Mobile security patrols are a flexible and effective solution for safeguarding your premises. In this article, we’ll explore how mobile security patrols work, the key benefits they provide and the specific types of patrols available to meet your security needs.
Mobile security patrols involve professional, trained security guards patrolling your premises in a marked vehicle, rather than being stationed at one specific static location. They provide a visual deterrent against criminal activity.
The data below from the Gov.UK website clearly illustrates the situation when it comes to the most common types of crime.
Criminals rarely target a site without preparation. They may scout a location for weeks while formulating their plan. If they notice regular visits from a security vehicle with flashing amber lights, they’re likely to perceive the risk as too high and seek a more vulnerable target.
The flexibility of mobile patrols makes them ideal for temporary locations or sites with varying risk levels.
Mobile security patrols can save your organisation revenue in several ways. The service provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for security coverage, particularly if you have larger sites, multiple locations, or premises with evolving security needs.
Mobile patrols offer an ideal solution for situations where constant guarding isn’t necessary and your area is too large for a static guard to effectively secure.
As mobile security patrols can respond quickly to any incident at your property benefiting you from:
Mobile patrols are generally more cost-effective than employing full-time static security guards. The benefits include:
Mobile security patrols allow for more efficient use of security resources and your budget. Additional benefits include:
The proactive nature of mobile patrols provides additional cost savings. For example, your security guard should be able to detect early maintenance issues or safety hazards, preventing expensive repairs later.
These involve security officers patrolling the exterior perimeter and grounds your property in marked vehicles. Again, they provide a visible deterrent for potential offenders and can cover large open sites very effectively. These external patrols typically include:
Internal patrols involve security officers entering and inspecting the interior of your building(s). They often work in conjunction with key holders and static guards. Some of their tasks may include:
They can also conduct health and safety checks, identifying hazards like water leaks or fire risks.
Reports are typically generated for each visit, providing you with a record of conducted checks.
These patrols respond rapidly to triggered alarms or reported incidents. They typically involve:
Mobile patrols are ideal if your organisation doesn’t require a 24/7 security presence but still needs regular security patrols. For example if you have a construction site, warehouse, office building or industrial estate. Here’s an example of how flexible mobile security patrols work on a construction site.
During the initial stages of building work, when there’s little more than exposed ground, a couple of nightly visits might suffice to ensure security.
However, as valuable materials like metals, wiring, and equipment begin to accumulate on-site overnight, you can increase the frequency of patrols. This scalable approach allows you to maintain appropriate security levels throughout the project’s duration, adapting to the changing value and vulnerability of your site.
The UK offers a wide selection of security companies, but it’s essential you choose one that employs full-time, SIA licensed and trained security professionals who are eligible to work in the UK. This will ensure your organisation receives the high-quality protection it deserves.
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our mobile patrol fleet, which is fully powered by electricity. Since 1998, we’ve proactively worked hard to lower our carbon footprint and are proud to be recently re-accredited as Carbon Neutral+.
In addition, we hold the ISO BSI 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification, confirming our dedication to environmental responsibility.
If you are seeking a security provider who can support your sustainability goals, we would love to connect with you.
Discover more about our environmental initiatives in our sustainability story here.
If you are seeking quality security provision, we would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a no-obligation comprehensive risk assessment and quotation.
