Security Guard Services in Riga

See the Latvia page for coverage across Latvia.

Retail and Business Districts in Riga

The main retail and business locations in Riga include:

• Old Riga
• Galerija Centrs
• Alfa
• Akropole Rīga
• Spice
• Skanste business district

Security Considerations in Riga

On the pedestrian streets of Old Riga, stores, restaurants and hotels sit close together, so officers need to know both the store interior and the surrounding street activity. The large shopping centers open every day until late in the evening, and shift schedules must cover evening hours, weekends and holiday periods. Customer service is provided in Latvian, but many shoppers also communicate in Russian and English.

In summer many tourists come to Riga, including cruise ship passengers, and pedestrian traffic in Old Riga increases. The Christmas market on Dome Square and the spring Riga Marathon affect traffic and access to the center. In winter, snow, ice and early darkness require attention at entrances, parking areas and lighting. In Skanste office buildings, the main tasks are access control and visitor registration.

Riga often serves as a base for operations elsewhere in Latvia. Activity also increases in Jūrmala during the summer season, and the international airport is about ten kilometers from the center, which matters when planning visits and transport. Distances within the city are short, but congestion on the bridges over the Daugava and at the approaches to the center must be taken into account when planning shift changes and officer arrival.

How Coverage Works in Riga

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the presentation and service standards, oversees performance and reports to the client. Officers meet the licensing requirements that apply in Latvia.

The scope of service, licensing and insurance for each site are confirmed before any proposal is prepared. Licensing details are on the Latvia page.

Services in Riga

Common Questions

Which Languages Must Officers in Riga Be Able to Communicate In?

Latvian is the state language of Latvia, and service to the public is provided in Latvian. In Riga, many shoppers and visitors also use English and Russian. Language requirements for each post are included in the Post Orders.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray prepares a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.