Metro Public Safety, Inc. FAQs

The best security plan starts with evaluating the property’s specific risks rather than automatically choosing a particular type of guard or patrol schedule. Important factors include the type of property, operating hours, number of employees or visitors, previous incidents, surrounding area, valuable assets, access points, parking areas, and any known threats. Metro Public Safety creates customized security strategies that may include armed or unarmed officers, off-duty police officers, mobile patrols, loss prevention, event security, or other protective services based on those needs.

Metro Public Safety, Inc. provides professional security services in the St. Louis area, including armed security guards, mobile patrols, event security, executive protection, loss prevention, real estate and parking lot patrols, and 24-hour emergency security services. Security solutions can be tailored to the specific needs of each client, property, or event.

Yes. Metro Public Safety provides highly trained armed security officers, including experienced security professionals and off-duty law enforcement personnel. Armed security services can be customized for businesses, commercial properties, events, private clients, and other locations requiring an increased level of protection.

Security guards can benefit businesses and organizations where protecting employees, customers, property, inventory, or other assets is a priority. This can include retail stores, gas stations, hospitals and healthcare facilities, schools and campuses, office buildings, industrial properties, apartment communities, subdivisions, grocery stores, entertainment venues, churches, and special events. Security needs vary considerably, so the appropriate coverage should be based on the risks associated with each location.

Executive protection is specialized personal security for individuals who may face an elevated risk because of their occupation, public profile, wealth, circumstances, or a specific threat. It may be used by executives, business owners, dignitaries, celebrities, public figures, or individuals experiencing stalking or credible threats. Executive protection can include threat assessment, close protection, secure transportation, travel planning, route planning, event protection, and coordination with law enforcement or other security resources.

Mobile patrol security uses trained security officers in marked patrol vehicles to routinely inspect a property rather than remaining at one stationary post. Patrols can include checking parking lots, entrances, buildings, restricted areas, and other vulnerable locations for suspicious activity, trespassing, vandalism, theft, or safety concerns. Mobile patrol can be particularly useful for commercial properties, residential communities, industrial sites, parking lots, and locations that need a visible security presence without a dedicated officer stationed onsite at all times.

Yes. Metro Public Safety offers mobile patrol services designed to provide visible and flexible security coverage for commercial properties, residential communities, parking lots, industrial sites, and other facilities. Patrol schedules and routes can be customized based on the property’s specific security concerns and needs.

Mobile patrol can often be a more cost-effective option for properties that need periodic security coverage rather than continuous onsite protection. Instead of assigning an officer to one location for an entire shift, patrol officers can perform scheduled or strategically timed property checks. However, properties with higher risk, heavy pedestrian traffic, access-control requirements, or frequent security incidents may benefit more from a dedicated onsite officer. The best approach depends on the property’s risks and desired level of coverage.

The cost of hiring a security guard depends on several factors, including the type of security needed, the number of officers required, the hours of coverage, the location, and whether armed or unarmed personnel are appropriate. A business needing overnight armed security, for example, will have different requirements than a property that only needs periodic mobile patrols. Metro Public Safety develops customized security plans based on the specific risks and needs of each property or organization.

The right choice depends on your property’s risk level, environment, and security concerns. Unarmed security officers can provide a strong visible deterrent, monitor entrances, patrol property, manage disturbances, and assist with general safety. Armed guards may be more appropriate for higher-risk locations, businesses handling significant amounts of cash or valuable assets, or properties with a history of violent incidents. Metro Public Safety can evaluate your situation and recommend the appropriate level of security.

Security officers are trained to protect people and property, observe and report suspicious activity, control access, patrol designated areas, and respond to incidents within the scope of their duties. Off-duty police officers bring additional law-enforcement training and real-world experience handling emergencies, criminal activity, conflict, and high-risk situations. Metro Public Safety provides security personnel that include off-duty police officers as well as highly trained armed and unarmed security professionals.

Yes. A visible professional security presence can discourage shoplifting, employee theft, vandalism, trespassing, and other unwanted activity. Security officers can monitor customer and employee areas, identify suspicious behavior, patrol high-risk areas, document incidents, and respond according to established security procedures. Metro Public Safety also offers loss prevention services designed specifically to help retailers, warehouses, offices, and other businesses protect inventory and assets.

Parking lots can be vulnerable to vehicle break-ins, theft, vandalism, trespassing, loitering, and personal safety concerns. Uniformed officers and marked mobile patrol vehicles create a visible security presence while allowing security personnel to regularly inspect the property and respond to suspicious activity. Patrol plans can be customized around entrances, pedestrian areas, employee parking, customer parking, loading areas, and other parts of the property that may require additional attention.

Event security officers can assist with crowd management, entrance and exit monitoring, restricted-area access, conflict resolution, surveillance, emergency response, and general safety. Depending on the event, security planning may also include metal detectors, communication systems, coordination with local law enforcement, and protection for VIPs or high-profile guests. Metro Public Safety provides event security for settings ranging from private gatherings and corporate events to concerts, festivals, sporting events, and large public gatherings.

There is no single number that works for every event. The appropriate number of security personnel depends on factors such as attendance, venue size and layout, the number of entrances and exits, alcohol service, crowd type, VIP attendance, restricted areas, and the overall risk profile of the event. Metro Public Safety evaluates these factors when developing an event security plan so staffing is based on the actual needs of the event rather than an arbitrary guest-to-guard ratio.

Yes. Loss prevention is not limited to shoplifting or outside theft. Businesses can also experience losses related to employee theft, fraud, inventory shrinkage, unauthorized access, and internal policy violations. Metro Public Safety’s loss prevention services can incorporate trained security personnel, surveillance, access-control measures, inventory protection strategies, and other procedures designed to identify vulnerabilities and reduce both internal and external losses.