Housing Association Services
Garde UK Ltd are market leaders in providing Security Risk Consultation and residential patrol services to Housing Associations and Local Authorities analysing current trend patterns in problematic areas.
We will collate information from local Police statistics, past data analysis from the Housing Association, resident consultations, site reconnaissance and covert and overt surveillance techniques, with this data we are able to produce a risk management report and as a result implement a bespoke patrol service taking into account budgetary requirements developing preventative solutions and action plans to mitigate risks associated to crime and nuisance reduction, including Property theft, Anti Social Behaviour, drug related issues, domestic violence and hate crime.
Our Services
- Security risk consultation advice
- Analysis of current ASB/Crime patterns including police and housing association statistics
- Site Reconnaissance
- Covert and overt surveillance techniques including Housing fraud and ASB investigation services
- Risk management reporting and formulation of business case
- Residential patrol services
- Expert Witness reporting
- Witness protection services
- Pilot projects/schemes
Benefits of Our Services
- Mitigate risks to Housing Associations regarding crime and nuisance reduction
- Analysis and interpretation of current ASB and crime statistics including domestic violence and drug related issues.
- Provide positive solutions to allow Housing associations to budget appropriately and effectively regarding crime reduction initiatives
- Bespoke patrol services taking into account budgetary requirements to ensure a visual deterrent
- All operatives performing patrols can capture evidence on body worn cameras, worn at all times
- Daily reports sent electronically to Housing association, cross referenced with CCTV and photographic images
- Patrol services have shown a significant reduction in ASB and low level criminal activity
- Increased information sharing with neighbouring Housing associations, Local Authorities and Local and regional police.
- Garde UK Ltd employ locally sourced manpower where possible therefore providing an extensive knowledge of the area, the estate, its surroundings and encouraging employment into the local community
- Strategic monitoring of the contract, including direct liaison with the appropriate Housing officer and ASB Coordinator
- Continued development of services and staff, including Hate Crime awareness, Vulnerable personal awareness, Drug and alcohol awareness, Domestic Violence Training, Law and legislation Training,
- Health and Safety Training
“South Essex Homes, working with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are currently trialling the operation of neighbourhood patrols in identified anti-social behaviour hotspots in the town. So far this has been proving to be very successful. In particular, the pilot has achieved extremely positive results in terms of disrupting and stopping anti-social behaviour in areas where there were previously problems. The presence of the neighbourhood patrol operatives on the estates has provided reassurance to residents and improved community confidence in our approach to tackling anti-social be-haviour.”