Warehouse & Distribution Security in Lathrop, CA
Lathrop has become one of the Central Valley's big distribution hubs, sitting where I-5 meets SR-120 with massive fulfillment and warehouse operations. That makes the security work here heavily industrial: protecting cargo, trailers, and equipment across large sites that run around the clock.
What we protect in Lathrop
- Fulfillment and distribution centers. Large warehouses hold high-value cargo and run shifts at all hours. We provide gate access control, trailer-yard patrol, and dock-line coverage.
- Trailer yards. Loaded and empty trailers are a recurring theft target. We log every truck in and out and patrol the yard on set rounds.
- Construction sites. River Islands and ongoing development mean active builds that need overnight coverage against equipment and metal theft.
- Commercial and retail. Newer commercial and retail sites use loss prevention and patrol.
How we work here
Distribution sites get hit at predictable hours, and we staff around that. For yards and docks we prefer armed officers overnight, because that's when cargo theft happens and an unarmed guard is limited in what they can safely do. Officers control the gate, log every truck, patrol the yard and fence line, and document anything off. You get a daily report you can use.
Services available in Lathrop
- Unarmed uniformed guards
- Mobile patrol
- Armed guards where the risk profile calls for it
- Event security
- Fire watch (NFPA-compliant logs)
Why hire a guard in Lathrop
A logistics hub on two freeways is built for fast movement, which is exactly what cargo thieves rely on. A controlled gate and a patrolling officer slow that down, and for a distribution operation one stolen trailer can cost more than a long stretch of coverage.
Lathrop security FAQs
Do you provide gate and yard control for warehouses?
Yes. We control gates, log every truck in and out, and patrol trailer yards and dock lines on distribution sites.
Should I use armed guards for a trailer yard?
For overnight yard and dock coverage we usually recommend armed officers, since that's when cargo theft peaks.
Can you cover multiple distribution sites?
Yes — fixed-post officers plus mobile patrol units running set routes across several sites.
Licensed, bonded, and insured in California
ShieldWise Security is a California-licensed Private Patrol Operator, BSIS PPO #122008. Every officer we deploy holds an active BSIS guard card before their first shift, and armed officers carry a current BSIS exposed-firearm permit. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we'll share certificates of insurance on request.
Proud member of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA).
ShieldWise Security does not provide legal, medical, or emergency first-responder services. In an active emergency, always call 911 first.
Last updated: May 2026