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Specialized Service

Store DetectivesProven Impact

A showcase of what specialist Store Detectives deliver: measurable ROI, reduced losses and safer stores.

Why Choose Our Store Detectives

  • 30 years of experience
  • Bespoke specialist training
  • Proven track record
  • Target ROI of +100%
  • Crime reduction through greater deterrent
Store Detectives in action
In Action
Store Detectives remain one of the most effective, yet often underestimated, tools in retail crime prevention. Working covertly, they provide a unique capability: detecting theft in real time, deterring opportunistic offenders, and uncovering organised retail crime. When deployed strategically, store detectives not only reduce shrinkage but also deliver measurable returns on investment through recovered goods, prevention of repeat offending, and intelligence that enhances wider security strategies.
Professional security team demonstrating store detective capabilities

Store Detectives in Action

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Case Study — Nov 2024

How big a difference can Store Detectives really make?

A Retail Customer, in partnership with Advantage One Security, has mapped crime levels in their stores before, during and after the deployment of plain clothed Store Detectives.

Conducted over a 32 week period, the resulting data map shows the impact Store Detectives have had on the number of criminal incidents and consequent levels of loss.

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Key Results

  • 77.6%sustained reduction trend
  • 78%long-term crime reduction
  • 38.0%reduction of losses
105.4%
True ROI

Verified results from real customer deployment

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from businesses who trust us with their security

Loss Prevention Officer
"The training by the Advantage One team is second to none and it is reflected in the professionalism demonstrated by their officers. They are dedicated to their work enabling our store colleagues to perform their duties in a safer environment."
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Emily Thomas
Loss Prevention Officer

Key Benefits Experienced:

  • • Visible reduction in crime
  • • Deterrent to prolific offenders
  • • Enhanced safety for colleagues and customers
23 Years Partnership
"I have had the privilege of working with Advantage One Security for over 23 years, and throughout this time their professionalism and dedication have been second to none. Their Security Officers are consistently well-trained, approachable, and highly skilled in their roles."
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Beverley Cartwright
Internal Audit Manager

Long-term Partnership Benefits:

  • • Outstanding return on investment
  • • Excellent Store Detectives service
  • • Highly responsive management team
  • • Consistent quality and value for money

Uniformed Guarding

Our Uniformed Retail Security Officers will Protect your People, Protect your Profits and Protect your Reputation

Professional uniformed security officer
Professional Guard

Why Choose Our Uniformed Guards

  • Vigorous Selection & Recruitment Process
  • Vetted to BS 7858 Screening Standards
  • Trained using Bespoke In-House Training Programs
  • Measureable & Reportable Accountability + Output

Retail stores in your estate will feel Safe when Advantage One Officers are deployed. Smart, professional, motivated, experienced and well trained, these are all the attributes of the people who will work for you to protect what matters most.

Professional Capabilities

Uniform GuardCapabilities

Comprehensive security services delivered by highly trained professionals

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Crime Prevention

Proactive security measures to deter criminal activity

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Colleague Protection

Ensuring staff safety and security in all situations

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First Aid Trained

Certified first aid responders for emergency situations

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Fire Marshall

Fire safety expertise and emergency evacuation procedures

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Conflict Management

De-escalation techniques and peaceful resolution skills

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Target Hardening

Security assessments and vulnerability reduction

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Compliance Checks

Regular audits and regulatory compliance monitoring

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Health & Safety

Workplace safety enforcement and incident prevention

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Loss Audits

Detailed analysis and reporting of security incidents

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Reportable Activity

Comprehensive documentation and incident reporting

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Performance Monitoring

Continuous assessment and improvement tracking

100% Shift Coverage

Reliable, uninterrupted security service delivery

All officers areTrained & Experienced
Customer Feedback

SatisfactionSurvey Results

Real feedback from our retail clients showing measurable impact and exceptional service delivery

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98%
Overall Satisfaction
Based on 150+ responses
4.9/5
Service Quality
Average rating
95%
Response Time
Under 2 minutes
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96%
Would Recommend
Net Promoter Score: 78
Updated quarterly • 150+ retail locations surveyed
Our Partners

Trusted by LeadingRetailers

We're proud to work with industry leaders who trust us with their security needs

AAH logo
Bellrock logo
BP logo
Budgens logo
Central Co-op logo
Countrywide logo
Gloucester City Homes logo
Heart of England logo
Kingfisher logo
Midland Mencap logo
Morgan Sindall logo
Schlumberger logo
Speller Metcalfe logo
Tewkesbury Abbey logo
The Radstock logo
Welcome Break logo
Your Co-op logo
AAH logo
Bellrock logo
BP logo
Budgens logo
Central Co-op logo
Countrywide logo
Gloucester City Homes logo
Heart of England logo
Kingfisher logo
Midland Mencap logo
Morgan Sindall logo
Schlumberger logo
Speller Metcalfe logo
Tewkesbury Abbey logo
The Radstock logo
Welcome Break logo
Your Co-op logo
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Proven Track Record

Experience &Results

Decades of combined experience delivering measurable security solutions for retail environments

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Our Top 20 Longest Serving Officers

250+
Years of Combined Service

Protecting retail environments since 2023 with unmatched dedication and expertise.

1,250+
Stores Protected
£2.5M+
Losses Prevented
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Crime Prevention Results

Building on our case study crime reviews, we have prevented:

Shoplifting Incidents-78%
Organized Retail Crime-65%
Staff Assaults-82%
Property Damage-71%
Visual Evidence

Our Teamin Action

See our uniformed guards and review our performance data in action

Professional uniformed security officer in action
Security Officer
Professional security team in action
Team Performance
Security gate house and monitoring facility
Security Facility
Security patrol vehicle and mobile unit
Mobile Patrol