Why use this tool?
Many sites pay for full-time guarding across every period when a hybrid model — combining patrols, CCTV monitoring and targeted response — could deliver equal or better protection at a lower cost.
This review helps you test whether a blended approach is worth exploring for your site, based on specific questions about your operating pattern, risk profile and existing infrastructure.
Who should use this?
Before you begin
This review compares security models indicatively. It helps inform planning discussions but should not replace a formal site survey and service design process.
Second-stage review
Hybrid Security Review
Start with a traditional guarding benchmark, then review whether a more proportionate SPS model may be suitable. This can include options such as remote CCTV monitoring and response support where CCTV exists or could be installed, out-of-hours visibility matters, and full guarding may not be proportionate across every period. Answer a few short questions so we can produce an indicative SPS Security Model Review for on-screen planning.
Town / postcode area
A simple location reference helps SPS understand regional fit and follow-up needs.
Understanding your results
After completing the review, you receive:
A comparison of guarding-only versus hybrid models for your site
Indicative cost implications of switching
Risk and coverage notes for each model
A personalised review report you can share
Limitations: This is an indicative comparison. A professional site review is required before making contractual changes.
Common mistakes to avoid
Assuming hybrid means lower quality
A well-designed hybrid model with CCTV, patrols and response can outperform static guarding on coverage and visibility.
Not checking existing CCTV capability
Hybrid models work best where monitored CCTV exists or can be installed. Without it, patrols and guarding carry more of the burden.
What happens next?
Review the comparison report and share with stakeholders.
Use the Guarding Estimator to benchmark the guarding-only cost.
Contact SPS Security to discuss the hybrid option for your site.
Hybrid Security Review — FAQs
A hybrid model combines guarding with patrols, CCTV monitoring and response — providing coverage across different risk periods without the cost of full-time officers everywhere.
Yes. No login, no obligation.
Yes. A personalised comparison report is generated at the end of the review.
Services commonly recommended
Based on your results, one or more of these services may strengthen your security arrangements.