Intelligence-Led Response To illegal Encampment.
Customer Requirements
The vacant property was only three months away from a multimillion- pound sale. Despite being under another security provider’s contract, the customer required an immediate and effective security package after a major breach.
The problem
Our customer contacted us after an unauthorised group (10 caravans and 6 vehicles) had gained access to their multimillion-pound development. They quickly took control of the site, jeopardising the pending sale and putting the broader development at considerable risk. VPS were challenged with addressing the breach, facilitating a rapid eviction and mitigating the risk of future incidents.
A Reactive Partner
VPS demonstrated its role as a true partner, reacting and supporting the client while proactively managing risk. Thanks to VPS Detect, heightened risk in the area was flagged a week before the incident occurred which enabled alignment with the bailiff and eviction team. VPS understood the potential consequences and responded swiftly:
Immediate Deployment: Within hours, VPS deployed five Dog Handlers to support the eviction alongside enforcement partners Marstons.
Swift Removal: This action ensured the swift removal of the unauthorised encampment and the immediate protection of the asset.
The Solution: Layered & Intelligence-Driven
During the eviction process, VPS carried out a comprehensive inspection of the site and designed a layered, intelligence-driven package to safeguard the property against both immediate and long-term risks.
Immediate Protection – Deter & Deny
- Deployment of 5 Dog Handlers (sustained for two weeks).
- Installation of 176 custom security sheets to protect vulnerable access points.
Sustainable Protection – Deter, Detect, Delay & Deny
- Installation of 4 RDTp Towers for real-time surveillance and deterrence.
- Installation of 4 RDTp Towers for real-time surveillance and deterrence.
- The 176 custom security sheets were reinforced and maintained.
- Prominent on-site security signage was used. Intelligence-led deployment of Dog Handlers, adjusted to changing threats in the local area.
The Impact
- VPS Detect delivered live local intelligence updates to the customer.
- Proactive intelligence prevented a second attempted encampment just 10 days later.
- Broader threat detection identified risks to nearby Experian-operated properties.
- This insight enabled the proactive deployment of 2 Dog Handlers and the recommendation of new physical gates to mitigate exposure at other assets.
The result
VPS took control of the situation using a combination of technology and human intervention. By leveraging VPS Detect intelligence, VPS anticipated threats and acted faster than competitors.
The solution delivered was scalable and cost-effective. It not only resolved the immediate crisis (the illegal encampment) but also delivered ongoing safeguarding of high-value assets against future risks. This case demonstrates the value of an intelligence-led approach in this sector that helps differentiate VPS from competitors.
Products deployed
Our Accreditations
VPS Group business units Nexus and VPS Site Security are approved by the SIA. Within the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for Security Guarding, Key Holding and CCTV.
SIA approval – Nexus and VPS Site Security
