Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in London, ON
London retail spans Downtown London, Richmond Row and Old East Village in the city’s Core Area, the Hyde Park, Argyle and Hamilton Road business improvement areas, and the shopping centres of CF Masonville Place and White Oaks Mall. The local economy draws on health care, advanced manufacturing and education, with London Health Sciences Centre, Western University and Fanshawe College among its major institutions and the city set along the Highway 401 corridor.
See the Canada page for coverage across Canada.
Retail Districts Covered in London
Officers can be assigned across London’s principal shopping and business areas:
- Downtown London
- Old East Village
- Hyde Park
- Argyle
- CF Masonville Place
- White Oaks Mall
Security Considerations in London
Dundas Place, the flexible street between Wellington and Ridout streets in downtown London, can close to vehicles for special events and programming. Canada Life Place on Dundas Street hosts hockey games, concerts and touring shows, and RBC Place London on York Street holds conferences, conventions, trade shows and weddings. Post Orders for sites around these venues plan for event-night crowds, street closures and late departures, and set out how officers work alongside venue staff when an event ends.
The Western Fair District operates a raceway, a market, a sports centre and an expo centre, and the ten-day Western Fair returns there in September 2027, so Post Orders for nearby sites plan for fair traffic and parking. Campus and hospital settings at Western University, Fanshawe College and London Health Sciences Centre call for Post Orders that cover building access, after-hours lockup, visitor procedures and coordination with on-site staff.
Winter weather shapes outdoor and mobile posts in London. The City of London notes that freezing rain, ice pellets, snow squalls, white-outs, heavy snow and high winds can cause extensive delays. Post Orders for parking lots, loading areas and entrances set snow and ice reporting duties, and supervision schedules allow extra travel time between downtown, the shopping centres and sites along the Highway 401 corridor.
Security Services in London
Security Guards
Licensed security officers for daily posts in London, assigned to Post Orders written around each site’s layout, hours and risk.
Retail Security and Loss Prevention
Officers for stores and shopping centers in London, trained in organized retail crime recognition, de-escalation and incident documentation.
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques and flagships in London who protect staff and inventory without interrupting clienteling.
Event Security
Access control, guest list management and crowd coverage for product launches, private events and venues in London.
Fire Watch
Fire watch patrols and logs in London while alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service, set to the local fire authority’s requirements.
Executive Protection Support
Protection support for executive, dignitary and VIP visits, meetings and events in London.
Concierge and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in London.
Warehouse and Construction Security
Gate, dock and perimeter coverage for distribution centers, warehouses and construction sites in and around London.
Screening, Training and Supervision
Officers complete a five-stage screening process and tier-based training before assignment, including de-escalation and, for retail posts, organized retail crime recognition. Supervisors make unannounced site visits, and the McCray Operations Desk answers 24/7/365. Incidents are documented on scene, and clients receive reports in the same format at every location.
Ontario Licensing
Security licensing in Canada is set by each province. McCray operates in Canada through McCray Global Protection Canada ULC. In Ontario, every program includes screening and training standards, supervision, Post Orders, reporting and account management.
Common Questions
How Are Outdoor Posts in London Handled During Snow Squalls?
The City of London notes that watches and warnings for snow squalls are common in winter, and that a squall brings heavy snowfall, strong winds and reduced visibility. Post Orders for outdoor and mobile posts set shelter points, visibility checks at gates and entrances, and relief timing before the season begins, and supervisors adjust patrol routes when a warning is issued.
How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?
Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.
Request a Security Assessment in London
Call (833) 832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Canada page or view all service areas.