Introducing: Kevlar Security
You may have noticed some new faces on the street - here’s who they are!
As of September 1, 2025, the South Granville BIA has hired Kevlar Security to provide enhanced safety and support services for our neighbourhood. Kevlar already serves other Vancouver districts, and brings proven security expertise to our community.
What’s Staying the Same
Daily business check-ins: Guards continue to greet owners and staff, creating familiarity and building trust.
Graffiti & infrastructure reporting: Incidents are logged with photos, tracked through the Vancouver 311 system, and shared with the right contractors.
Uniformed presence: Professional uniforms and vests will maintain high security visibility across streets and lanes, to deter nuisance activity.
Reid Penick (reid@southgranville.org) will still be your main contact for all things safety and security outside of urgent matters.
What’s New
Alarm & After-hour Incident Response: After-hours mobile response is now available for emergencies and alarms. Call us anytime, 24/7, if your team requires assistance. Kevlar will deploy a team by car to assist. The first response of the year is free; additional call-outs are $50 each. Call 604-992-6644 for after-hours support.
Mobile Patrol Coverage: A prominently branded Kevlar Security vehicle is on call to offer immediate response or backup if needed.
South Granville Business Signal Group: Join Kevlar’s real-time group chat to flag safety concerns such as encampments or suspicious activity. Response times will be logged in the chat for full transparency. Sign-up by asking the Kevlar Security team for the qr code during their visit.
Safe Walk: Staff leaving after dark during security hours can request an escort to their car or bus stop. Call 604-992-6644 to arrange.
Member Reporting Tool (COMING SOON): An online form on our website will allow members to report neighbourhood issues directly to the BIA for follow-up.
The goal of these services is simple: to keep South Granville a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for businesses, staff, customers, and visitors. We encourage you to take advantage of these services — whether that’s requesting a Safe Walk, reporting an incident, or joining the Business Signal Group.
Thank you for helping keep South Granville a safe and vibrant community.