9 September 2021
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If you're accustomed to locking your doors and are depending on the locks to keep your business safe, you may wonder if there are any benefits of hiring a security patrol guard to patrol the site outside of your normal business hours. A security patrol guard is a valuable addition, even if you have an alarm or security cameras, to ensure the safety of your company. Here are a few ways a security patrol will keep your business safe, even when it isn't open. 

1. A Security Patrol Guard Offers a Quick Response to Emergencies

Unfortunately, disasters and emergencies don't always occur during business hours. While alarm monitoring systems can offer some security against disasters, they may fail to detect certain issues until they're a significant problem. For example, if a fire breaks out, it will likely eventually activate your smoke detector and sprinkler system. However, at this point, there may be extensive fire, smoke, and water damage to your business. A security guard can detect and respond to a fire before it causes significant harm to your business. 

Or, if you have a water pipe that breaks, you might observe flooding in the building via your cameras. With an actual security guard onsight, they're likely to detect the problem sooner and mitigate the associated costs. 

2. A Security Patrol Keeps Workers and Vendors Safe

At some point, you will likely have workers and vendors who need to access your company's building outside of normal business hours. You may need janitorial services after your business closes, or you might need workers to work overtime to satisfy seasonal deadlines. Lone workers who open or close a business are particularly vulnerable to robbery or assault. 

A security patrol helps keep these workers safe. If someone breaks into the building or tries to harm employees or vendors, there is an experienced security professional on hand to respond to the threat.

3. An Occupied Building is Less Likely to Be a Target for Criminal Activities

A building that isn't occupied is tempting for individuals looking to engage in criminal behavior. The lack of people makes it a target for individuals looking to steal equipment or engage in vandalism. It only takes a small amount of criminal behavior to cause thousands of dollars in damages for your company. 

Empty space also presents a tempting haven for people searching for shelter from the elements. While individuals accessing your business for shelter may not intend to cause damages, it's easy to inadvertently damage equipment or accidentally cause a fire or create water damage.

For more information, contact a security patrol service near you.