Security consulting is often the introductory service provided by SMG in its quest to present the best and most practical solution to the security challenges facing business and industry today. Whether it is a complete assessment of the security program or component thereof, SMG provides solutions by recommending the best security practices, procedures and systems available.

Our senior consultants have the experience, expertise and resources to assist clients on the full range of security issues. Below is a partial list of the consulting services we offer:

Security Assessments
Security assessments consider the client's need to protect people and assets, exposure to crime, experience with breaches of security and overall business risk. They involve a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the client's entire security program, including:

Security Organization

Policy, procedures and practices

Site and facility access control

Employee and visitor identification issues

Electronic security systems (alarms, card access, and CCTV)

Allocation and distribution of security personnel, and post orders

Security control center and emergency communications system

Crime trend and service impact

Assessment can be specific to physical security, protection of intellectual property or executive protection. The goal is to determine effectiveness of the existing security program and what enhancements are needed to minimize criminal opportunities, demonstrate security consciousness, and thwart criminal acts.

Security Program Development
SMG can assist clients in the development of their security program. Typical areas of focus are:

Critical security policies, i. e. workplace threat/violence prevention policy

Physical and information security standards and specifications

Vendor request for proposals to enhance security operations

Security guard allocation and distribution plans, and post orders

Employee training programs

Program Implementation
SMG can assist clients in all phases of their security program implementation:

Employee training on critical security procedures

Complete security program administration

Proposal analysis and vendor selection

Project management

We can place employees on the client's site on a full or part-time basis to provide the full range of security management services.

Crisis Management Services
SMG has the consulting expertise to assist clients in the development of a crisis management plan and to assist in the variety of crisis situations that occur in business and industry today. Our role is in the assessment and management of an event, and recovery from it.

We believe our services are particularly cost effective considering our experience in minimizing disruption to company processes, maintaining business continuity and hastening recovery to normal business operations in the following areas:

Labor management disputes and job actions

Workplace threats/violence

Man-made and natural disasters that can interrupt business operations

Nefarious business competitor actions