Our story

Built by the people who haveactually done the job.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, we are a locally owned and operated contract security company led by former law enforcement professionals who bring years of experience in public safety, risk management and incident response.

Why we startedthis company.

Throughout our careers, we had the opportunity to work alongside security professionals in a wide range of environments. While we met many dedicated and hardworking security guards, we also witnessed recurring challenges that prevented security companies from providing the level of service their clients deserved. Poor training, limited management support, inconsistent supervision and a lack of accountability often left both security personnel and clients frustrated.

We founded Watch Dog Security Services to raise the standard of contract security. Our goal was to build a company that values professionalism, communication and reliability above all else. We believe that every client deserves security personnel who are properly trained, well supported, and held to the highest standards of performance.

Our background in law enforcement has given us firsthand knowledge of risk assessment, incident response, conflict resolution and the importance of strong leadership. These experiences have shaped the way our company operates — from how we recruit and train our guards to how we supervise our sites and communicate with our clients.

We don't believe security is simply about having a uniformed presence. It is about building trust, preventing problems before they occur, and providing peace of mind through professionalism and accountability. Our management team remains actively involved with every client and every site.

Starting this company was about more than launching a business. It was about creating a security company that we would be proud to recommend. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to integrity, quality service, and protecting the people and properties entrusted to us.

Fully licensed in AlbertaLicensed according to Alberta regulation, with $5 million in liability insurance.

Direct client relationshipsNo filtering through layers of management — our directors work with you.

Trained and licensed guardsRigorous training, industry best practices and a focus on professionalism.

Specialist coverageResidential communities, warehouse and industrial facilities, construction sites.

Our core values

Reliant. Vigilant. Excellent.Professional.

Our background in law enforcement has provided us with the knowledge to understand what truly makes a difference when providing security services.

Leadership

The directorsbehind the badge.

Director & Co-Founder

Muhammad Ahsan

Muhammad entered this industry the same way most guards do: on a post, in uniform, learning the job one shift at a time.

He started in security while completing a degree in pharmacology research, which taught him to work a problem methodically and explain his findings clearly — habits that show up today in how his guards document an incident. Much of his early experience came in a fast paced retail mall, responding to domestic disputes, physical disturbances, medical emergencies, shoplifting and assaults, often with the public watching and little time to deliberate.

Volunteering with vulnerable populations shaped how he approaches the work: many of the people a guard meets on a difficult call aren't threats, they're in crisis. Recognising the difference is what separates a situation that ends quietly from one that ends in an injury or a liability.

He currently works as a Peace Officer, a role carrying formal training in control tactics, crisis intervention, criminal and provincial law, and mental health response, along with real accountability for use of force decisions and reports that have to hold up after the fact. That is the standard he brings back to his own team.

Director & Co-Founder

Akashdeep Singh

Akashdeep leads the company's strategic growth, operational planning, training standards and client relationships, with a career built on frontline public safety and security operations.

Before founding Watch Dog Security Services he served as a Police Constable with the Edmonton Police Service, enforcing the Criminal Code of Canada and provincial legislation while responding to a wide range of dynamic incidents. His law enforcement career provided extensive experience in criminal investigations, emergency response, conflict resolution and public safety.

Throughout his policing career he received advanced training in use of force decision making, defensive tactics, firearms, baton, OC spray and TASER deployment, regularly responding to domestic disputes, mental health crises, weapons complaints and other high risk incidents.

A graduate of NAIT with a background in Business Management, he combines practical operational experience with business leadership to guide the company's continued growth.

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