Who we protect

Every industry has its own people and pressures. We train our officers for yours. Open any industry to see the challenges we solve and the services we recommend.

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Commercial and office

Commercial propertyKeeping offices, shops and warehouses safe, during business hours and long after.

Commercial properties face theft, vandalism, trespassing and liability risks that change by the hour. Shepherd builds a program combining on-site officers, mobile patrols and alarm response to fit your property and budget.

Property managers receive clear daily reports they can share with owners and tenants.

Challenges we solve

Theft and shoplifting. Visible officers and patrols that deter crime before it happens.
After-hours risk. Mobile patrols, lock-ups and alarm response when buildings are empty.
Tenant experience. Courteous officers who help tenants and visitors feel safe.
Liability. Documented patrols and incident reports that protect owners.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Unarmed security guards · Alarm response · Access control and concierge security · Opening and locking up buildings · Parking enforcement

Corporate officesA professional front desk and a secure building, without making employees feel watched.

Your lobby officer is often the first person a client, candidate or delivery driver meets. We staff it with officers who check visitors in politely, know your badge rules and keep tailgaters out without making a scene.

After hours, the same program shifts to patrols, door checks and alarm response, so your floors stay secure when the last employee goes home.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Tailgating and badge sharing. Officers watch entry points and enforce badge rules consistently, every day.
Visitor management. Friendly, organized check-in for guests, contractors and deliveries.
After-hours exposure. Scheduled floor checks and alarm response once the building empties.
Workplace violence planning. Officers trained in de-escalation who fit into your California workplace violence prevention plan.

Recommended services

Access control and concierge security · Unarmed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response · Opening and locking up buildings

Banks and financialCalm, visible officers who deter robbery and protect staff, customers and cash.

Financial branches need security that customers notice but don't fear. Our officers greet customers, watch the lobby and parking lot, and know your opening, closing and cash-handling procedures.

We follow your institution's robbery and emergency procedures to the letter, and every shift is documented for your compliance and audit teams.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Robbery deterrence. A visible, professional officer is one of the strongest deterrents a branch can have.
Opening and closing. Escorts and area checks during the moments staff are most exposed.
ATM and parking areas. Patrols of ATMs, drive-throughs and lots before and after hours.
Audit-ready records. Time-stamped reports your compliance team can file without rewriting.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Armed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Technology campusesSecurity that protects people, prototypes and data, and fits a modern workplace culture.

Tech campuses are open by design, with cafés, shared spaces and a steady flow of visitors. Our officers keep that openness intact while protecting labs, equipment rooms and executive areas.

We work with your facilities and security teams on badge access, visitor policies and event days, and we report in the format your team already uses.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Open floor plans. Discreet access control that keeps restricted areas restricted.
Hardware and prototype theft. Checkpoint tours of labs, loading docks and storage rooms.
Large events and launches. Extra officers for all-hands meetings, launches and visitor days.
Executive visibility. Low-profile protection for leaders when it's needed.

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Access control and concierge security · Unarmed security guards · Event security · Executive protection

Biotech and life sciencesCareful, procedure-driven officers for labs, research buildings and sensitive materials.

Research facilities protect work that can take years to replace. Our officers follow your lab access rules, escort visitors and contractors, and watch for the small signs that something is out of place.

Overnight, we check freezers, alarms and access points on a fixed tour, and we escalate equipment alerts exactly as your on-call procedures say.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Restricted lab access. Strict, consistent enforcement of who can enter which areas.
Overnight monitoring. GPS-verified tours of critical rooms, with any alerts escalated immediately.
Contractor control. Escorts and sign-in for vendors and maintenance crews.
Confidentiality. Officers who understand that what they see on site stays on site.

Recommended services

Access control and concierge security · Unarmed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Retail and hospitality

Hotels and hospitalitySecurity that keeps guests safe and comfortable, and protects your reputation.

Hotel guests expect to feel both welcome and safe. Shepherd officers are selected and trained for hospitality, providing a professional presence in lobbies, garages, pools and event spaces without disrupting the guest experience.

We work closely with your front desk and management teams so incidents are handled quickly and discreetly.

Challenges we solve

Guest safety. Visible patrols of floors, garages and amenities around the clock.
Trespassing. Polite, firm handling of unauthorized visitors in lobbies and common areas.
Events and banquets. Added coverage for weddings, conferences and high-profile guests.
Reputation. Discreet incident handling and clear reports for management.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Event security · Access control and concierge security · Executive protection

Retail storesOfficers who reduce theft and keep your staff safe, while customers still feel welcome.

Retail theft has become more organized and, at times, more aggressive. A professional officer at the entrance changes the math for would-be thieves and gives your staff someone to call on.

Our officers observe, deter and document. They follow your store's policy on stops and recovery, and they are trained to de-escalate rather than chase.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Organized retail theft. Visible deterrence and detailed incident reports for loss prevention and police.
Staff safety. An officer who steps in calmly when a customer becomes threatening.
Opening and closing. Coverage when staff are counting cash or locking up.
Parking lots. Patrols that keep cars, carts and customers safe after dark.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Armed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Shopping centersConsistent patrols that keep tenants, shoppers and parking lots safe from opening to close.

A shopping center is only as attractive as its parking lot feels at night. We provide foot, vehicle and on-site officers who know your tenants, your trouble spots and your loitering rules.

Property managers get one report covering the whole center, so you can see patterns and share them with tenants.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Loitering and trespass. Fair, consistent enforcement of your property rules.
Vehicle break-ins. Unpredictable lot patrols during the hours thieves prefer.
Tenant support. Officers who check in with store managers and respond to their calls.
Holiday crowds. Extra coverage for the busiest weeks of the year.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Unarmed security guards · Event security · Alarm response · Parking enforcement

Restaurants and nightlifeDoor staff and officers who keep the night fun and stop trouble before it starts.

Most problems at a bar or restaurant start small: a guest who has had too much, an argument at the door, a crowd on the sidewalk. Our officers notice early and calm things down.

We check IDs, manage lines and capacity, and help your staff close safely at the end of the night.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

ID checks and capacity. Careful ID checks and accurate counts at the door.
De-escalation. Officers trained to talk people down, not throw them out.
Closing time. Coverage while guests leave and staff cash out.
Neighbor relations. Managing lines and noise so the neighborhood stays on your side.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Event security · Armed security guards · Mobile patrol services

Grocery and pharmacySteady, friendly officers who protect high-theft items and keep staff safe.

Grocery stores and pharmacies are open long hours and carry products that are easy to resell. A familiar officer at the front reduces theft and gives cashiers and pharmacists peace of mind.

Our officers know your store policy on stops, follow it exactly and write reports that help your loss prevention team.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

High-theft products. Watching the aisles and items that disappear most.
Pharmacy counters. A visible presence where staff handle controlled medications.
Long hours. Reliable coverage for early openings and late closings.
Customer disputes. Calm intervention when a disagreement turns heated.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Armed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Cannabis dispensariesLicensed officers for cannabis retailers, deliveries and cultivation sites.

California cannabis rules require licensed retailers to have security in place, and the cash and product on hand make dispensaries a target. Our officers are registered with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and understand how regulated businesses operate.

We check IDs at the door, watch the sales floor and parking lot, and support secure opening, closing and transfer routines. Your compliance team gets detailed, time-stamped reports.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

ID and age checks. Consistent checks at the entrance for every customer.
Cash and product. Coverage during openings, closings and transfers.
Regulatory records. Reports that support your state and local compliance files.
After-hours burglary. Alarm response and patrols when the store is closed.

Recommended services

Armed security guards · Unarmed security guards · Alarm response · Mobile patrol services

Auto dealershipsOvernight protection for vehicles, parts and catalytic converters.

A dealership lot holds millions of dollars in vehicles behind little more than a chain. Thieves target catalytic converters, wheels and keys, usually in the middle of the night.

We combine on-site officers or mobile patrols with checkpoint tours of the lot and service bays, and you see every round in the morning report.

How security officers support your SB 553 workplace violence prevention plan

Challenges we solve

Catalytic converter theft. Unpredictable overnight patrols of the lot.
Key and vehicle theft. Checks of key boxes, service bays and gates.
Large open lots. Vehicle patrols that cover ground a single camera cannot.
Vandalism. Quick response and photo documentation for insurance.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Unarmed security guards · Alarm response · Armed security guards · Remote video monitoring

Industrial and infrastructure

Warehouses and logisticsGatehouse officers, yard checks and patrols that keep freight moving and secure.

Warehouses run on schedules, and a theft or a blocked gate can ripple through your whole supply chain. Our officers log trucks in and out, check seals and paperwork, and keep the yard organized.

Overnight, we patrol docks, fences and trailers, and every checkpoint is GPS-verified so you know the rounds actually happened.

Challenges we solve

Cargo and trailer theft. Yard patrols and seal checks on trailers and containers.
Gate control. Accurate driver logs and paperwork checks at the gatehouse.
Large perimeters. Vehicle patrols of fences, docks and back lots.
Night shifts. Coverage that matches your operating hours, including weekends.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Access control and concierge security · Alarm response · Remote video monitoring

Manufacturing and industrialOfficers who understand plant safety, shift changes and controlled access.

Industrial sites mix valuable equipment, hazardous areas and hundreds of people changing shifts. Our officers follow your safety rules and personal protective equipment requirements as closely as your own staff.

We handle gate access, contractor sign-in, perimeter patrols and fire watch when your systems are down for maintenance.

Challenges we solve

Shift changes. Smooth, controlled entry and exit when crowds are largest.
Contractor safety. Sign-in and escorts that follow your safety orientation rules.
Metal and equipment theft. Patrols of storage yards and remote buildings.
System outages. Fire watch during sprinkler or alarm maintenance.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Access control and concierge security · Fire watch services · Mobile patrol services

Data centersDisciplined, procedure-first officers for facilities where every entry matters.

Data centers depend on strict access control and perfect records. Our officers follow your entry procedures exactly, verify identity at each layer and log every visitor and escort.

We staff security operations desks, run perimeter and interior tours and support the audits your customers require.

Challenges we solve

Layered access control. ID checks, escorts and logs at every access point.
Audit requirements. Clean, complete records for customer and compliance audits.
24/7 operations. Consistent, fully staffed shifts every hour of the year.
Perimeter integrity. Fence, gate and camera-blind-spot patrols.

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Access control and concierge security · Unarmed security guards · Armed security guards · Mobile patrol services

Utilities and critical infrastructurePatrols and on-site officers for substations, solar sites, water facilities and telecom equipment.

Remote infrastructure sites are hard to watch and costly to repair. Copper theft, vandalism and trespassing can cause outages far beyond the fence line.

We provide scheduled and random patrols, on-site officers during construction or high-risk periods, and fast alarm response, with photos and GPS records from every visit.

Challenges we solve

Copper and metal theft. Unpredictable patrols that make remote sites harder targets.
Remote locations. Vehicle patrols planned around distance and response time.
Construction phases. On-site officers while equipment and materials are exposed.
Outage risk. Immediate escalation to your operations center when something is wrong.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Armed security guards · Alarm response · Construction site security · Remote video monitoring

Vacant propertiesKeep empty buildings and land free of squatters, vandalism and theft.

An empty building attracts attention quickly. Within days, people may try to break in, strip copper or set up camp, and every incident adds cost and liability.

We secure vacant buildings and lots with patrols, door and lock checks, and on-site officers when the risk is high. Each visit is photographed and logged for owners, lenders and insurers.

Challenges we solve

Squatting and trespass. Regular checks that catch entry early, before it becomes occupancy.
Copper and fixture theft. Interior and exterior checks of vulnerable areas.
Fire risk. Fire watch when systems are shut off or damaged.
Insurance requirements. Photo-documented visits that satisfy insurer conditions.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Fire watch services · Alarm response · Unarmed security guards · Vacant property checks · Remote video monitoring

Wineries and agriculturePatrols for vineyards, wineries, farms and tasting rooms across Northern California.

Rural properties face theft of equipment, fuel and crops, often far from the nearest neighbor. Tasting rooms and harvest events bring large crowds onto working farms.

We provide vehicle patrols of large properties, event security for tastings and festivals, and fire watch during dry-season equipment outages.

Challenges we solve

Equipment and fuel theft. Unpredictable patrols of barns, yards and fuel tanks.
Large, remote acreage. Vehicle patrols planned around distance.
Tasting room events. Event officers for weekends, releases and festivals.
Fire season. Fire watch when alarm or suppression systems are down.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Event security · Fire watch services · Alarm response

Residential and community

HOAs and residentialPatrols residents notice, and reports your board can actually use.

Residents want to feel safe at home, and boards want proof their security budget is working. Shepherd provides gatehouse officers, community patrols and parking enforcement, with reports that make board meetings easy.

Our officers get to know your community, its residents and its rules, so they can respond appropriately and respectfully.

Challenges we solve

Package theft and break-ins. Regular patrols of buildings, garages and common areas.
Parking problems. Consistent parking enforcement according to your community rules.
Gate access. Gatehouse officers who verify guests and contractors.
Board accountability. Monthly summaries that show exactly what your officers did.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Unarmed security guards · Access control and concierge security · Alarm response · Parking enforcement

Apartments and multifamilyPatrols and courtesy officers that make residents feel at home and keep trouble out.

Residents want to feel safe walking from the garage to their door. We provide courtesy officers, nightly patrols and parking enforcement that follows your community rules.

Property managers get a clear morning report with photos, so you can answer resident concerns with facts.

Challenges we solve

Package theft. Lobby and mailroom checks during peak delivery hours.
Garage break-ins. Unpredictable patrols of parking areas.
Unauthorized parking. Fair enforcement of your posted parking rules.
Noise and nuisance calls. An officer who responds so your staff doesn't have to.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Unarmed security guards · Access control and concierge security · Alarm response · Parking enforcement

Senior livingPatient, kind officers who protect residents and help families feel at ease.

Senior communities need security officers with patience and good judgment. Our officers greet visitors, help keep wandering residents safe and respond calmly when someone needs help.

We work closely with your care staff, follow your visitor and emergency procedures, and keep families informed through your team.

Challenges we solve

Visitor screening. Warm, consistent check-in for family and vendors.
Resident safety. Awareness of exits and residents who may wander.
Night coverage. Reliable overnight patrols of buildings and grounds.
Emergencies. Officers who stay calm and follow your procedures.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Access control and concierge security · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Houses of worshipRespectful protection for services, schools and community events.

Places of worship want to stay open and welcoming. Our officers greet members and guests warmly while staying alert to anything that seems wrong.

We provide coverage for weekly services, holidays, weddings, funerals and community events, and we can help you review your emergency plans.

Challenges we solve

Open doors. A welcoming presence that still watches every entrance.
Holidays and large services. Extra officers when attendance peaks.
Parking and grounds. Patrols before, during and after services.
Vandalism and hate incidents. Documentation and response that supports police reports.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Event security · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response · Opening and locking up buildings

Public and institutional

HealthcareOfficers who can calm a tense waiting room, protect your staff and respect patient privacy.

Healthcare security requires a different approach. Officers must protect staff from violence, support patients and families under stress, and respect privacy, often all at once.

Shepherd officers assigned to healthcare sites receive additional training in de-escalation, patient privacy and supporting your workplace violence prevention program.

Challenges we solve

Workplace violence. Calm, trained officers who de-escalate tense situations in emergency departments and waiting rooms.
Patient privacy. Officers trained to respect patient confidentiality at every step.
Open campuses. Access control for sensitive areas without making the hospital feel closed off.
24/7 operations. Consistent coverage across every shift, including nights and weekends.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Access control and concierge security · Mobile patrol services · Armed security guards

Schools and campusesA calm, familiar presence that students, parents and staff can trust.

Schools need security that protects students without creating a tense environment. Shepherd officers assigned to campuses are selected for their temperament and trained in de-escalation and working respectfully with young people.

We coordinate with administrators on visitor procedures, events and emergency plans.

Challenges we solve

Visitor management. Front office and entry support so only authorized visitors enter.
Events and athletics. Added coverage for games, dances and graduations.
After-hours protection. Patrols and alarm response when campuses are closed.
Positive climate. Officers who build trust with students and staff.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Event security · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Government and public sectorLicensed officers for public buildings, agencies and special districts.

Public facilities must be open to everyone and safe for everyone. Our officers handle screening, lobby control and patrols with courtesy and strict attention to policy.

Shepherd is a California small business. Our vendor page lists our insurance, registrations and the other information procurement teams usually ask for.

Challenges we solve

Public lobbies. Courteous screening and clear direction for visitors.
Policy compliance. Officers who follow written post orders exactly.
Records and reporting. Documentation that meets public-agency standards.
Public meetings. Calm coverage for hearings and community events.

Recommended services

Access control and concierge security · Unarmed security guards · Armed security guards · Event security · Opening and locking up buildings

Transportation and transitOfficers for stations, parking structures, terminals and fleet yards.

Transit sites see heavy foot traffic and long hours. Our officers keep platforms, lobbies and yards safe, help riders and visitors, and respond quickly to incidents.

We also secure bus and fleet yards overnight, where vehicles and fuel are frequent targets.

Challenges we solve

High foot traffic. Visible officers who help and deter at the same time.
Fleet yards. Overnight patrols of vehicles, fuel and parts.
Fare and access areas. Support for your access and conduct policies.
Emergency response. Officers who coordinate with dispatch and first responders.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Mobile patrol services · Access control and concierge security · Alarm response

Parking garages and lotsPatrols that reduce car break-ins and help drivers feel safe after dark.

Parking garages are where many people feel least safe. Regular, visible patrols reduce break-ins, discourage loitering and give drivers someone to ask for help.

We offer vehicle, foot and bike patrols, escorts on request and parking enforcement under your posted rules.

Challenges we solve

Vehicle break-ins. Unpredictable patrols of every level and stairwell.
Loitering. Fair, consistent enforcement of property rules.
Driver safety. Escorts and help for drivers late at night.
Lighting and hazards. Reports of broken lights, gates and cameras.

Recommended services

Mobile patrol services · Unarmed security guards · Alarm response · Access control and concierge security · Parking enforcement · Opening and locking up buildings

Museums and cultural venuesGallery officers who protect collections and help visitors enjoy them.

Museum officers protect irreplaceable work while answering visitor questions all day. We train our officers on your gallery rules, bag policies and emergency procedures.

We also staff openings, galas and after-hours rentals, when crowds are larger and the rules change.

Challenges we solve

Collection protection. Attentive gallery coverage and enforcement of touch and photo rules.
Visitor experience. Officers who give directions and help with a smile.
Special events. Extra coverage for galas, openings and rentals.
After-hours. Patrols and alarm response when galleries are closed.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Event security · Access control and concierge security · Alarm response

Film and productionSet security that protects equipment, talent and locations, day or night.

Productions move fast and often shoot on public streets or in borrowed locations. Our officers secure equipment trucks, hold perimeters, manage onlookers and watch base camp overnight.

We can staff a single overnight equipment watch or an entire multi-day shoot, and we adjust as call times change.

Challenges we solve

Overnight equipment. Officers watching trucks, trailers and gear between shoot days.
Crowd and fan control. Polite perimeter control on public locations.
Talent privacy. Discreet protection for cast and key crew.
Changing schedules. Flexible staffing that follows the call sheet.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Event security · Executive protection · Mobile patrol services

Fitness centersA friendly front desk presence and safe parking lots for early and late workouts.

Gyms open early and close late, and members want to feel safe at 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. Our officers help with check-in, watch the locker room entrances and parking lot, and respond to medical or behavior issues.

Overnight, 24-hour gyms benefit from patrols that check in on staff and members.

Challenges we solve

Locker and vehicle theft. Patrols of locker room entrances and the lot.
Member conduct. Calm help when a dispute starts on the floor.
Late-night hours. Coverage when only one staff member is on duty.
Access control. Support for membership and guest check-in rules.

Recommended services

Unarmed security guards · Access control and concierge security · Mobile patrol services · Alarm response

Don't see your type of property? Tell us about it. We build every plan around the site.

Let's take a look at your property.

The site assessment is free. You'll get a written plan with clear pricing, and you're under no obligation to sign.

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