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Canine Security Services
Enhancing overall safety by deterring potential threats and detecting criminal activity, canine security teams from ProFM Group deliver one of the ultimate security services.
Our NASDU-accredited and SIA-licensed canine handlers, paired with highly trained dogs, can secure your premises and high-risk assets with an unmistakable presence.
Whether you need industrial security services or retail security services, we’re here to provide protection and peace of mind, offering priceless reassurance for any location.
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Enhancing overall safety by deterring potential threats and detecting criminal activity, canine security teams from ProFM Group deliver one of the ultimate security services.
Our NASDU-accredited and SIA-licensed canine handlers, paired with highly trained dogs, can secure your premises and high-risk assets with an unmistakable presence.
Whether you need industrial security services or retail security services, we’re here to provide protection and peace of mind, offering priceless reassurance for any location.
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What Are K9 Security Services?
With canine teams from ProFM Group as a first line of defence, you’re securing your premises with one of the ultimate forms of property protection. Easily combined with more traditional security measures, like CCTV monitoring services, close protection, gatehouses, and mobile patrol services, employing K9 security services is one of the most effective deterrents against intruders.
Dogs provide an added layer of safety against trespassers and criminals and offer unwavering support to security guards as they carry out their duties. Security dogs and dog handlers go through rigorous training, working closely together to ensure both security personnel and their dogs are trained to the highest standards, enhancing their skills and professionalism.
Every member of the canine teams is fully accredited by NASDU, licensed by the SIA, and has undergone a comprehensive screening and vetting process. Our dog handlers are also trained to work with different dog breeds for specific needs, including drug detection dogs and explosive detection dogs.
Benefits Of Choosing Fully Trained K9 Teams
When you choose K9 security detection dogs, you benefit from the following:
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Strong Visual Deterrent To Protect High-Value Assets
Security dogs create an immediate and powerful deterrent that reduces the risk of trespassing, theft, or disruption before the issue can develop. This gives property owners, workers, customers, and guests peace of mind, knowing they can go about their business safely, as the sight of trained security dogs and staff discourages potential criminals from acting.
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Fast Threat Detection (Ideal For Event Security)
While humans have around 5-6 million scent receptors, dogs have up to 220-300 million, and their acute senses of smell and hearing mean that K9 dogs can identify hidden risks much faster than human personnel alone. Enhancing event security is easy with K9 dogs to identify hidden risks, such as concealed contraband, hidden intruders, or other suspicious activity.
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Effective Coverage for Large Areas (Including Construction Sites)
Canine units can patrol big or complex sites more efficiently, making them ideal for warehouses, outdoor venues, construction sites, and event security services. Not only can premises and occasions in major cities like London and Manchester benefit from this coverage, but environments of all sizes and locations across the country can employ security-enhancing K9 teams
What Canine Security Operations Include
When you choose canine security services at ProFM, you’ll benefit from:
Certified Dog Handlers
All canine handlers are NASDU-accredited and SIA-licensed for compliant service.
A Powerful Deterrent
Security dogs can strongly deter thieves, vandals, and trespassers.
Thorough Mobile Patrols
Self-sufficient mobile canine units can carry out multiple perimeter patrols.
Search & Detection Dogs
Sniffer dogs are capable of detecting drugs and drug paraphernalia, tobacco, pyrotechnics, and explosives.
Versatile Coverage
Our adaptable K9 security services are ideal for sites of all types and sizes.
24/7/365 Protection
Round-the-clock canine security services, available whenever you require them.
Our Clients’ Success Stories
Find out what our clients have thought of using our exceptional security services by reading the following testimonials.
Lloyds Transport
ProFM is an amazingly caring company. I truly feel like a person rather than a number, and they’re always on call if ever I need anything. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend ProFM!
Lloyds Transport Case Study
Virgin Media
We were thrilled to be offered the chance to partner with Virgin Media as part of their 6 Nations Rugby tournament event at Twickenham. Discover how we delivered an exceptional level of service during one of the most pivotal sporting events in the calendar.
Virgin Media Case Study
Hotel Chocolat
As one of the UK market leaders in luxury chocolate, Hotel Chocolat have quickly become synonymous with both that signature creamy texture and their high-impact, groundbreaking social initiatives. We’re thrilled to have been their security partner over the last 9 years, offering the bespoke levels of support that a brand like HC demands.
Hotel Chocolat Case Study
Berwick Court Management
It’s fair to say that, since the Grenfell disaster in 2017, fire safety has taken on an entirely new level of importance. That’s something we’ve built a comprehensive familiarity with, and with our fast-acting and robust mobilisation at Berwick Court in Southwark, we were able to deliver a comprehensive, multi-officer solution at a moment’s notice.
Berwick Court Management Case Study
Roger Butcher
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
I would like to express how professional the ProFM staff deployed to our site have been. Many people have tried to access the site, but have always been deterred by the ProFM team. I couldn’t of wished for a better service. Thank you to the team for all your support throughout the project.
NHS Case Study
Buzz Group
ProFM's UK coverage, high degree of flexibility and experienced senior team have resulted in an excellent level of support across our events. Their approach and drive to really understand our events and the type of team they need to deploy at each venue has ensured that our customers and teams truly have a security team that have their safety and security at the forefront of their approach.
Buzz Group Case Study
Bromley Old Town Hall
David Leitch, Estate Manager
Security are a critical part of the team, I go home on an evening and am happy and confident that everything is ok. We have a very successful relationship with ProFM and will be working with them for a long time.
Bromley Old Town Hall Case Study
Norwich City Council
We appreciate the work ProFM Group has done and thank you for your contribution to the successful management of our emergency provision, through which we were able to provide accommodation and support to these often-vulnerable clients.
Norwich City Council Case Study
CAF
ProFM Group have been awarded the security contract for our new £32M facility here at Newport. When the facility was opened by HRH Prince Charles, there were a number of VIPs on this day, and the ProFM team worked closely with the Royal Security Team to make the day run smoothly.
CAF Case Study
SIKA
A pioneer in specialist products and chemicals for building projects, SIKA’s reputation so often precedes it. It’s that reputation that meant it needed an equally reputable security solution, and ProFM were on hand to deliver exactly that. That’s kick-started a multi-year partnership and personalised solutions.
SIKA Case StudyGet a Free, No-Obligation Quote
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- 70% Reduction in Thefts by Deploying Canine Handlers
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Why Choose ProFM Group?
By choosing ProFM for security services, you benefit from:
Tailor-Made Solutions
Our solutions are tailored to your specific premises and security requirements, guaranteeing that you’ll receive a personalised, first-rate service each and every time.
Exceptional Security Professionals
ProFM Group are in the top 1% of ACS-approved contractors and are SafeContractor approved. Additionally, all our officers are highly trained and licensed by the SIA.
Rapid Response Solutions
A rapid response is vital to protecting your site. With our average response time of 30 minutes across the UK, our officers will attend quickly to resolve any potential or genuine threats.
Comprehensive Range of Services
Whether you require static guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV, key holding or security for an event, ProFM Group offers the right security solution for you and your premises.
Deter Criminals
The presence of security dogs and guards provides an effective visual deterrent, deterring potential criminals and shielding your property from vandalism, theft, and other crimes.
Keep Costs Down
With our security guards able to adapt and fulfil multiple roles such as concierge duties and conducting risk assessments, you can keep costs down without compromising on vital services.
Discover Our Full Range of Services
As well as canine security services, we also offer a range of facilities management services, which you can find out more about in detail below.
Security Guards
Our SIA-licensed security guards offer a first line of defence for your premises.
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CCTV Monitoring
Our CCTV monitoring services provide 24/7 surveillance to detect and deter security threats in real time.
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Mobile Security Patrols
Our mobile security officers conduct full-scale patrols for full-site protection.
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In this section, you can find some of our most frequently asked questions and answers about canine security services:
Still got a Question?Canine (or K9) security protection is a specialised service that uses highly trained dogs and qualified handlers to protect a particular site.
Security dogs provide strong support to security guards by quickly detecting threats and serving as a strong visual deterrent just by their presence.
This is a highly useful option for a range of premises. For example, K9 security companies make mobile patrols covering large sites, such as warehouses and factories, much more efficient and effective.
In addition to guarding and searching buildings, they are a dependable choice for detecting and tracking contraband items, such as drugs or explosives, and suitable for screening people and vehicles at large events and transport hubs.
If a canine alerts their handler, the security staff will investigate further to reveal the source of the dog’s concern and apprehend any wrongdoers.
Canine handlers conduct regular patrols, monitor entrance and exit points, and serve as a major deterrent to opportunistic criminals and trespassers.
Specialist canine handlers may have a specifically trained dog that can detect specific smells associated with illegal or banned items (like drugs, flammable items, explosive devices, or tobacco).
For example, K9 security guards with drug detection dogs and/or explosive detection dogs are often deployed in high-risk environments to keep everyone in the area safe from harm and prevent property damage.
These K9 private security teams can either patrol the perimeter or remain a static unit at a certain point, such as an entrance/exit, reducing the manpower needed to check every person and vehicle going in or out.
Search and sniffer dogs are specially trained to detect many potential threats, including contraband substances and items, to ensure a site’s safety.
Drug detection dogs and explosive detection dogs can identify the following:
- Illegal drugs (e.g., narcotics, cocaine, cannabis)
- Drug containers and associated equipment
- Tobacco and tobacco products
- Fireworks, flares, and illegal pyrotechnics
- Explosive devices and IEDs
- Alcohol and other banned substances
Trained security dogs can sniff out traces of these prohibited items on an individual’s person, inside luggage, or in vehicles as needed.
Canine security services are suited to a wide range of environments and are particularly suitable for larger premises that require specialised solutions.
Some of the high-risk areas this service is suitable for include:
- Construction sites and projects
- Vacant and voided properties
- Energy projects, such as solar and wind farms
- Major warehouses, distribution centres, and logistics facilities
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Retail parks and business estates
- Private or public events with a large attendance
- Corporate facilities that house valuable assets
From patrolling commercial and retail spaces to prevent shoplifting to guarding construction sites against intruders, many businesses can benefit from the presence of trained security dogs and dog handlers.
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