There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) is having an increasingly transformative impact on the security industry today.

With the number of social disturbance incidents rising at alarming rates in recent years, enhanced security solutions that safeguard your property—and the working conditions for manned guards—are top of mind for many clients.

Leveraging advanced technologies like our solar-powered mobile surveillance units (MSUs) featuring video analytics, AI-driven threat detection, dynamic LED lighting, two-way voice response, and ever-improving video quality electronic security systems are evolving with enhanced force multiplier capabilities, as exemplified by GardaWorld’s new Hybrid Security Solutions.  
  
National Vice President of GardaWorld Security Systems and Technology, Scott Young, says the implications of AI are indeed significant, especially when integrated as part of GardaWorld’s complete security system.   

Here’s how:  

1. Hybrid Security empowers guards like never before with “eyes-everywhere” capabilities.  

As security threats evolve, explains Young, having “eyes everywhere” becomes challenging, even for the most highly trained security guards. Hybrid Security enhances the situational awareness of patrolling guards by arming them with AI-powered technologies that supercharge their ability to detect threats earlier to better protect your property, people and information.   

2. Hybrid Security effectively addresses labour shortage issues.   

Nowadays, recruitment is a real challenge,” says Young. “During the pandemic, people found other ways to make money, and obviously, security guards can’t work from home: Our clients need people who are willing to be on the frontline in grocery stores and office towers,” he explains. “AI can help provide more attractive working conditions for security guards, and it can also help security service companies with recruiting, by making the profession more appealing to individuals who are eager to contribute to public safety.”   

3. Hybrid Security can be seamlessly tailored to your needs.  

Designed to be a flexible, mix-and-match service that can be tailored to your specific security needs, Hybrid Security provides an optimized solution that can be seamlessly integrated with your current security program. “Most security clients currently use competing services for security systems, and they can easily integrate Hybrid Security into their guarding teams to provide a total security solution for their clients,” says Young.   

4. Hybrid Security provides a cost-effective solution. 

“The cost of labour is going up, which means the cost of a security guard is going up, and safety is a concern for many companies across Canada,” says Young. By applying Hybrid Security technology to your program, you’re minimizing the costs of manned guarding hours, enhancing visibility in your business operations, and ultimately improving safety in your business environment.