Sentry Security & Investigations
Professional, adaptable security for hospitals, businesses, events and organizations across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Our trained professionals assess threats, prevent incidents and respond fast.
What we do
From a hospital campus to a single storefront, we tailor coverage to the threats you actually face.
Our specialty
Specialized security for hospitals, emergency departments and long-term care, delivered with a calm, patient-centred approach that supports clinical teams.
24/7 on-site security, mobile patrols and emergency response for businesses, events, worksites and retail.
Proactive strategies that cut shoplifting, fraud and employee theft.
Licensed investigators providing discreet surveillance, fraud detection and tracing.
Court filings, subpoenas and legal courier work handled with confidentiality and precision.
Expert assessments, workplace safety plans and emergency preparedness.
Certified, practical courses for businesses, organizations and private groups.
Our people
Licensed, locally trained Sentry officers serving communities across Nova Scotia & New Brunswick.
Healthcare security
We prioritize patient safety, staff support and a compassionate approach, with specialized healthcare security across Nova Scotia & New Brunswick.
Partnership with CBRP & NSHA
Under the Involuntary Patient Treatment Act, police must stay with an individual at a healthcare facility until a psychiatric assessment, often 24 to 48 hours.
Sentry developed a model with Cape Breton Regional Police and the Nova Scotia Health Authority: our specially trained staff take over on-site security once the individual arrives, supporting healthcare personnel and monitoring patient safety.
In place for over two years, the model frees substantial police resources for frontline duty.
Our sister division
Sentry Security Health Services provides trained, compassionate one-to-one sitters for hospitals, long-term care and home.
Sentry Security Health Services
Compassionate, safe one-to-one patient sitting in hospitals, long-term care facilities and at home, across Nova Scotia & New Brunswick.
1-1 patient sitting
Our sitters assist with mobility, offer companionship and help reduce distress through calm, respectful engagement. They're a steady, supportive presence at the bedside.
SSHS grew out of years of working alongside healthcare professionals across Nova Scotia, when we saw that patient sitting was a real need in our communities.
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Our approach
Soft, scrub-style uniforms blend into clinical settings, reducing fear and building trust, especially on mental health and dementia units.
Gentle Persuasive Approach, Mental Health First Aid and non-violent communication for empathetic, calm redirection.
A quiet, low-profile presence alongside nurses, aides and care staff that reduces agitation so clinical teams can focus where they're needed.
Why SSHS
Our sitters move seamlessly between hands-on patient care and keeping everyone safe, so there's no delay and no gap in support.
Non-violent crisis intervention, mental health first aid, verbal de-escalation and patient-centred techniques for complex care situations.
Recognized by healthcare providers and community leaders for reliability and adaptability, saving critical time for care teams.
Patient watches are managed with professionalism and empathy, ensuring safety and support for everyone involved.
Contact us
Tell us what you need protected and we'll get back to you with a free consultation, usually within one business day. Whether it's hospital sitting, long-term care support or help at home, tell us about the patient and we'll be in touch shortly.
