Protective Services 

Our primary duties are to conduct searches of all people who enter all buildings and agencies, oversee surveillance systems, gather information, work to preempt crime, and conduct criminal investigations when necessary. We provide outreach and training for other officers or the general public.

Perform a variety of security-related duties, depending on the posts to which they are assigned.   Protective Service Officers shall detect and respond to emergencies and secure all entrances and exits that are subject to an emergency if necessary.

Typical duties include

Provide physical armed security
Processing visitors and visitor vehicles by verifying identification,
Enforce property rules and regulations,
Contact agency sponsors or escorts,
Fabricating and issuing visitor passes,
Entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor database programs,
Detect and report criminal acts,
Ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening.

Monitoring security cameras and patrolling property to ensure safety and security

Conducting investigations into reported crimes or suspicious activities

Maintaining order during large public events such as concerts or sporting events by enforcing rules and regulations

Interviewing witnesses and victims of crime to gather information for police reports

Patrolling the grounds of schools or businesses to prevent crime from occurring

Providing security at special events such as concerts, conventions, political rallies, or sporting events

Responding to emergencies such as fires or medical emergencies

Performing security screening procedures such as searching bags or patting down individuals for weapons

Determining appropriate actions to take in response to dangerous situations

Additional duties include
prevent,
discover,
delay,
and or detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to the property and/or personnel at the protected facility. 

 

 

Ports Protective Services

 

Are responsible for the protection of passengers, personnel and facilities against acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation and marine security.

 

Protective Services is staffed by enforcement officers and supported by security guards, communications operators and administrative personnel.

In conjunction with the airport’s Fire and Emergency Services, Protective Services are the first responders
to all emergencies on airport property. 

Patrol & Response

We provide a high degree of customer service through the provision of safety and security for all persons at the airport, helping to resolve complaints, enforcing regulations, detecting explosives and conducting routine patrols of the airport and other properties. During boating season, Protective Services also conducts marine patrols to ensure designated marine exclusion zones are set around the airport.  

Protective Services also provide:

Friendly customer assistance in both official languages

Support for local law enforcement, fire and paramedic services

Assistance locating missing persons

Support for protection details during VIP movements
Aviation safety knowledge

Authorities and Jurisdiction

We are authorized to enforce applicable federal statutes and regulations on all properties and navigable waters within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Port Authority.

To ensure the protection of persons and property, Protective Services are authorized to enforce the following statutes and regulations:

Criminal Code of Canada

​Canadian Aviation Security Regulations

Port Authorities Operations Regulations

Domestic Ferries Security Regulations

Trespass to Property Act

Airport Traffic Directives

Port and Harbour Practices and Procedures

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K-9 Service 

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IAS Security K-9 Protective Services provides global canine detection services to the public and private sectors. Our sole purpose is to provide high-level explosive detection services to our clients. IAS Security k-9 is capable of sniffing all size vehicles, all types of parcels, school lockers, storage facilities and building sweeps. Through our commitment to excellence, we have repeatedly exceeded the industry standards in training, certification and protection.

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DRUG SNIFFING DOGS

Our dogs can detect a range of illicit substances to ensure a safe, narcotic-free environment.

 

EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS

Explosives are the most common weapons used in terrorist attacks, and our dogs can provide a secure and precise search that ensures our client's safety.

 

K9 PATROL DOGS

We train our dogs to remain calm and composed in public while also being prepared to spring into action at a moment’s notice.

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TYPES OF DOG PROTECTION AND EVENT SERVICES

 

Our dog detection services are available to several individuals and businesses. Whether you’re a high-profile individual who needs a  detail or a venue manager who needs help with event security and crowd control, our team is ready to help. We also offer our protection services to any facility nationwide, including:

 

Schools

Event Venues

Private Residences

Businesses

Prisons and Correctional Facilities

Airports

and more

No matter where you need our services, our team is ready to fly anywhere to assist.

 

COLLABORATIVE PROTECTION AND EVENT SERVICES

To offer the best dog protection services possible, we work with local law enforcement, event security staff, security details, and transportation officials to ensure a safe environment. Also, our services are always compliant with local laws. This way, you can rest assured that our services are providing you with the highest quality of safety possible.

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Fire Watch & Concierge

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Fire watch services monitor buildings or areas at risk of fire. This could be during an emergency, at a public event, when hot work is being carried out, or when an alarm system has failed.

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Our concierge service focuses on client safety, and our security officers meticulously observe and document traffic in and out of buildings.  They are trained to deal with complaints, provide emergency assistance and handle a range of related security functions.

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Highly-Trained Personnel

Our security guards are screened to provide honest service for each customer who may need a security guard regardless of industry. Our fire watch security services provide an in-depth evaluation and GPS tracking system to ensure the highest transparency and dedication to our clients.  

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High-Quality GPS Tracking

With a state-of-the-art GPS tracking system, our clients are guaranteed immediate updates on their fire watch private security guards with audio, photo, and note updates during all checkpoints throughout their patrol to ensure your peace of mind.

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Professional & Trustworthy Guards

Our professional security guard services offer quality service and exclusive security plans for each industry and profession. To confront any changes in the community such as recent criminal activity or home invasions, our unarmed security guards are properly equipped and trained to protect you and your property.

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Security Officers 

 

Armed/Unarmed

 Uniformed standing guards, plainclothes formal, casual, and tactical security that accommodate your needs. Trained guards for your specific requirements. 

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Security Guard operations are dedicated to your unique and specific security needs. Our professional Security Officers provide a variety of services and are always available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

 

Security Guards go through a selection and hiring process that includes a detailed interview process, testing,  background screening & training. Our selection process ensures our officers are highly motivated, dependable and have a strong sense of integrity. We recruit individuals with previous police, military, security, customer service and communication skills.

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We provide security officers to protect residential property, commercial property, retail stores, schools, hotels, government buildings, hospitals, hotels, ports, power plants, stadiums, office buildings, shopping Malls, Industrial/Commercial Properties, Office Buildings, Apartments and Condominiums, Construction Sites, Residential Neighbourhood, Private Residences, Private Parties, Live concerts, Public Events, Trade Show and Exhibitions, Banquet Halls, Funeral Homes, Car Dealership, Compounds, Corporate Security and more.

 

A Security Officer is responsible for:

 

Securing premises and personnel 

Patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment

They inspect buildings and assure compliance with policy and procedure

Guarding entry points, and verifying visitors

Preventing losses or damage by reporting irregularities that may arise

such as theft attempts on valuable assets.

Ensuring the safety and protection of a customers

and more

  

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Special Security Guard

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Special security guards are responsible for ensuring the safety of people and property in a variety of settings. They commonly work in retail stores, banks, airports, stadiums, concert venues, etc., where they monitor activity and respond to any incidents that may occur.

Special security guards typically have a very active role in their shifts. They’re constantly monitoring the area they’re assigned to watch for signs of suspicious or criminal activity. This might include watching for criminal activity and shoplifters, observing how customers interact with merchandise or cash registers, or checking for any other behaviour that could be considered dangerous.

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Duties

Armed and unarmed security

Special security officers have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

 

Providing security for celebrities, politicians, or other public figures at special events or functions

Patrolling an assigned area to prevent crime or report any suspicious activities

Reporting unusual activity or any other security breach to supervisors immediately

Conducting fire drills, reviewing emergency evacuation plans, and testing alarm systems regularly

Maintaining order during public events such as concerts, sporting events, political rallies, etc.

Checking identification cards to verify that individuals are allowed to enter a building or area

Performing crowd control during large public events

Monitoring surveillance cameras for suspicious activity

Providing security for private businesses such as banks and retail stores by monitoring activity in store aisles or on store premises

Providing Security guard arresting power equal to local police

Providing action on drills 

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Mobile Patrol

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Protective Services vehicle patrols provide this visibility according to the client’s schedule, or randomly to eliminate predictable patterns. 

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Our full-service protection is to prevent incidents from endangering your guests, residents, personnel and property.  Frequent visits during the day and night can be a deterrent to thieves and vandals.

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Neighbourhood Patrols

Residents want to have peace of mind while in their homes.  Our mobile patrol services add a layer of security to the neighbourhood, providing preventative measures to deter neighbourhood crime and de-escalating security threats.

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Business Patrols

Businesses need protection 24 hours a day. Security patrol services handle a variety of tasks, including surveying the perimeter on a rotating basis, handling entrance and exit gates, checking alarm systems, helping employees and visitors during and after an incident, making sure employees safely reach their vehicles, initiating emergency response teams, and other actionable items to prevent security breaches.

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Parking Lots

Parking lots on business, retail, and commercial sites need comprehensive security patrol services to ward off potentially harmful threats. This includes investigating when car alarms are triggered, patrolling outside structures and lots, providing security for shuttles and other transportation, helping disabled cars with jumper cables, administering first aid when needed, and surveying all outdoor spaces.

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Construction Sites

Construction sites are notorious for having intruders on the property looking for unsecured equipment and supplies. It is not unusual to find unwanted individuals attempting to sneak onto the property of a site with ill intentions. Our security patrol services ensure no one is on the property without proper credentials. Our mobile security teams act fast in maintaining high-security standards when protecting these sites.

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Special Police Officers 

 

Our armed Special Police Officers as well as our Unarmed Special Police Officers are provided training by current law enforcement certified trainers.  

 

Special Police Officers are not only trained in the physical aspects of security but they are also trained to patrol your property with a community policing mindset.  

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The Special Police department provides advanced public order-trained officers, specialist search officers and officers trained in safe entry to buildings. These officers are generally physically fit and  have a wide range of skills including:

Counterterrorism and VIP searches

Dealing with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents (CBRN)

Recovery of victims from major incidents

Working at heights

Supporting local policing operations aimed at reducing crime and making communities feel safer

Dealing with specialist public order incidents such as riots and city centre disturbances

Conducting raids and arrests.

Assisting with house-to-house enquiries on major incidents and providing reassurance patrols in a specific area when needed.

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types of Special Police Officers and Special Detectives:

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Special Detectives and Special Criminal Investigators

Are uniformed or plainclothes investigators who gather facts and collect evidence for criminal cases. They conduct interviews, examine records, observe the activities of suspects, and participate in raids and arrests. Special detectives usually specialize in investigating one type of crime, such as homicide or fraud. Special detectives are typically assigned cases on a rotating basis and work on them until an arrest and trial are completed or until the case is dropped.

 

Special Fish and Special Game Wardens

Enforce fishing, hunting, and boating laws. They patrol fishing and hunting areas, conduct search and rescue operations, investigate complaints and accidents, and educate the public about laws about the outdoors. Federal fish and game wardens are often referred to as Federal Wildlife Special Officers.

 

Special Police and Special Sheriff's

Special patrol officers are the most common type of police and detectives and have general law enforcement duties. They wear uniforms that allow the public to easily recognize them as special police officers. They regularly patrol and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls. During patrols, special officers look for signs of criminal activity and may conduct searches and arrest suspected criminals.

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Some special police officers work only on a specific type of crime, such as narcotics. Special officers work in special units, such as horseback, motorcycle, canine corps, and special weapons and tactics Task Forces. Transit and railroad special police patrol railroad yards and transit stations. They protect property, employees, and passengers from crimes such as thefts and robberies. They remove trespassers from railroad and transit properties and check the IDs of people who try to enter secure areas.

 

 

 

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IAS provides custom solutions

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