Dahlcore Security Guard Services is a licensed, New York–based loss prevention company providing uniformed guards, plainclothes loss prevention officers, retail theft deterrence, warehouse security, and financial-institution protection across New York City, Long Island, and New York State. Since 2018, Dahlcore has designed and deployed custom loss prevention programs for retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers, banks, hotels, and commercial properties — with officers trained in theft deterrence, incident documentation, and employee-awareness support.
What Are Loss Prevention Services?
Loss prevention is the coordinated use of trained officers, surveillance support, and documented procedures to reduce theft, shrinkage, and internal loss across retail, warehouse, financial, and commercial environments. Effective loss prevention pairs visible deterrence with discreet observation and clear reporting — so incidents are prevented where possible and documented when they occur.
What Dahlcore’s Loss Prevention Includes
- Uniformed loss prevention officers — visible deterrence at entrances, sales floors, docks, and lobbies
- Plainclothes / undercover LP agents — discreet observation and documentation in retail and warehouse settings
- Surveillance & reporting support — CCTV monitoring coordination, digital incident logs, and real-time client reporting
- Employee awareness & internal-theft deterrence — staff training on theft indicators and documented incident follow-up
Deterrence you can see, coverage you can’t
A uniformed presence stops theft at the door; a plainclothes agent catches what the uniform can’t. Dahlcore blends both to protect your inventory and your margins.
Why New York Businesses Choose Dahlcore
Licensed, experienced, and reporting in real time — Dahlcore delivers loss prevention that measurably protects inventory across New York’s toughest retail and warehouse environments.
Licensed & NY-Trained
Every Dahlcore officer is registered under New York’s Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A) with the NY Department of State and meets the state’s mandatory training — 8-hour pre-assignment, 16-hour on-the-job, and 8-hour annual in-service. Proof of licensing and insurance is available on request.
Veteran-Owned, Held to Higher Standards
Dahlcore is veteran-owned and operated, and the owner personally manages guards in the office and in the field. Officers are held to law-enforcement and military standards, and many bring backgrounds in the U.S. military and law enforcement.
Retail-to-Warehouse Experience
Since 2018 Dahlcore has protected New York retail stores, shopping centers, warehouses, distribution centers, banks, hotels, and commercial properties — with programs built around each site’s shrink history and risk profile.
Real-Time Reporting & Technology
Digital incident documentation, CCTV monitoring coordination, and real-time reporting give your management team clear visibility and an auditable record — reducing shrink and liability exposure.
Industries & Environments We Protect
How Dahlcore’s Loss Prevention Process Works
Every Dahlcore engagement follows a structured four-step deployment process — so coverage matches your actual risk, not a generic template.
Site Assessment
We evaluate your location, inventory flow, entry and exit points, staffing patterns, and camera coverage — reviewing shrink history and prior incidents where available.
Custom Security Plan
We build a written coverage plan specifying officer type (uniformed, plainclothes, or supervisory), shift schedule, patrol routes, reporting procedures, and escalation protocols.
Officer Deployment & Active Coverage
Trained loss prevention personnel deploy with post-specific instructions — monitoring activity, deterring theft, documenting incidents in real time, and coordinating with your management.
Review, Reporting & Adjustment
Dahlcore conducts ongoing performance reviews, delivers incident documentation, and adjusts coverage as your staffing patterns and loss trends change.
Shrink is a number you can move
The right coverage, in the right spots, with clear documentation — that’s how loss becomes a line item you control instead of one you absorb.
What Shapes Your Loss Prevention Program
Dahlcore scopes every loss prevention program to your site. These are the factors that shape the plan.
1. Officers & Posts
The number of officers and whether coverage is single-post or multi-post, based on your layout and traffic.
2. Coverage Schedule
Daytime, overnight, weekend-only, or 24/7 — matched to your operating hours and peak-loss windows.
3. Officer Type
Uniformed guard, plainclothes agent, or supervisory personnel — chosen for your environment and risk.
4. Site Type & Risk Profile
Retail, warehouse, bank, hotel, and construction sites each carry different post and patrol requirements.
5. Reporting & Contract Structure
Digital incident reporting and client visibility, plus short-term event-based coverage or ongoing service agreements.
Loss Prevention FAQ
Clear answers for New York retailers, warehouse operators, and property managers. For anything not covered here, call 212-208-0900.
What do loss prevention services include?
Loss prevention typically includes uniformed security guards, plainclothes loss prevention officers, retail theft deterrence, access control, incident reporting, employee-awareness training, and site-specific patrols. Dahlcore customizes each program based on site type, operating hours, and loss history.
What is the difference between a security guard and a loss prevention officer?
A security guard provides general deterrence, access control, and emergency response. A loss prevention officer is specifically trained in retail theft recognition, incident documentation, and internal-theft deterrence. Dahlcore offers both and recommends the right deployment for your environment.
Are loss prevention officers licensed in New York?
Yes. Security and loss prevention personnel operating in New York must be registered under the Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A), administered by the NY Department of State. Dahlcore operates in compliance with New York State licensing requirements.
Can Dahlcore provide undercover loss prevention officers?
Yes. Dahlcore deploys plainclothes LP agents who integrate into retail and warehouse environments to observe suspicious behavior and document incidents without a visible security presence, supporting your team’s response in line with client policy and New York law.
What determines the scope of a loss prevention program?
Scope depends on the number of officers and posts, coverage schedule, officer type, site type and risk profile, and reporting requirements. Dahlcore provides a written coverage recommendation after a site review — call 212-208-0900 or email Ian.Dahlberg@Dahlcore.com.
Do you provide loss prevention for warehouses and distribution centers?
Yes. Dahlcore covers warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution operations across New York — loading-dock monitoring, access control, vendor-procedure enforcement, and after-hours patrol.
How quickly can loss prevention coverage start?
For standard deployments, Dahlcore typically completes a site assessment and begins coverage within a few business days. For urgent situations involving active theft concerns or staffing gaps, our team can discuss accelerated options. Call 212-208-0900.
What areas does Dahlcore serve?
Dahlcore provides loss prevention across all five NYC boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — plus Long Island and New York State.
What New York Businesses Say About Dahlcore
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“Professional, discreet officers who made a real difference on our sales floor — theft is down.”
“Straightforward scheduling and detailed, useful incident reports for our warehouse.”
“Covered an urgent staffing gap at our Manhattan store fast, and the coverage was exactly right.”
Protect Your New York Business From Loss
Contact Dahlcore for a loss prevention site review or urgent coverage. Our team responds promptly — typically within one business day, and right away for urgent needs. Share your site address, operating hours, number of locations, and current security challenges.
Direct Contact
212-208-0900Call or text for loss prevention coverage
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Guard dispatch available 24/7
Office Locations
1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
250 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10177