Traditional On-Site Physical Guarding vs. Swissguard’s Guarding Solution

Did you know that having surveillance cameras can deter crime by 50 percent?

If you are concerned about security for your business or residential property, you may be wondering which is more effective: on-site security guards or off-site remote guarding with surveillance cameras.

At Swissguard, we have developed the future of off-site remote surveillance. Keep reading for a detailed side-by-side comparison of traditional manned guarding vs Swissguard’s state-of-the-art monitoring solution.

Reactive Vs. Proactive

On-site physical security guards are part of the old, reactive style of guarding. Reactive guarding means that in most instances, guards must wait for the crime to occur before sounding the alarm. This is inefficient and does little to prevent damage or loss of property.

In many cases, reactive guarding can even allow the criminals to make their getaway.  Traditional security cameras are not much better. They are often used to simply record the crime on a video feed for later viewing.

What is the alternative to reactive guarding? It’s a solution called proactive guarding, and Swissguard’s highly-advanced system is the perfect example.

At Swissguard, we use a combination of real guards and Artificial Intelligence to proactively prevent crimes before they can occur. Our security personnel constantly views your live camera feed and assesses for possible risks.

When they spot suspicious behavior, they immediately refer the case to their Supervisors. These experienced Supervisors analyze the situation and alert local law enforcement within minutes.

Assisting this team of trained personnel is an advanced system of military-grade AI. This Artificial Intelligence is able to identify suspicious activities and analyze them for potential threats. It is also able to recognize and identify Wanted Criminals.

This state-of-the-art human and tech combo makes Swissguard the ideal security solution of the future. In many cases, before the suspect even leaves the property, the police are on the scene, making the arrest.

One Pair Of Eyes Vs. Many

When you rely on manned security, you are limited to one pair of eyes. On-site guards cannot be in every place at once. They may roam around the property, but this still leaves unavoidable blind spots.

These blind spots are open doors for criminal activity. 

With off-site remote guarding through Swissguard, we are able to see every area of your property. Our highly-trained guards monitor your surveillance cameras 24/7. All suspicious activity is reported to our guarding Supervisors, who have a minimum of five years of law enforcement experience. 

Check out our case studies for detailed reports and actual evidence of Swissguard’s success. 

Confrontational Vs. Discreet 

Traditional on-site guarding systems rely on alarms and physical monitoring. Both of these methods are confrontational and counterproductive.

Loud physical alarms react to a crime and warn the suspect to make their getaway. By the time the police arrive, the suspect may be far from the scene.

When a human guard is on-site watching for potential threats and unusual activity, criminals become suspicious. They know they are being monitored. In these situations, they can become confrontational and even violent.

Off-site remote guarding provides a discreet alternative to traditional guarding. Security discretion keeps clients comfortable and relaxed. Meanwhile, Swissguard proactively watches for unwanted activity.

There is also no need for an alarm raised on-site because Swissguard is the alarm. We are better than a motion sensor because we constantly monitor all of your live camera streams. In this way, we are able to identify suspicious behaviors, people, or objects immediately.

When our guards identify a security breach, the manually raised alarm is sent to our processing centers. These centers are UL-Listed and Five-Diamond certified by The Monitoring Association. 

Our three-layer alarm confirmation process results in a very low rate of false alarms. This keeps local law enforcement eager to work alongside Swissguard. When we call the police for you, they quickly respond.

We are even able to give relevant information to first responders. 

Expensive Vs. Cost-Effective

On-site 24/7 guards can cost up to $25-30/hour. This expense grows when you add the cost of human resources, training, coffee breaks, and vacation days. In addition, it is often necessary to employ a whole team of guards to roam the site and provide constant surveillance. 

These factors and many more make on-site guarding cost-ineffective.

Swissguard provides 24/7 active monitoring for a fraction of the cost. One area monitored by up to ten cameras can cost as little as $7 an hour.  We neither do not charge any hidden onboarding or setup fees. 

For this low price, you receive top-quality service. Our highly competent guarding personnel receives ongoing training to ensure top-notch threat detection. 

You will also save money by not needing to update your current surveillance system. Why? Because Swissguard’s plug-and-play system works with +90 percent of security cameras. 

Check out our FAQs for more information.

Human Error Vs. The Perfect System

On-site guards must physically interact with suspects in high-stress situations. The guards are tense because they may be in physical danger. As a result, they could react with poor judgment.

Liability in these situations becomes an unwelcome hassle. Who is responsible for the guard’s behavior–the guard, the employer, or the contractor? What types of force are the guards authorized to use?

Company guards often experience fatigue, which can make them less alert. They are also susceptible to being tricked or distracted. Sometimes new or disgruntled company guards even team up with criminals to help commit the crimes.

None of these issues is a problem with off-site remote guarding. Our professional Swissguard personnel handles every situation from afar. This enables them to make decisions with perfectly clear reasoning and judgment. 

At Swissguard, our off-site monitoring guards work on shifts of only 45 minutes. This means that every 45 minutes the guards watching your cameras are swapped for new, rested guards. In this way, there are always fresh eyes watching your property.  

Swissguard: Your Ideal Monitoring Solution

Off-site security monitoring has many advantages over on-site guarding. Here at Swissguard, we provide proactive crime prevention at a fraction of the cost.

Our highly-trained guards are always fresh and alert. Your camera feeds are constantly, actively monitored. And we use advanced AI to help identify threats and suspects. 

Swissguard’s monitoring solution is discreet and effective. For more information or to schedule your free consultation, contact us today!