Poole, Dorset, Dorset
ASR (Dorset) - Alternative Security Resource
I am a fully licensed SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor and SIA CCTV Operator.
I am qualified level 3 Emergency at Work First Aid.
I have 30 years experience of offensive and defensive Law Enforcement, retiring from the Police in 2015 and now available as a self employed active Independent Security Operative .
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4 customer reviews
Mark
I run a commercial Business with a Retail aspect that suffered from Shoplifting. I have used Richard as a store detective as well as visible guard.
Knows his stuff, confident and not concerned about challenging & confronting suspected wrong doers.
Popular with regular customers, and incidents of shoplifting have dropped off.
Strongly recommended. He is ex Police and its like having your own private Police Force when he is about. Provided loads of free Crime Prevention advice from which I have made some improvements to prevention.
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Mrs G
I have held hospitality events, charity functions, Private parties for Special Occasions at various venues, and have used Richard of ASR Dorset every time he is available for hire.
A great depth of knowledge as an Ex Senior Police Officer with a friendly but firm approach, where I would not want anyone else. I learnt a lot from him with his suggestions around prevention & safety.
Highly motivated, observant and I knew he was good when staff tell me that he is 'proper' security and gives a service they don't often see from any other security used from elsewhere. ASR Dorset strongly recommended.
Also ..... Suggested him to a friend who runs a shop and he sorted a specific shoplifting problem in a couple of days.
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Mel Simmons
Used ASR Dorset for a quick Security Home Watch need on a vacant property. BRILLIANT. Motivated, experienced and an A1 service reflecting his knowledge & work ethic. Even the neighbours were pleased with the reassurance provided. More...
Stines
ASR Dorset were used by our family business who was suffering a Retail Theft issue. Richard very quickly resolved the problem, provided great advice on areas of crime prevention for future reference. Strongly recommended for his motivation & expertise. He is definitely not afraid to Challenge & Confront!!! More...
What do you love most about your job?
The sense of duty and ensuring that People & Property are safe
What inspired you to start your own business?
After 30 years of law enforcement, it was about using my skills and experience in a new direction.
Why should our clients choose you?
30+ years Experience, Professionalism, Friendly but Firm as necessary, Flexibility to suit your needs.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Generally I provide a physical presence for the services offered. it is impossible to physically work remotely.
I can provide advice, consulattion work remotely.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am self equipped with full range of PPE to comply with all safety requirements presented
Security (Retail, Commercial, Domestic)
Will consider all security taskings that need a physical security (Overt or Covert)
Security re Private Events (Weddings, Special Occasions, Wakes etc)
Includes taskings as directed by the Venue manager.
Presence styled to suit the occasion.
Experienced in providing independent, one man security, for low level Wedding Receptions, car park security, conflict management, private parties and Wakes (Note: I also am a self employed Funeral Undertaker and have provided discrete Security at many Funeral Services, where family/friends conflict can be a flash point)
I am a former Police Licensing Inspector and have worked with several venues from a security perspective to reduce concerns with Local Authorities over licensing complaints.
Overt/Covert Loss Prevention
Includes active Store Detective duties.
Tasking covers loss prevention, detection of offenders, the process of offenders and supporting any formal prosecution proceedings.
Professional Witness (includes observations, statement writing and evidential presentation to Tribunals/Courts.
Qualified in Covert Foot Surveillance (Police qualified) and the OIC for numerous investigations within the Police Service.
In addition was also a Case Director for prosecution decisions, Custody Inspector dealing with points of law, procedure and identification.
Statement writing and evidential packages prepared for handing to police to assist problem solving, ensure correct Police consideration, and save time and disruption to staff.
Re Problem Solving, this is relevant when repeated targeting by same perpetrators, but no co-ordinated response, physically or evidentially.
Professional Witness work involves duties where that independent witness benefits, unbiased reporting, and able to present evidentially at Court or other formal hearings.
Private Home Watch Security checks and presence
Ideal for residential homes, business units, residential complexes and any other protective defensive security provision sought.
30 years of police Experience in patrol, prevention work and challenging & confroning people where necessary.
Security Staff Assessments (Work Place Assessment or conducting Competency Based Structured Interviewing)
Prepared agreed structured assessments & interviews undertaken.
Full report for inclusion with any selection or other work based process.
Qualified Competency Based Structured Interviewer. Also a qualified Police Tutor Constable, and includes mentoring as work placed assessments.
IOSH Health & Safety qualified in Police/Security Work practices and environments.
Legal Assistant
Services on behalf of solicitors, insurance companies, brokers, etc include process serving, administraion of Personal Injury & Civil Litigation agreements, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Insurance admin, Accident/scene investigation, person locating etc
RETAIL THEFT Awareness Presentations
As Public Speaker, a presentation for retailers, staff, new to security on Retail theft, - the what, how, when and who staff/security may need to be aware of.
Powerpoint presentation.
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