The public sector is the constant within our lives that we often take for granted. This sector is split into Educational, Health, Local Government, council services etc.
Educational
More and more we are seeing schools, colleges and educational building having on-site security. More often that not the first thought is “oh, that must be rough to need security”. This may be the situation in a very select few but most of the time the officers fulfil multiple roles whilst on duty, they can offer security to staff, students & visitors. They also fulfil several other services whilst on duty this can include but not limited to:
- Preventing unauthorised access to the site
- taking deliveries
- reception duties
- escorting visitors around and off site
- monitoring CCTV (If applicable)
Intraforce Ltd offers the following benefits for investing in our services:
- Safeguarding staff, students & visitors
- Monitoring access points
- An immediate response to unwanted behaviour on site
- Visual deterrent to unwanted behaviour
Its not only external factors that can cause a threat to the educational sector. Students can, in some instances, be responsible for violence, drugs & alcohol, crime & vandalism. This can result in the institutes and parents receiving large fines for damage and nonattendance.
Healthcare:
We have all been to our local doctors, hospital or dentist and have seen posters on the wall saying that we will not tolerate violence and threatening behaviour towards our staff. Most of us think surely this is not a regular issue, unfortunately it can be.
We offer a bespoke healthcare security service, with our security teams being mainly based at the front of the hospital or at the reception desk, this highlights to all staff, visitors and patients that the security team is on site and offers instant peace of mind. Whilst carrying out patrols of the building or complex this further enhances the ability of the team to be a visual deterrent to unwanted behaviour. But also, it gives visitors and staff additional support when requesting assistance and help locating services or specific areas within the complex.
Even though you would think that a hospital or doctors’ surgery there would be enough first aid personnel. This may be the case, but they have their own roles and responsibilities to deal with. Our personnel can deal with these situations when they occur from treating and recording the incident to seeking further help if it is a serious situation.
Local Government / Embassy Security:
In all government building and Embassy’s first impressions count and to have a professional friendly front of house staff can really make the difference on visitors and guests.
Politician and ambassadors across the world are at a higher risk of being threatened and/or intimidated to alter their decisions. They are also at a higher risk of kidnapping and influencing and espionage.
Our Services are equipped with the right knowledge and equipment to deescalate situations and prevent potential misconduct. On any government building or embassy, the major focus is the security of the staff and premises, this includes the information and documentation confirmed within. Our officers are given training to deal with visitors in a polite yet firm manor in order to highlight and prevent unwanted access to the building.
In some instances, our officers also monitor and use metal detectors and x-ray personal belongings to ensure that weapons or danger materials are brought into the building, as well as confidential material being removed from site.