Managed security services
Managed security services in Sri Lanka
Premium retail and corporate activity in Sri Lanka is concentrated in Colombo, around Kollupitiya, Colombo Fort and the Galle Face area, with malls such as One Galle Face, Havelock City Mall and Crescat Boulevard. Port City Colombo is developing as a new business district, and Kandy and Galle Fort draw steady international tourism.
Security considerations in Sri Lanka
Most client sites sit within Colombo, where offices, hotels, malls and street-front stores share a compact area along Galle Road and the Fort. A managed program applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting across every site, with officers supplied by vetted Sri Lankan security companies. Officers work in Sinhala and Tamil, and hotel, corporate and premium retail posts require English.
The main tourist season on the west and south coasts runs from December to April, when hotels and visitor areas in Colombo, Galle and the beach towns are busiest. Retail traffic also rises around the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April and the December holidays. The southwest monsoon from May to September affects travel and exterior posts. Coverage plans should include relief officers, seasonal reinforcement and supervisors able to reach sites outside Colombo.
- Kollupitiya
- Colombo Fort
- Galle Face
- Port City Colombo
- One Galle Face
- Havelock City Mall
- Crescat Boulevard
- Kandy City Centre
- Galle Fort
How MGP delivers coverage in Sri Lanka
Coverage in Sri Lanka runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the programme, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.
Private security regulation in Sri Lanka
Licensing and registration requirements are confirmed with our local partners before work begins.
Cities in Sri Lanka
- Colombo
- Kandy
- Galle
- Negombo
- Jaffna
- Nuwara Eliya
Coverage in other cities is arranged on request.
Frequently asked questions
Does MGP hold its own security licence in Sri Lanka?
No. In Sri Lanka, MGP operates as a managed security services provider. Officers are employed by vetted local security companies that hold the licences required in Sri Lanka, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.
Which languages do the officers speak?
Officers work in Sinhala and Tamil. Officers with working English are assigned to hotel, corporate and premium retail posts.
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Talk to MGP about coverage in Sri Lanka
Call +1 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online.