The Benefits of Manned Security in Business

The benefits of having mannetd security guards

Boots on the ground is a term often used in terms of military conflict, but it might just as easily apply in the field of commercial security. The context is usually that arms-length warfare is great, but you don’t actually win until you’ve got soldiers on patrol.

Limits of Technology

Modern technology like a camera system installation is brilliant. It’s revolutionised security at every level and brought the ability to monitor a situation in real time. When you can see exactly what’s going on, you buy yourself a valuable opportunity to take action. However, it’s all very well watching someone setting fire to your premises on CCTV if you’re unable to get there and do anything about it. A few moving pictures of a youth in a balaclava aren’t much use when you’re clearing up the mess. So it’s advisable to complement your commercial or residential security systems with professional security personnel.

On the Spot

For this reason among others, there’s little that can better the protection afforded by having a physical presence on the ground. A fully trained and licenced security guard provided by Hallmark can give you an immediate first line of defence and provide peace of mind. After all, a human being can react to sounds or sights that audio-visual and the alarm may not register. A guard can often head off a problem before it begins, or failing all else be on hand with a fire extinguisher within seconds.

The Human Touch

There’s also an all-important human touch, especially where the public is still present even after hours. A friendly greeting from a security guard inspires a lot more confidence from passers-by than the whirr of a moving Amcrest IP cameras. So of course, use your electronic security technology, but don’t forget it works at its best in combination with a professional security services personnel.