Four Reasons Hiring Private Houston Patrol Security Makes Sense

“Electronic security systems are becoming so good.  Why should I need to hire Houston patrol security to go along with it?”

We get this question a lot, and we understand where it’s coming from.  In the world of internet-connected alarms and wireless high-definition night vision cameras, it can seem like technology can serve all your security needs.  However, there really are things that only a live human being can do to help your property remain secure.

If you have valuable assets on-site, or you think your property is being targeted by criminals, there are plenty of reasons to invest in live patrol security conducted by experienced professionals.

Four Reasons Houston Patrol Security Is Still Necessary

1 – Deterrence 

Criminals choose their targets carefully.  They want to intrude on properties with the lowest chance of being caught, so merely knowing a property is being actively patrolled makes for a significant deterrent.  Many will decide to go rob someone else instead, rather than risk tangling with live security who could detain them or identify them in court.

2 – Improved Surveillance

It’s extremely difficult – and extremely costly – to have security cameras that can genuinely cover every possible entry-point into your property.  There will almost always be gaps in coverage.  Plus, cameras can be subverted or simply destroyed.

Mobile patrolling security forces cover all the areas of your property a camera can’t.

3 – More Vigilant Oversight

If a business relies on cameras to protect their property, that means they’re actually relying on people watching those cameras.  However, watching security cams from a control room is a tedious and mind-numbing job.  It’s extremely easy for the security worker to lose focus, look away from the cameras, and miss something important.

A walking patrol is always going to be more focused.

4 – Faster Response

Finally, consider response times.  If a security camera catches a crime in progress, you have to wait for the police to show up.  Chances are, the criminal will be long gone, and you’ll be left hoping you have enough footage to ID him in court.

On the other hand, human security forces can respond instantly to an intrusion.  Faster response means catching the criminal in the act.

PGP Brings Over 30 Years’ Experience

Professional Guard & Patrol has been the go-to Houston patrol security force since 1985.  Contact us to add our highly-trained force to your security team.