Honest, practical guides to the gear security professionals actually use on shift, written by someone who has worked the job. Every pick is chosen for how it holds up on a real post, not for how it looks in an ad.
Start here
- Security Guard Equipment List: 20 Essentials — The full checklist, from the five items you cannot skip to the gear that needs permission and training.
Communication and recording
- Two-Way Radios for Security Guards — Our radio picks, FCC licensing basics, and the radio etiquette that keeps teams safe.
- Best Body Cameras for Security Guards — The cameras worth buying, when to record, and the audio-recording laws every guard should know.
Lighting
- Best Flashlights for Security Guards — Duty lights, belt lights and backups compared, plus what lumens and IP ratings really mean.
Footwear and clothing
- Best Boots for Security Guards — Waterproof, side-zip and safety-toe duty boots, and how to match a boot to your post.
- Cold and Wet Weather Gear — How to layer for rain and cold on an outdoor post, and the kit worth buying.
Some links on these pages are affiliate links. If you buy through them, Security Dogma may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.