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Frequently asked questions
Most of what clients ask us comes down to a few things: what licences we hold and how to check them, how dog units actually work, and what drives the price. These are the honest answers, including the ones that are not to our advantage.
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- How do I check that a security officer’s SIA licence is genuine?Licensing and compliance
- What is BS 8517 and why does it matter?Licensing and compliance
- What does the Guard Dogs Act 1975 actually require?Licensing and compliance
- What insurance should a security contractor carry?Licensing and compliance
- How should security staff be vetted?Licensing and compliance
- What can a security dog actually detect?Security dogs and handlers
- Is one dog unit enough for my site?Security dogs and handlers
- Are security dogs dangerous to my staff or the public?Security dogs and handlers
- How is dog welfare managed on a long shift?Security dogs and handlers
- Will the same handler and dog attend each time?Security dogs and handlers
- What actually drives the cost of security cover?Costs and contracts
- Why should I be wary of the cheapest quote?Costs and contracts
- Is there a minimum booking or contract length?Costs and contracts
- What should the contract specify?Costs and contracts
- What is the best way to secure a construction site overnight?Construction and vacant property
- How do I stop a vacant property being squatted or stripped?Construction and vacant property
- Do I need security during fit-out and handover?Construction and vacant property
- Should I use a static guard or mobile patrols?Guarding and patrols
- What reporting should I get from a guarding contractor?Guarding and patrols
- How long should a security shift be?Guarding and patrols
- Why use a key holding service instead of a member of staff?Alarms and key holding
- How are keys stored securely?Alarms and key holding
- What happens when the alarm goes off?Alarms and key holding
- Why do I keep getting false alarms, and does it matter?Alarms and key holding