We’re trusted, because we’ve earned it.  We are the only Police preferred supplier for our Key Holding & Emergency Response Service via the official police security initiative Secured by Design.

In the case of an alarm or emergency, GMS Security, part of the GMS Group, will deploy trained staff to react quickly, professionally and confidently.  Full internal and external patrols and checks will re-secure your property or alert and liaise with a key-holder or the emergency services.

Temporary key-holding & alarm response contracts available during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Accredited to BS7984, GMS Security, part of the GMS Group, promise to respond to all alarms or emergencies within 60 minutes. We’ll manage the entire call out processes to completion, including repairs and only disturb you if necessary.

Our SIA licensed team provide a rapid response service to any out of hours incidents removing any risks to you and your team.

All client keys are held in accordance with British Standards.

All responses are fully audited via car trackers and monitored communications with our alarm receiving centre.

Key reasons for using the GMS Key holding service:

• Make sure your business operates efficiently with minimum disruption and downtime

• SIA Licensed officers attend all alarm activations

• Full audit trails utilising car tracker & RFID technology

• Eliminates potential corporate manslaughter prosecution

• Manages risk by not exposing employees

• Reports carried out in real time, with state-of-the-art technology

• Receive an email report as soon as our officer has responded to your alarm activation, including photos

• SelectaDNA forensic asset marking kit included with most key-holding contracts

• Possible reduction in insurance premiums

• £50 of your annual service charge is proudly donated to Kaleidoscope Plus Group, our health & wellbeing charity

• Annual Service charge from only £1 per day