A wide range of security solutions
By segmenting its security services, Grupo 8 focuses the expertise and knowledge needed in each one of them, in order to achieve excellence with its customers. In this way, Grupo 8 provides a wide range of security solutions, answering on a case-by-case basis to the particular needs of its customers, which when integrated correspond to a more advanced and enhanced level of security.
The experience and know-how accumulated since 1972 in this particular area are the reason why Grupo 8 is recognized in Portugal as one of the most important nationally funded security companies.

SERVICES
Surveillance
Ever vigilant
24-hour Security Centre
24-hour Security Centre
K8 – Canine Team
K8 – Canine Team
Electronic Security
At the forefront of technology
Transport of valuables
In safe hands, anywhere
Security Consulting
Security Assessments





K8 – CANINE TEAM
In addition to human surveillance, Grupo 8 has the K8 – Canine Team, a special group consisting of specially trained security dogs (security dogs specially trained by qualified dog trainers).
This team is constituted by the pairing of one man and one dog, whose strong bond enables them to maximize the best of their skills and enhances their adaptability to ground conditions.
The level of expertise required of the human element, the security dog handler, permits that when working as a team, he takes full advantage of all the potential and natural abilities of the dog, especially the sense of smell to detect drugs, devices or in disaster situations.


24-HOUR SECURITY CENTRE
Management of Alarm Receiving and Monitoring Centres
With thousands of alarms across the country linked to its Alarm Centres, Grupo 8 receives and monitors all information, processing it in order to match the specifications of each customer and acting in accordance with the demands of each situation, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
In addition to overseeing all monitored alarms, Grupo 8 assists in the operation and routing of the mobile resources available (Guard Patrols and Security Response Squads) when confronted with alarm incidents or equipment malfunctions.
Additionally, the Area Supervisors who are in contact with all operating vehicles and are provided information concerning the status of their guards, with whom they maintain regular contact and to whom they communicate the problems and questions that arise while on duty, including those that require their presence.


SECURITY CONSULTING
Security Consulting
The commercial departments of Grupo 8 plan the design and development of security services according to customer needs, always taking into account basic factors such as innovation, quality of service provided and ability to generate added value.
These departments are made up of teams of technical consultants specialized in the design of global, integrated security solutions, which match 100% the needs of each of our clients.
We prepare:
- Security Plans;
- Security Audits;
- Personal protection plans;
- Prevention, Emergency and Evacuation Plans.
comercial@grupo8.pt for consultations or further information