Security
Armed security
Security officers who carry a firearm, provided and supervised by a security agency, for settings where the agency agrees an armed presence fits.
Get my summary and questionsWhen people hire one
Is this the right fit?
- Sites or events where the agency assesses higher risk
- Protecting a person who faces a specific, known threat
- Properties with a history of serious incidents
What they typically handle
- A risk conversation about your site or event
- Officers assigned and supervised by the agency
- Written post orders describing duties
- Incident reporting back to you
Before you call
What to have ready
- What the site or event is, and the hours
- Why you think armed security may be needed
- Entrances, exits, and areas to cover
- Who on your side the officers report to
Keep sensitive details for a professional you have chosen.
On the call
Questions to ask
- What is your agency license number, and are your armed officers licensed for firearms?
- Why do you recommend armed officers for this setting?
- Who supervises the officers on site, and how do I reach them?
- What will the written post orders and incident reports include?
Common questions
What people often want to know.
Do I choose an individual guard here?
No. You hire a security agency, and the agency assigns, employs, supervises, and pays its own officers. Proven Ally does not offer individual guards.
How do I know if I need armed or unarmed security?
Describe the setting and your concerns to an agency. A reputable agency should explain why it recommends armed or unarmed officers, not simply upsell.
Get a summary to take with you.
Three quick questions, then copy or download your summary with these questions included. Ask for their license number and confirm it with your state's licensing agency before you agree to anything.