Our Methodology
Discover how we rigorously evaluate and verify private security providers to ensure you connect with only the most qualified professionals.
Rigorous Standards for Your Safety
At PrivateSecurityReviews, we understand that choosing a security provider is a critical decision. That's why we've developed a comprehensive methodology to evaluate every company in our directory. Our multi-step verification process ensures that only legitimate, qualified, and reputable security providers are recommended to our users.
Our Verification Process
Every security company goes through our thorough six-step verification process before being listed on our platform.
Initial Research
We conduct comprehensive research on each security company, including their history, ownership, and market presence.
License Verification
We verify all required state and local licenses, certifications, and registrations with the appropriate regulatory bodies.
Insurance Confirmation
We confirm adequate liability insurance coverage and bonding to protect clients from potential damages.
Background Checks
We ensure the company conducts proper background checks on all security personnel as required by state law.
Review Analysis
We analyze customer reviews from multiple sources to assess service quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Final Assessment
Our team compiles all findings into a comprehensive profile with ratings across multiple criteria.
Rating Criteria
Our ratings are based on five key criteria, each weighted according to its importance in determining overall service quality.
Professionalism
25%Evaluation of staff training, appearance, conduct, and adherence to industry best practices.
Credentials
25%Assessment of licenses, certifications, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance.
Customer Reviews
20%Analysis of verified customer feedback, ratings, and testimonials from multiple platforms.
Service Quality
15%Evaluation of response times, communication, reliability, and overall service delivery.
Safety Record
15%Review of incident history, complaint records, and safety protocol implementation.
Our Data Sources
We gather information from multiple reliable sources to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.
State Licensing Databases
Official government records for license verification
Better Business Bureau
Accreditation status and complaint history
Industry Associations
ASIS, BSIS, and other professional memberships
Customer Review Platforms
Verified reviews from multiple trusted sources
Insurance Verification
Direct confirmation of coverage and bonding
Direct Company Outreach
First-hand verification of services and credentials
Continuous Monitoring
Our work doesn't stop after the initial verification. We continuously monitor all listed companies for changes in licensing status, new customer reviews, complaints, and other relevant updates. This ensures our directory remains accurate and that our users always have access to the most current information available.