SIA-licensed security · Devon & the South West
Door supervisors, event security and guarding in Devon
Door supervision, event security and static guarding from SIA-licensed officers who are briefed on your site, presentable and accountable for every shift.
Why venues and businesses choose APD
Licensed and checked
Every officer holds the right SIA licence, re-checked against the SIA register every day.
Briefed and professional
Officers who know your site, your policies and your customers before their first shift.
Accountable
Every shift, patrol and incident recorded, with reports available on request.
Trusted by venues and events across the South West
Our services
What we do
Licensed officers for every situation, backed by clear planning and reporting.
Door supervision
SIA-licensed door teams that keep your venue safe, welcoming and compliant.
Learn more Core serviceEvent security
Planned, licensed security for festivals, concerts, weddings and corporate events.
Learn more Core serviceStatic guarding
Manned guarding for construction sites, offices, retail and empty buildings.
Learn moreClose protection
Discreet, risk-assessed personal protection for executives, VIPs and private clients.
Learn moreMobile patrols
Scheduled and random patrols, lock and unlock, and vacant property checks.
Learn moreAsset protection
Protection for plant, stock, equipment and vacant property, built around your risks.
Learn moreDrone surveillance
Aerial overwatch for construction sites, events and large perimeters.
Learn moreBoarding up
24/7 emergency boarding up after break-ins, storms or fire, plus void property security.
Learn moreLocksmiths
Emergency lockouts, lock repairs and British Standard upgrades for homes and businesses.
Learn moreWhy A.P.D
Why clients use us
Every officer SIA licensed
Each officer’s licence is checked against the SIA register every day.
Based locally
Based in the South West and focused on venues, events and sites across Devon.
Cover when you need it
From a single officer for one night to ongoing teams across multiple sites.
Records of every shift
Incidents, patrols and attendance recorded digitally, with reports on request.
Who we protect
Who we work with
Pubs, bars and clubs
Door teams and welfare-focused security for bars, clubs, pubs and hotels.
Events and festivals
Planning, crowd management and searches for events of every size.
Building sites
Guarding, patrols and drone checks for sites, plant and materials.
Shops and offices
Visible officers, access control and loss prevention for premises.
Empty properties
Boarding up, inspections and patrols for empty and damaged properties.
Private clients
Discreet close protection for individuals, families and guests.
How it works
Tell us what you need
Use our quote form to send us your dates, location and requirements.
We plan your cover
We recommend the right number of officers and agree the details with you.
Officers on site
Briefed, licensed officers arrive and clock in on site.
Reports when you need them
Incidents and patrols are recorded, with reports available on request.
News & security updates
Latest news
23 October 2026
Christmas shutdown: protecting empty premises, shops and building sites
Many sites close for a week or more over Christmas. Here is how to keep empty premises, shops and construction sites secure while nobody is there.
23 October 2026
Martyn’s Law and the festive season: why this Christmas is the time to prepare
Martyn’s Law is not in force yet, but the busy festive season is the best chance many venues will get to test their procedures before it is.
23 October 2026
Temporary Event Notices for Christmas and New Year: what you need to know
Planning a one-off festive event or extending your hours over Christmas? Here is how Temporary Event Notices work, the deadlines to watch and how security fits in.
Martyn’s Law
Is your venue ready for Martyn’s Law?
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require venues and events where 200 or more people may be present to have procedures in place. Our guide explains what it means and how to prepare.
Reporting & records
Every shift on record
Every shift, patrol and incident is recorded digitally, so accurate, timestamped reports are available whenever you request them.
- GPS-verified clock-in and clock-out
- QR checkpoint patrol logs
- Incident reports available as PDFs on request
- Daily SIA licence checks
We use SecurityManager.cloud, an independent security management platform, to record shifts, patrols and incidents.
We provide security across Devon and the South West, including Torbay, Exeter and Plymouth. Get in touch about your location and we will confirm cover.
Yes. Every officer carrying out licensable activity holds the appropriate SIA licence, and licences are re-checked against the public SIA register every day.
Officers record incidents on their phones as they happen, using SecurityManager.cloud, the independent platform we use to run our operations. Reports are timestamped and provided as PDFs on request.
Often, yes. Availability depends on the date and the number of officers needed, so get in touch as early as you can and we will confirm quickly.
Both. We cover single events and one-off shifts as well as regular weekly cover and long-term guarding contracts.
It depends on the number of officers, hours, type of service and location. Send us your requirements and we will provide a clear, no-obligation quote.
Talk to us
Get a quote
Tell us what you need covered and we will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
- One-off shifts or ongoing contracts
- SIA-licensed, vetted officers
- Digital incident records
- Cover across Devon and the South West