Serving South Yorkshire & Lancashire | SIA Approved Contractor
ACS Accredited · Key Holding & Alarm Response
When your alarm goes off at 3am, we answer it — not you
24/7 Key Holding & Alarm Response Services Across South Yorkshire & Lancashire.
Serving Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and across Lancashire, our NPCC-compliant response teams attend alarm activations quickly, investigate the cause and secure your premises.
Protect your staff from unnecessary risk and ensure trained SIA licensed security officers respond whenever your alarm is triggered.
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Emergency Response
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Reliable Key Holding & Alarm Response
Protect Your People, Property and Peace of Mind
When an alarm is triggered outside business hours, a fast, professional response is essential.
Many businesses still rely on employees or managers to attend alarm activations, potentially putting them at risk.
Our SIA licensed officers respond on your behalf, investigate the cause, secure the premises and coordinate with emergency services if required.
You can focus on running your business, knowing your property is protected by trained security professionals.
Protect Your Business Before An Alarm Becomes An Incident
Whether you're switching providers or setting up protection for a new premises, our team can put a reliable alarm response solution in place with minimal disruption.
OUR EXPERTISE
Comprehensive Protection
Key Holding
Your keys are held securely; we attend so your team never has to.
24/7 Alarm Response
A licensed officer dispatched to every activation, day or night.
Lock & Unlock
Reliable opening and securing of your premises, to schedule.
Scheduled Site Checks
Routine inspections backed by mobile patrol.
Maintenance Access
Secure, supervised access for contractors and engineers.
Emergency Call-Out
Rapid attendance for break-ins, damage or access issues.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Why businesses trust Proforce Security
Professional alarm response that protects your premises, reduces risk and removes the burden from your staff 24/7.
NPCC-Compliant Response
Alarm attendance that follows national police guidelines.
Secure Key Storage
Keys held in audited, access-controlled, fully traceable storage.
Staff Safety
Your team never has to attend an alarm or confront an intruder.
Rapid Deployment
Officers dispatched the moment your alarm triggers.
24/7 Control Centre
Every activation notified, assessed, actioned and reported.
Locally Operated Across South Yorkshire & Lancashire
Our local response teams attend faster and know the area when every minute matters.
Need Alarm Cover Tonight?
We can take over your key holding and alarm response immediately 24/7, nationwide. Tell us what you need to protect and we'll mobilise.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Trusted by Businesses Across the UK
ONBOARDING PROCESS
Protection In Four Simple Steps
Site Assessment
We review your property, access requirements and existing alarm systems.
Secure Key Registration
Keys are securely logged, stored and managed under strict procedures.
Response Planning
Alarm response protocols and escalation procedures are agreed.
24/7 Protection Begins
Our team remains ready to respond whenever an alarm activation occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Key holding is a professional security service where a trusted provider securely stores your property keys and responds to alarm activations on your behalf.
Alarm activations can involve break-ins, trespassers or other security risks. Professional security officers are trained to assess and manage these situations safely.
Our control team immediately deploys officers once an alarm activation is received, ensuring a rapid response to help minimise risk and secure your premises.
Yes. Keys are held within secure systems and accessed only by authorised personnel following strict procedures.
Our officers secure the premises, assess the situation, coordinate with emergency services where necessary and provide a full incident report.
In many cases, yes. Commercial insurers often require businesses to have professional key holding and alarm response procedures in place as part of their risk management requirements. Using a professional provider can help demonstrate compliance, reduce liability and support your overall insurance obligations. We recommend checking the specific requirements of your policy.
Sleep Easier Knowing Someone Is Ready To Respond
Your alarm system can alert you to a problem, but when an incident occurs, trained security professionals are needed to respond effectively. Our security officers investigate alarm activations, secure your premises, reduce liability and ensure your business remains protected whenever it matters most.