More than just another security company.

We're Crime Reduction Specialists!

Are you tired of the same old security, doing things the same way as they've done for decades? Criminals evolve and so do we.

We guarantee a noticeable difference in crime on your property in as little as 30 days.*

Most security companies send you a basic guard that does the same basic things that security has done for the past 20, 30, 40 years or more. They’re basically night watchmen. At Blackwatch, we stay up-to-date on the latest crime trends for your area, and study how they go about committing these crimes. What are the criminals’ objectives? What tools, strategies, and contingencies do they have in place? How do they evade detection and escape without being caught? These are the questions we ask and find answers to. From these answers, we develop our own strategies to not only deter and prevent these crimes, but to catch, arrest, and convict these criminals and get them off the street.

Why BLACKWATCH?

BLACKWATCH professionals are experienced and trained in all areas of security and public safety. From de-escalation and verbal judo, to more aggressive techniques when warranted. They are trained to handle emergencies from medical to fire to criminal to active shooter response. We guarantee a noticeable difference in crime on your property within 30 days*. Our security professionals are military, law enforcement, and security veterans with years of experience in the field. Most security companies provide only ‘observe and report’ security. This does nothing to lower your crime rate and does nothing to ensure your employees and customers feel safe. 

Our Training:

Denver has the highest training standards in the State. Denver requires that guards be trained in ‘Duties of a Security Guard’, ‘Communication Protocols and Procedures’, ‘Interaction with Law Enforcement’, and ‘Use of Force’. We go above and beyond Denver’s training standards to include De-escalation and Techniques, Verbal Response, Response Tactics, Disarming, Self-defense, Arrest Control Techniques, Laws, and many other topics. Aside from their initial training, our professionals get more training in the field. All trainers are from military security, military police, or from the law enforcement community.

Specializing in High Risk, High Profile, and High Value Sites

  • High Risk – These are sites located in high crime areas or sites in which crime is high on location.

  • High Profile – Sites which may be targeted for effect such as religious sites (churches, synagogues, or mosques), sites in which large crowds tend to gather, and other sites in which an attack could be made for making headlines or promoting messages of hate.

  • High Value – Sites that have higher than average value on the property. These could include banks, jewelers, museums, etc.

*30-day guarantee in crime reduction only if client follows our recommendations and allows us to operate at our fullest potential.

Specializing in the Following:

  • Facility and property security (residential, commercial, industrial, government, schools, houses of worship/religious centers)
  • Personnel security
  • Close protection/executive protection (all types)
  • Asset protection
  • Termination security
  • Asset recovery
  • Transportation escort
  • News/media crew security
  • Incident/tactical response
  • Crowd Management & Riot Control
We also offer Patrol Route services and Emergency Response services. Patrol Route services are contracts in which we stop by a certain number of times each day and/or night. When we arrive, we patrol the interior and/or exterior of your property/building to ensure nothing is happening that shouldn’t. If there is something going on, we take the necessary steps to stop the activity up to and including arrest of the subject(s) in question. Emergency Response is a service in which you can call us and we dispatch an agent to your site immediately in the event of a crime or other emergency situation that requires our assistance. 

Security FAQ

  • What does a security guard do?
    A security guard secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers. BLACKWATCH agents also protect people, property, and assets; provides detailed reports to the clients; arrests those found committing crimes on the property.
  • What skills are needed for security officer?
    • Alertness
    • Honesty and Integrity
    • Good Communication Skills (Speech and Writing)
    • Critical Thinking
    • Ability to Work with Little or No Supervision
    • Ability to Detach and Not Take Things Personal
    • Professionalism
    • Desire to Continuously Learn and Train
  • Can a security guard restrain you?
    Yes. Security may make a citizen’s arrest providing that the guard, or a representative of the client, witnessed a crime taking place. A guard must be careful when effecting an arrest as a defense attorney could sue the guard or the guards employer for assault or false arrest if the subject is found innocent.
  • Can a security guard ask you for ID?
    Frankly, like anyone else, a security guard can ask you for anything under the sun. The real question is, do you have to comply. The answer is no. You are only required to present ID if you are seeking an age-restricted product or service or to verify your identity to gain certain access.
  • How do security guards not get bored?
    For most sites, there is no escaping boredom. To remain alert, one can listen to music on low volume, walk around, stretch, do short exercises, or play scenarios in their head to prepare for potential threats and how to properly respond.
  • How do I choose a security guard company?
    • Determine your needs and goals
    • Focus on reliability and professionalism of the company and its personnel
    • Evaluate their guard training. Ask to sit in on a training session.
    • Verify licensing, credentials, and insurance
    • Look for levels of flexibility
    • Cheap is usually not the best option
  • Can security search your bag?
    The short answer is yes. Restricted areas will often require a search. If you deny consent, you will be denied access. Security may not touch the bag's contents. It must either be scanned by x-ray, or you will be asked to move or remove items to provide a clear view of the contents. The same rules apply upon exiting except for people must be forewarned before entering that they will be subject to search upon departure.
  • What should I ask a security company?
    1. Are You Licensed and Insured? Before you work with any security services company, make sure the company is properly licensed and insured. This licensing ensures that every employee is properly screened with fingerprinting and background checks. Security companies should also be insured for workman’s comp, auto liability, and general liability. Typically, you want to go with a company that has at least $1 million in insurance coverage.
    2. What Do Your Customers Say About You? A great way to learn about the effectiveness of a particular security services company is to look at the reviews of past and current customers. These customers can give an honest review from a perspective that you will be able to connect with. Look on the company’s website and Google Places listing for customer reviews. If you do not see any testimonials, ask the company directly for their references. If the company is unable to provide references, this may be a cause for concern.
    3. What Do You Specialize In? Not all security services are created equal. For example, depending on your needs, you may want a company that specializes in corporate security, residential security, or both. You may also want to consider whether you need a company that offers long-term security services or event security services. Also, keep in mind that not all companies that offer security services specialize in security. Some companies offer package services to businesses. For instance, they may offer packages that cover cleaning, janitorial, and security. While it may be enticing to save money by bundling services, you want to make sure you’re getting the best services possible. A company that offers too many varied services may not have the specialization that your company needs.
    4. How Long Have You Been Serving This Area? Security needs differ from area to area. Certain crimes might be more prevalent, or criminals may be more likely to use certain tactics. For these reasons, it’s important to go with a company that has familiarity with the service area that your building is in. Or, at the very least, the security guards the company provides should have a background working in the area. This will ensure that the guards for your building are prepared for your particular security needs.
    5. How Are Your Guards Trained? Every state has its own legal requirements for training, qualifications, and education for security guards. Before you decide to hire a security company, you should familiarize yourself with the requirements in your state, and make sure that the company’s guards are prepared according to these qualifications.
    6. How Do You Monitor Your Guards? If you are working through a security services company to get a security guard for your company, it should not be your business’s responsibility to monitor the guard. Rather, the company should handle monitoring the guards and supervising their work. Ask the company about what strategies they use to supervise their staff. What is their chain of command? Do they use GPS services to keep tabs on their employees? Knowing the answers to these questions can help you make sure the guards you hire will be productive.
    7. Are Your Guards Armed or Unarmed? It’s important to know whether the guards your are hiring will be carrying weapons or not. In some cases, you may want your guards to carry a weapon, depending on what kind of business you have and what kind of area you are in. In other cases, having armed guards can create more danger. If guards are not properly trained in how to use their weapon, they could inadvertently hurt themselves or a civilian. On the other side of the coin, an unarmed guard cannot protect or defend you from violent situations.
    8. What Technology Solutions Do You Offer? Working with a trained security guard can be a great way to elevate the security of your building. But even with a guard, additional technology tools can be a good way to enhance the system. For instance, having both an alarm system and a security guard can be a good strategy. This way, if the alarm is set off, the security guard can respond to the threat immediately. Similarly, many companies choose to use both a video monitoring system and a security guard. This allows the guard to monitor more of the property from one location.
    9.  When and How Can I Get in Touch With You? It’s important to work with a security company that is easy to get in touch with. If you have a security problem, an issue with one of your guards, or a problem with the technology, you need to talk to a person at the company. Find out who your main point of contact would be and what hours they would be available.
    10. What Are Your Pricing Options? Once you’ve found a company you’re willing to work with, you will need to determine what kind of contract you want to sign. Find out what kind of contract lengths are available, and whether there are discounts based on how long of a contract you take out. You can also investigate whether they offer add-on security services at a better price.
  • Do you offer discounts?
    Yes. We offer a variety of discounts. We discount for veteran owned businesses, long-term contracts (contracts lasting 90 days or more), on-time payment of invoices, and for other special circumstances or promotions.
  • Why does your security services cost more than some of the others?
    There are many reasons for this:
    • Be careful when looking at 'cheap' companies. If you are proposed services for a considerably lower cost than other companies, you may not be working with a very reputable company. To charge a significantly lower rate than the others is a good sign that corners are being cut. The lower the rate, the more corners that are being cut.
    • First, there is the payroll for the personnel, as well as the payroll taxes that come with it. If your security is not getting a decent paycheck, they are not going to be happy employees, and therefore, will not provide very good customer service to you, or your customers. Of course, there are some companies out there that don't have actual employee guards. Instead, they hire them on as independent contractors so the company doesn't have to pay the taxes on payroll and the entire tax burden falls on the individual guard. The company doesn't have to pay worker's compensation either if they have no employees.
    • Second, it costs a lot of money to properly train a security professional. There's the cost of the initial training to be able to get licensed as a guard. Then, there's the additional cost of training the agent up to our standards of operation.
    • Third, we are not a traditional security company that merely observes and reports or looks pretty in a uniform. We actually put in work and take proactive measures to reduce and/or eliminate the crime rate at your property. We literally protect you, your staff, your customers, and your property/assets.
    • Lastly, there's the back-end costs such as licensing, insurance, certifications, uniforms, equipment, and technology.
    All things considered, if you are using a 'cheap' company, there's a high probability that the guards you get will not care much about their job because they don't get paid enough to care, they will have little or no training whatsoever, and/or probably are not carrying the proper licensing and insurance to make them a legitimate company.
  • Why do your vehicles have magnetic signs instead of better looking vinyl decals?
    Our vehicles are used for a variety of services. Sometimes our vehicles need to be discreet. We have easily removable signage and light bars so we can use the vehicles for low-key escorts, executive protection, bail enforcement, surveillance, investigations, and other operations that may require an unmarked vehicle. Instead of having different vehicles for different purposes, we can use fewer vehicles for a multitude of purposes. This helps keep operating costs down so we can charge our clients less.