Updated November 2026
Quick answer: Often the same day. Veterans Security Group can usually have an armed or unarmed officer on your site the day you call, with 24/7 supervised dispatch behind every post. Call (901) 407-1751, tell us what happened, and we’ll walk you through the fastest path to coverage.
Why the First Few Nights Matter
After a break-in, a property is often at its most exposed. A broken door, a disabled alarm or a missing gate lock can take days to repair, and anyone who got in once knows the way. Covering that gap quickly protects what’s left and gives you time to fix things properly.
What to Do in the First Hour
- Make sure everyone is safe and call the police if a crime is in progress or just happened.
- Document the damage with photos and a short written timeline.
- Secure what you can: board windows, change codes, move high-value items.
- Call your insurance carrier and ask what they require going forward.
- Call a licensed security company to cover the gap while repairs happen.
How Same-Day Coverage Works at Veterans Security Group
- You call (901) 407-1751 and tell us what happened, where and when you need coverage.
- We confirm the hours and whether an armed or unarmed officer fits the risk.
- An officer arrives with post orders for your site, often the same day.
- Every post reports to our 24/7 supervised dispatch.
- When things settle, we walk the site with you and adjust or end coverage.
Temporary Coverage Options
- An on-site officer for nights and weekends while doors, locks or alarms are fixed. See our armed and unarmed security guards.
- A mobile patrol that checks your property on a set schedule. See security patrol.
- A solar camera trailer to watch a lot or job site without power or wiring. See mobile surveillance trailers.
- A fire watch if a fire or damage has taken your sprinklers or alarm out of service. See fire watch.
Picking the Right Coverage for Your Property
- Retail stores: an officer at the door during open hours, plus overnight coverage if the storefront is damaged.
- Construction sites: a gate guard or roving patrol overnight and on weekends, or a camera trailer for large open sites.
- Warehouses and yards: roving patrol checking trailer seals and the fence line after the last shift.
- Apartments: patrol or a staffed gate, with armed officers if there’s been a violent incident.
- Churches: a low-profile officer for services and events, coordinated with your safety team.
Information to Have Ready When You Call
- The address and what happened
- The hours you need covered, starting when
- Entrances, gates and any areas that can’t be secured
- Whether anyone was hurt or threatened (this can affect armed vs. unarmed)
- What your insurer has asked for
What Insurers Often Ask For
After an incident, carriers and general contractors frequently want proof of licensed, insured coverage. Ask your security company for its Tennessee license number and a certificate of insurance. Veterans Security Group holds Tennessee License #13298; see our Licenses & Insurance page.
How Long to Keep Coverage
At minimum, keep coverage until the damage is repaired and your alarm and locks are working again. Many properties keep a patrol or a camera trailer in place for a few weeks afterward, then reassess. If the incident revealed a bigger gap, a free site walk-through can help you decide on longer-term coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really start the same day?
Usually, yes. Call us directly and we’ll tell you the fastest path to coverage for your site.
Do I need armed or unarmed coverage after a break-in?
It depends on what happened. A property break-in with no one present is often covered well by an unarmed officer or patrol. A robbery, a threat or a violent incident may call for armed coverage. We’ll tell you honestly which fits.
Do you cover areas outside Memphis?
Yes. We cover Shelby and Fayette Counties in Tennessee, DeSoto and Marshall Counties in Mississippi, and Crittenden County in Arkansas.
Call Now
Veterans Security Group is a veteran-owned security company in Memphis. Call (901) 407-1751 for same-day coverage and a free site walk-through.