Security solutions to protect property and life in high risk environments
Cardinal provides a high-quality, well-managed and value-added security solution, which is tailored to the needs of individual clients. The business is focused on the protection of life and business profit in high risk areas, including retail, commercial and special events.
The Cardinal solution set is supported by a centralised management infrastructure which includes the very latest in control-room (call-centre) technology that provides 24hour, 7days a week service, to ensure a fast and thorough response to any security risk. All staff are able to access HQ resources 24x7 and many are equipped with handheld devices which link real-time to the IT systems used within the control room.
The front line staff employed by Cardinal are thoroughly vetted in accordance with BS 7858 and the company is committed to high levels of staff investment, including training for first aid, customer service and crowd control. Moreover, with the advent of SIA licensing, all staff are being licensed.
Cardinal provides a wide range of security solutions which are often tailored to meet specific client needs. Nonetheless, the main areas of expertise can be summarised as:
- Retail and leisure security - the challenges posed by retail and leisure environments are unique owing to the high level of customer foot-fall and requirement for security to complement rather than compromise the customer experience. Staff are required to deal with the public directly and to have a thorough understanding of the law and its application in the areas of arrest and evidence gathering.
- Commercial security - commercial environments pose a wide range of security threats. Front line officers are typically required to manage staff and visitor access, along with significant responsibility for H&S within the building. Moreover, Cardinal can provide a wide range of additional services spanning close protection for VIPs to internal investigations for fraud or misconduct.