and unlocking or one or more security checks during the night.
Choosing a Mobile Security Patrol Company
When comparing mobile patrol companies, it is worth asking what actually happens during each visit rather than comparing price alone. A useful patrol service should have clearly agreed duties, a way of confirming that the patrol took place, suitable procedures for reporting problems and officers who can respond appropriately if they discover something unusual.
You should also consider where the company's patrol vehicles are normally based, whether the service is delivered directly or subcontracted, how patrol activity is recorded and whether the provider can also support related requirements such as keyholding, alarm response and building opening or closing.
K9 Protection provides mobile security patrols across Cardiff, Newport and surrounding parts of South East Wales using our own local patrol officers and vehicles. Services can include random security patrols, scheduled inspections, building lock-up and unlock, alarm setting and checking, perimeter inspections and bespoke site security checks.
We work with our clients to tailor the service to their needs, whether that means multiple nightly patrols, weekend-only visits, scheduled opening and closing, or a shared security patrol arrangement between neighbouring premises.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements in confidence and arrange a security audit or service trial.
