Both mobile patrols and static guarding keep sites safe, but they suit different needs. Understanding the difference helps you invest in the right level of protection.
What Is Static Guarding?
Static guarding places a security officer on your site for an agreed period. The officer controls access, monitors activity, and responds immediately to incidents. It is well suited to busy premises, reception areas, and sites where people and deliveries come and go throughout the day.
What Are Mobile Patrols?
Mobile patrols involve officers visiting your premises at set or varied times to carry out checks. Patrols provide a visible deterrent and are a cost-effective way to cover sites out of hours, particularly when a full-time presence is not needed.
How to Decide
Consider how many people use your site, the value of what you are protecting, your opening hours, and any previous incidents. A site that needs constant access control usually benefits from static guarding, while quieter or closed sites may only need regular patrols.
Combining Both
Many businesses use a combination: an officer on site during busy hours and mobile patrols overnight or at weekends. A good security provider will help you design a schedule that matches your risks and your budget.
Not Sure Which Option You Need?
Our team can review your site and recommend the right mix of manned guarding and mobile patrols.