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Security in practice.

Guidance and articles on how security guarding, patrols, keyholding and site security actually work — written from the ground, not the marketing department.

Coming soon

  • What does a keyholding company actually do when an alarm activates?
  • How much security does a construction site need?
  • Security for vacant commercial property: where do you start?
  • What should be included in security assignment instructions?
  • Why sending an employee to investigate an alarm isn't always a good idea
  • How to change security providers without leaving a gap in cover
  • How much security does an event need?
  • What does a door supervisor actually do?
  • Security for exhibitions: what should organisers plan for?
  • Event security vs door supervision: what's the difference?
  • What should a venue expect from its security provider?
  • How should security be planned for a private event?
  • What information does a security company need before quoting for an event?

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