Consistent application
Written screening procedure applied uniformly by trained officers.
Overview
Metal Detection
Screening only works if it is applied consistently. Equipment is the smaller half of the problem; procedure, officer training and queue design are the larger half.
We size screening to expected footfall, write the search and refusal procedure, and train officers to apply it courteously and consistently — including when someone objects.
Benefits
What this changes for you
Four outcomes clients consistently identify as the reason this service earns its place in the security budget.
Throughput planning
Lane count and layout sized to expected footfall to prevent bottlenecks.
Trained, courteous officers
Officers trained in customer service as well as search procedure.
Escalation path
Clear procedure for refusals, prohibited items and escalation to authorities.
What is included
Scope of service
Scope is confirmed in writing before deployment, so both sides know exactly what is covered and what escalates.
| Walk-through detector deployment | Included as standard |
|---|---|
| Hand-held screening wands | Included as standard |
| Bag search procedures | Included as standard |
| Queue and lane design | Included as standard |
| Prohibited items policy | Included as standard |
| Event and temporary screening | Included as standard |
Our method
How we deliver this service
Four stages from first conversation to steady-state operation, with review built into the contract rather than bolted on afterwards.
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STEP 01
Consultation
We meet you, understand the operation and establish what security must achieve on your site.
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STEP 02
Site assessment
A physical survey of access points, perimeter, sightlines, lighting and existing systems.
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STEP 03
Deployment
Officers are briefed, licensed and posted; systems are commissioned and tested.
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STEP 04
Continuous improvement
Site audits and performance review drive adjustment as your risks change.
Industries
Where this service is deployed
The same service is configured differently in each sector. Explore how it applies to yours.
Government
Public-sector sites secured under S7 registration by officers held to government standards.
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Commercial
Office towers and mixed developments where security is also the front of house.
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Questions
Frequently asked about metal detection
The questions procurement teams and property managers ask most often. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
Yes. Temporary screening points with equipment and officers can be deployed for defined periods.
A written refusal procedure is agreed with you in advance, up to and including denial of entry and escalation to the authorities.
That is sized during assessment against expected footfall and acceptable queue times.
