Lavres Safety Security Group

Every industry has different risks. We protect each one differently.

A hotel lobby isn’t a construction site. A cannabis dispensary isn’t a corporate office. The risks are different, the people are different, and the security approach has to match.

Lavres guards are trained for your specific environment — not deployed with a one-size-fits-all policy. We learn your industry, understand your risks, and protect your property in a way that makes sense for the people inside it.


01 — HOSPITALITY

Hospitality & restaurants

Your lobby guard is the first person guests see.

In hospitality, security is part of the guest experience. A guard who acts like a bouncer in a hotel lobby doesn’t protect your reputation — they damage it. One aggressive interaction, one uncomfortable guest, and you’re dealing with a review that undoes months of brand work.

Lavres guards are trained to lead with warmth. They smile, they greet, they ask how someone’s day is going. Then they protect. That’s the firm-and-warm standard — de-escalation before confrontation, hospitality before authority.

What we handle

  • Lobby and front-desk securityA visible, professional presence guests notice for the right reasons. Guards manage access, assist visitors, and work alongside front-desk staff as a natural extension of the hospitality team.
  • Overnight coverageAfter midnight, your lobby is empty and anyone can walk in. Lavres overnight guards function as an extension of the front desk — alert, trained, present.
  • Back-of-house patrolInventory shrinkage from rooms and back-of-house areas costs operators thousands. High-visibility patrolling in professional uniforms deters theft through presence, not intimidation.
  • De-escalationHotels, restaurants, and venues attract crowds. Guards trained to read the room, intervene early, and resolve problems before they escalate.
Two Lavres security guards in branded uniforms at the entrance of a high-end Toronto venue
Lavres guards working an upscale Toronto venue — firm-and-warm, acting as an extension of the hospitality team.

Our last security company sent whoever was available. Different face every week. The staff didn’t trust them.

— Hospitality operator, Toronto

The pain point we solve most

Turnover exceeds 50% industry-wide. Most companies treat hospitality contracts as filler shifts. Lavres assigns dedicated guards who learn your building, your staff, and your rhythms. Your guests see familiar, professional faces every visit.


02 — EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Events & entertainment

From corporate galas to concert venues — security that reads the room.

Event security isn’t crowd control with a clipboard. It’s knowing the venue before the first guest arrives, managing the energy of 2,000 people in a room, and making sure every attendee feels safe without feeling policed.

Lavres has experience protecting high-end clientele at Toronto’s entertainment venues. We know how live events operate — the pressure, the energy, the moments when things escalate. Our guards are trained for all of it.

What we handle

  • Concerts and live entertainmentCrowd management, stage access, backstage security, VIP coordination. We protect performers, manage fan interactions, keep the energy positive.
  • Film and television productionLockups, traffic coordination, perimeter holds, restricted zone enforcement. Guards who understand production vocabulary and protocols.
  • Corporate eventsBoard meetings, product launches, conferences. Security that blends in — professional, discreet, aware.
  • Community events and private functionsStreet festivals, cultural celebrations, weddings, galas. Security that respects the community and the occasion.
Lavres event security team coordinating access at a VIP entrance — professional, focused, and equipped.

We’ve used companies that sent guards who didn’t even know the event layout. Complete chaos at the doors.

— Event organizer, Toronto

The pain point we solve most

Every Lavres guard assigned to your event completes a pre-event site walkthrough. They know the layout, exits, flow plan, and VIP areas before the first guest arrives. All Lavres personnel hold Smart Serve certification for alcohol-served events.


03 — HEALTHCARE

Healthcare security

Security for environments where every interaction matters.

Healthcare security is different. Your guards interact with patients in crisis, families under stress, and clinical staff stretched thin. A guard who escalates instead of de-escalates makes the environment actively more dangerous.

Lavres guards in healthcare environments are trained in compassionate intervention. They protect clinical staff while respecting patient dignity. They de-escalate tense situations in waiting rooms before they become physical.

What we handle

  • Emergency department presenceER waiting rooms are high-stress environments. Guards use proactive communication to de-escalate tension before it becomes confrontation. Firm when it must be. Warm first.
  • Patient area access controlVulnerable and cognitively impaired patients can leave units undetected. Guards maintain vigilant access control, gently redirecting confused patients without escalation.
  • Staff safetyNurses and frontline healthcare workers face rising rates of workplace violence. Our guards intervene with training, not hesitation.
  • Visitor managementHospitals have complex visitor policies that change with pandemic protocols, ward restrictions, and patient privacy requirements. Guards communicate these clearly and compassionately.
Lavres guard calmly assisting a visitor in a hospital or clinic lobby — demonstrating empathy and de-escalation skills.

Our nurses are getting assaulted and the security team just watches. We can’t retain staff like this.

— Hospital director, GTA

The pain point we solve most

Violence-related WSIB claims in Ontario healthcare have escalated significantly. When clinical staff don’t feel safe, they leave — and care quality suffers. Lavres guards are active protectors, not passive observers in the corner.


04 — CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL

Construction & industrial

Your site never sleeps. Neither does your security..

Construction and industrial sites are high-value, high-risk environments. Materials, equipment, and restricted zones require 24/7 protection — and insurance providers increasingly require documented proof that security was on-site, on-time, every shift.

Lavres provides static and overnight guard deployment for construction sites across the GTA and Ottawa, with availability across Ontario. A construction site without accountable security is a liability at every level — insurance, regulatory, financial.

What we handle

  • 24/7 static guard deploymentContinuous on-site presence for active construction sites. Guards manage access points, monitor perimeters, maintain visible deterrent.
  • Overnight asset protectionEquipment theft during non-work hours is the single biggest security threat. Lavres overnight guards conduct active patrols — not sitting in a truck. Documented rounds for insurance compliance.
  • Access controlEvery worker, every visitor, every delivery — logged, verified, authorized. Strict entry protocols without exceptions.
  • Insurance documentationShift logs, incident reports, and patrol records that satisfy insurance stipulations. If your insurer asks for proof, we have it.
Lavres guard in high-visibility gear conducting an overnight patrol at a Toronto construction site — vigilant and safety-focused.

We lost $200K in copper and equipment over one weekend. Insurance wouldn’t cover us without on-site proof.

— Site manager, GTA

The pain point we solve most

Roughly $46 million in equipment is stolen from Canadian construction sites annually. If your guard doesn’t show up Saturday night, your site is exposed and your insurance claim is void. Lavres provides reliable, documented overnight protection.


05 — RETAIL CENTRES

Retail centres

Loss prevention without alienating your customers.

Retail security sits on a razor’s edge. Push too hard, you lose customers. Don’t push enough, you lose inventory. The challenge is protecting your assets without creating suspicion that drives away the people you need.

Lavres approaches retail loss prevention through hospitality. Guards greet customers, engage with them, create a visible presence that deters theft through connection — not profiling, not surveillance, not following people down aisles.

What we handle

  • Organized retail crime responseORC generates an estimated $5 billion annually in Canada. Lavres guards provide a firm, trained presence that deters organized theft rings without endangering employees.
  • Loss preventionVisible, uniformed presence as a deterrent. Trained observation without profiling. Incident documentation and escalation protocols.
  • Brand protectionGuards trained in unbiased observation and warm interactions that protect without profiling.
  • Staff safetyShoplifting confrontations can turn violent. Guards trained in professional de-escalation and tactical containment. Human safety before merchandise recovery.
Lavres guard observing a busy retail environment — maintaining a visible but welcoming presence for shoppers.

Our guard followed a customer around the store. They posted about it online. Now we’re the racist grocery store.

— Retail operations, GTA

The pain point we solve most

Guard profiling is a real, growing risk. Social media makes every interaction public. One viral post about biased behaviour costs more than any amount of stolen merchandise. Lavres guards deter theft through engagement — not surveillance and suspicion.


06 — CORPORATE OFFICES

Corporate offices

Your lobby guard is the face of your company.

Every person who walks into your building forms an impression of your brand before they reach reception. If the first person they see is a guard on their phone, staring blankly, that impression starts negative — and it sticks.

Lavres corporate security guards are trained as brand ambassadors. They greet every visitor, manage access professionally, and create a first impression that matches the standard your company sets everywhere else.

What we handle

  • Lobby and reception securityProfessional, uniformed guards who represent your brand to every visitor, client, and delivery. Guards who are engaged, present, aware.
  • Access managementVisitor sign-in, badge verification, delivery coordination. Controlled access that feels professional, not adversarial.
  • After-hours building securityEmpty office buildings overnight attract problems. Guards maintain presence, conduct rounds, document everything.
  • Executive protection coordinationFor environments requiring close protection for leadership, we coordinate personal protection with building security as a single integrated operation.
Lavres concierge guard at a corporate front desk greeting an employee — professional, polite, and attentive.

We can’t get our security company on the phone. Ever. Something happens and we’re dealing with it alone.

— Operations director, Toronto

The pain point we solve most

Large security firms sign the contract and disappear. You get a sales rep during procurement, an account manager for the first month, then whoever’s on rotation when you call. At Lavres, you get direct access to management. No layers, no hold queues.


07 — CONDO & HIGH-RISE

Condo & high-rise

Security that knows your building — and your residents.

Most condo security fails for a predictable reason: the developer’s construction security company stays on after occupancy, and guards hired to watch a dirt lot are now managing a luxury lobby. They don’t know the residents, they don’t understand concierge-level service, and the board is stuck with a vendor they didn’t choose.

Lavres residential security is built for occupied buildings. Guards are concierge-trained — they manage access, assist residents, handle packages, and maintain a lobby presence that matches the standard the building was designed for.

What we handle

  • Concierge securityLobby presence that balances hospitality with security. Guards who know residents by name, manage visitor access smoothly, create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Access controlBuilding entry management, parking garage security, delivery coordination, unauthorized access prevention. Every entry logged, every visitor verified.
  • Resident relationsConsistent assignments mean guards learn the rhythms of your building — who lives there, who visits regularly, what’s normal versus what isn’t.
  • Board reportingTransparent incident reports and shift summaries delivered directly to the board. No filtered information, no property manager gatekeeping.
Lavres guard at a condo concierge desk handing a package to a resident with a warm smile.

Different guard every night. Nobody knows the residents. My 80-year-old mother doesn’t feel safe walking home.

— Condo board member, Toronto

The pain point we solve most

Industry turnover reaches 77% in urban centres. Residents in buildings with revolving-door security don’t feel at home — they feel forgotten. Lavres assigns career-oriented guards who become part of your building’s community. They know names, faces, rhythms.


08 — CANNABIS

Cannabis compliance

Compliance-first security for dispensaries and LP facilities.

Cannabis retail and licensed production operate under some of Ontario’s strictest regulatory scrutiny. The AGCO can revoke a dispensary licence for security non-compliance. Health Canada audits LP facilities with zero tolerance for access control gaps. In both environments, security isn’t optional — it’s existential.

Lavres guards in cannabis environments understand the regulatory landscape. They check IDs, maintain compliance documentation, and enforce access control — all while treating legitimate customers and employees with respect, not suspicion.

What we handle

  • AGCO complianceGuards trained in cannabis retail regulatory requirements. Your compliance is our compliance. ID verification, hour-of-operation enforcement, age-gating.
  • Health Canada access controlEvery entry, every exit, every shift accounted for. Strict, documented access control logs for audit readiness at LP facilities.
  • Customer experienceDispensary customers are legitimate buyers. Guards check IDs and maintain order without making people feel surveilled or judged.
  • Enhanced screeningGuards deployed to LP facilities pass additional background screening. All guards individually licensed under PSISA with Level 2 CRJMC background checks.
Lavres guard checking ID at a cannabis dispensary entrance — ensuring strict compliance without alienating customers.

We’re required to have security but every company sends guards who treat our customers like criminals.

— Dispensary owner, GTA

The pain point we solve most

Cannabis retail is competitive. The in-store experience matters. If your guard makes customers uncomfortable, they’ll buy from the dispensary down the street. Lavres guards maintain compliance without sacrificing the customer experience.


09 — GOVERNMENT & EDUCATION

Government, education & municipal

Best-value security, not lowest-price security.

Government and institutional procurement teams know what happens when the lowest bidder wins a security contract: no-shows, complaints, and a facilities team stuck managing a vendor who can’t deliver. Municipal procurement uses “best value” — price, technical merit, quality — for a reason.

Lavres competes on reliability, retention, and compliance. We don’t undercut. We deliver guards who show up, stay engaged, and pass every procurement audit.

What we handle

  • Procurement complianceFull documentation ready on demand: PSISA licence, general liability insurance, WSIB clearance, individual guard licensing verification.
  • Supplier diversityLavres is a Black-owned, PSISA-licensed security firm. For municipalities with supplier diversity targets, we’re a qualified provider who meets both the diversity mandate and the operational standard.
  • Campus presenceStudents, parents, and faculty notice heavy-handed security. Guards provide visible safety without creating an atmosphere of fear.
  • Crisis interventionSchools and universities increasingly manage mental health emergencies that require empathy, not force. Guards trained in non-violent crisis intervention.
Lavres guard patrolling a municipal building or campus — providing a safe, accessible environment for the public.

The lowest bidder won the contract and now we’re dealing with no-shows and complaints every single week.

— Procurement lead, municipal

The pain point we solve most

Municipal procurement teams have seen industry-wide turnover above 50%. The cheapest option is rarely the best value. Lavres positions on quality and accountability — the metrics that matter when your public-facing operation depends on it daily.


10 — TRUST & COMPLIANCE

Trust & compliance

Every industry above is backed by the same compliance foundation. Verifiable, on every shift.

PSISA licensed

Business and individual licences verified by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. We don’t deploy unlicensed guards.

Insured

General liability insurance covering all operations and your property. Proof of coverage available on written request.

Smart Serve certified

Every Lavres employee, Arnaldo included, holds Smart Serve certification for any alcohol-licensed venue in Ontario.

Uniformed

Clean, branded Lavres uniforms across the team. Your visitors, residents, and employees identify security immediately.

Trained

De-escalation, brand representation, incident documentation, firm-and-warm standard. Ongoing throughout employment.

Founder-led

Arnaldo is directly involved in hiring, training, and your relationship. You won’t talk to a call centre, ever.


11 — FAQ

CommonQuestions

Does Lavres provide security for all 9 industries listed?

Yes. We deploy guards across hospitality, events, healthcare, construction, retail, corporate, residential, cannabis, and government environments. Each industry has specific training requirements, and our guards are prepared for the environment they’re assigned to.

What areas does Lavres serve?

Lavres is based in the Greater Toronto Area and deploys guards across the GTA and Ottawa. We’re available for security contracts province-wide. If your property is outside, get in touch and we’ll confirm availability.

Are your guards trained for my specific industry?

Yes. Lavres guards receive industry-specific training in addition to our core hospitality-first program. A guard assigned to a healthcare facility is trained differently from a guard at a construction site.

How is Lavres different from larger security companies?

We’re founder-led. Arnaldo is directly involved in hiring, training, and client relationships. Larger firms treat clients as account numbers. At Lavres, the relationship is personal and the accountability is direct.

Do your guards hold individual PSISA licences?

Yes. Every Lavres guard holds an individual licence under Ontario’s Private Security and Investigative Services Act. We verify licensing through the Ministry of the Solicitor General before any guard is assigned.

Are your guards Smart Serve certified?

Yes. Every Lavres employee, Arnaldo included, holds Smart Serve certification. For hospitality, events, cannabis, and any venue serving alcohol, this certification is non-negotiable.

Does Lavres meet government procurement compliance requirements?

Yes. We maintain full documentation for competitive and invitational procurement processes: PSISA licence, general liability insurance, WSIB clearance, individual guard licensing verification.

How do I get started with Lavres?

Get in touch. Tell us about your property, your industry, and your concerns. We’ll recommend the right guard deployment and build a plan specific to your environment.


12 — READY WHEN YOU ARE

Your industry, your standard.

Tell us about your environment — what you’re protecting, who walks through, and what your current security looks like. We’ll show you what Lavres looks like in your sector.

Founder available now — (647) 515-3139