Everyone has the right to feel safe and sound whether that is in their own home or as they go about their daily lives. But in this busy chaotic world, that sense of security is not a given. There are constant threats and while the police work to enforce the law, the sad truth is they cannot be everywhere. That is where security services come in. The purpose of security is to protect people and organisations from harm and to create a safe environment.

Security guards can be your eyes and ears, anticipating and preventing harm and keeping people and property safe and secure.

Security comes in different forms from event security to personal protection as well as static guarding and security patrols.

No-one wants to remember an event because of what went wrong. And when an event does go wrong, it can do so dramatically.

However, event security guards will work in advance to assess the safety of a venue including identifying potential risks, working out a strategy to counteract these challenges to keep everyone safe.

On the day of the event, they will be the feet on the ground, stepping in to extinguish threats as they happen and keep people safe from harm.

Security was never needed more than now by high profile people whose lives are played out in the spotlight. VIPs, celebrities, controversial politicians and royals are all at risk of unwanted attention and with the rise of social media, the lines of acceptable behaviour have become blurred. They are also at risk from people trying to make a statement but close protection security guards are supremely vigilant and ready to tackle any threat quickly and decisively.

Property too is at perpetual risk from thieves or vandals but static and mobile security guards can provide the deterrent to keep them safe.  Many business premises – from offices to warehouses – have thousands of pounds worth of valuable equipment inside which is all too tempting to robbers. Any raid can also cause expensive damage, leading to major disruption for the business with potentially devastating consequences. However, static and mobile security guards can be a vital line of defence against such attacks, safeguarding valuable property and providing peace of mind.

There are other ways in which security can help. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are creating tensions across the globe and the UK is at risk of reprisals. The current national threat level has been put at substantial, meaning an attack is likely. How that will manifest itself is unknown. It could be a cyber attack or use of chemicals or a more direct assault. However, counter terrorism teams will use acquired intelligence to prevent these insidious attacks from escalating.

At Zed Security and Guarding, we also offer key holding and alarm response services to give you peace of mind when you go away.

The importance of security is undeniable. In some respects it is unquantifiable in so far as if you have security, you will hopefully never fall victim to attacks. Security is there to prevent raids – on both your property and person – and give you the peace of mind which everyone deserves.

At Zed Security, we have been providing security for more than 40 years, both in the UK and across the world. For more information on our team of experts, contact us on 01206 481681.