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Security Guards and Patrol Services
NAICS 561612 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.
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Security guard and patrol firms deploy uniformed personnel to client premises to deter theft, trespassing, or unauthorized access — covering retail, commercial, industrial, residential, and event settings. Services may include static post guarding, vehicle or foot patrol, access control, and in some cases armed protection or executive bodyguard services. Employees are often part-time or shift-based with high turnover, working at client locations rather than the firm's own premises.
Questions to investigate
- Are any guards armed, and if so, what percentage of the total workforce?
- What types of clients and facilities are covered — retail, industrial, residential, events, government?
- Do contracts include hold-harmless or indemnification clauses in favor of the client?
- What is the firm's prior loss history, particularly any assault, battery, or wrongful detention claims?
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