Patrol Services Comparison

When a company is truly local, issues are resolved quickly and with less headache — no endless phone trees or corporate/bureaucratic red tape to wade through.

Larger security companies can be difficult to deal with even if they have a local branch office. Actual leadership is often elsewhere, and in many cases, Reno clients are treated with lower priority.

Security companies that don't have bloated executive suites run more efficiently, providing better value and more responsive client support.

Corporate service providers often assign only a single manager to handle all accounts in an entire region, where only the largest, most lucrative accounts receive priority care.

The majority of security companies compete solely on price and rely on brutally undercutting each other to win clients.

As a result, most firms are unwilling to present their rates openly; what you're billed often depends on how much the company thinks you can squeeze out (and what they can get away with).

Security companies tend to spread themselves extremely thin, advertising a long list of services and capabilities they don't actually have. It's a common approach in the security industry — land the contract first, then figure out how to fulfill it (or outsource it to another company).

When a security company claims they can do anything and everything, it's often a red flag that says they do none of it well.

Although a work permit is legally required for security personnel, state standards are extremely lax. Even individuals with serious criminal records may obtain licensure — and regularly do.

Consequently, the quality of your security personnel depends almost entirely on a company's self-imposed standards for (and investment into) pre-employment background screening and vetting procedures.

Nevada law does not require any formal training for the vast majority of security, and high-quality training is an expense most companies either can't afford or don't care to take on.

Just like officer vetting, the quality of training your security has is almost entirely dependent on a company's self-imposed standards and level of investment.

Body-worn cameras (BWC) are a hallmark of professionalism in the public safety industry, providing accountability and critical evidence.

Despite widespread implementation among law enforcement, most security firms refuse to invest in bodycams, or opt for low-budget models that are prone to failure and tampering.

No matter what a company claims, the quality (or existence) of a body camera program reveals their actual commitment to accountability and transparency.

Patrol vehicles aren’t just transportation—they’re a statement. Cheap compacts and beat-up surplus cars send the wrong message.

A well-built fleet commands respect and presents an effective visual deterrence.

Many companies rely on cheap, amateur systems that have no real adjustability; they’re either too dim to be useful or so harsh they’re distracting.

A properly designed system should provide balanced visibility and flexible functionality. For example, a dedicated flood mode can be invaluable during a power outage or in dark areas of your property, turning a patrol vehicle into a beacon of safety and deterrence.

Most security vehicles are empty shells, lacking even basic equipment to deliver help when it's needed.

A properly equipped patrol vehicle carries tools for traffic control, first aid supplies, safety gear, and other resources that allow officers to respond effectively to a variety of situations.

A true patrol vehicle functions as a mobile command center, putting vital tools directly in the officer’s hands.

From navigation and reporting technology to real-time communication, these systems determine how efficiently — and effectively — a security company can patrol, protect, and respond.