We are a nationwide provider of highly-trained handlers and detection dog teams for private and public operations.

At H&A Protection Services, our teams operate overtly as a visible deterrent, ensuring the safety and security of your venue. However, we can adapt to more discreet operations if required.

Our detection dog teams are highly versatile and can be deployed in a variety of operational scenarios to actively identify and indicate the presence of specific scents, such as explosives, firearms, or other contraband. Using non-intrusive methods, these specialized teams, comprised of fully trained canines and accredited handlers, provide an effective and efficient solution to enhance your security operations.

A dog’s unmatched ability to detect trace amounts of explosive or prohibited materials makes them an essential asset in modern security. With the growing demand for specialist detection units, we are equipped to meet your needs with a large pool of trained handlers ready for deployment in any environment at any time.

Choose H&A Protection Services for proactive, reliable, and professional detection dog solutions, safeguarding your venue with precision and expertise.

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Specialised Detection dogs

Expert Detection and Close Protection Services

At H&A Protection Services, we prioritize excellence through continuous professional development. All our handlers undergo regular training to ensure our detection dogs remain highly proficient and maintain the exceptional standards we are known for.

Led by our Managing Director, Gareth Howlett, who brings extensive experience from a Military and Close Protection background, we offer unparalleled expertise in close protection operations. This unique skill set allows us to integrate our Detection Dog Services with a specialized Close Protection (CP) support service, ensuring comprehensive security solutions for high-risk environments. With a commitment to professionalism and precision, H&A Protection Services delivers customized solutions to safeguard your people, assets, and reputation.

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Non-Intrusive Passive Scanning Dogs for Legal and Effective Searches

Our passive scanning dogs are trained to perform non-intrusive searches in full compliance with current legislation and respect for human rights, including the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). These dogs are highly effective at scanning the surrounding air for targeted scents, such as drugs, explosives, or other contraband, without making direct contact or infringing on personal privacy.

Our search methodology aligns with best practices and operational standards to ensure both legality and efficiency. The effectiveness of a passive search operation depends on proper deployment strategies, including the number of dog teams utilized. To maintain the highest levels of accuracy and performance, our dog teams operate on a 20-minute deployment followed by a 20-minute rest period, as outlined in BS 8517-2:2016 for detection dog handling.

For optimal results, we recommend deploying a minimum of two dog teams, ensuring consistent coverage and allowing for rest rotations to maintain the dogs’ peak performance during operations. This approach not only ensures effective searches but also adheres to welfare standards for the canine teams.

H&A Protection Services delivers a professional, lawful, and efficient detection service tailored to your specific needs, providing peace of mind and unmatched security.

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Company Accreditations and Memberships

We take great pride in our official Accreditations and Memberships. To be rewarded with each one both the company and our staff have undergone intensive training, audits and inspections to ensure that we comply with the requirements set out by each institution.

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