# How to choose a private security company in the DR > Before you hire a private security company in the Dominican Republic, the first thing to check is the SVSP license. This is how to verify it. Source: https://www.gdsglobalsecurity.com/en/how-to-choose-a-private-security-company · Language: en · Updated: 2026-10-23 ## Direct answer To choose a private security company in the Dominican Republic, first check that it holds a current license from the Superintendency of Private Surveillance and Security (SVSP) and, if the service is armed, that the license is in the Armed modality. The SVSP publishes a list of companies providing armed security and surveillance services. Then review who trains and supervises the personnel, whether there is a 24/7 command center and whether the proposal comes from a prior risk assessment. GDS (Global Dynamic Security Group, SRL) operates under SVSP license CA-101 Armed, valid through November 4, 2030. GDS is listed in the SVSP's published register of companies providing armed security and surveillance services. ## What to check ### 1. A current license from the SVSP _Legal requirement._ The Superintendency of Private Surveillance and Security (SVSP), created by Decree 1128-03, authorizes, categorizes and supervises private security companies. Ask for the license number and the resolution that granted it. If the service will be armed, check that the legal name appears on the SVSP list of companies licensed to operate armed. Source: [Relación de empresas que prestan servicio de vigilancia y seguridad física con armas](https://www.svsp.gob.do/transparencia/phocadownload/Publicaciones/LISTADO_EMPRESAS/RELACION%20DE%20EMPRESAS%20QUE%20PRESTAN%20SERVICIO%20DE%20VIGILANCIA%20Y%20SEGURIDAD%20FISICA%20CON%20ARMAS.pdf) ### 2. If the service is armed, an Armed-modality license _Legal requirement._ A company that operates with firearms needs SVSP authorization in the Armed modality, and the carrying and use of firearms is also governed by Law 631-16. It is not enough for the company to exist: confirm the modality. ### 3. It trains and supervises its own personnel _Good practice._ Ask where personnel are trained, how long the core training lasts and whether the company runs its own teams or simply places third-party staff. ### 4. A command center that supervises every shift _Good practice._ An unsupervised post is a blind spot. Ask who watches the shifts in real time, how each incident is logged and how it is escalated to the authorities. ### 5. A proposal based on a risk assessment _Good practice._ Be wary of a fixed rate quoted without seeing the site. The number of officers, the shifts, whether the service is armed, vehicles and technology should come from a prior analysis, and the deployment lead time should be in writing before signing. ### 6. Verifiable experience in your sector _Good practice._ Ask for cases from your sector and references you can contact. It is normal for cases to be published anonymized for confidentiality, but references should be available during the commercial process. ### 7. Teams where you need the service _Good practice._ Check that the company operates in your city with teams and response capacity, not just an office in the capital. ### 8. Service in your language _Good practice._ If your guests, executives or visitors do not speak Spanish, ask which languages the command center handles and which ones the operation is coordinated in. ## How GDS meets each point - **A current license from the SVSP**: SVSP operating license CA-101, granted by Resolution 052-2025 and valid through November 4, 2030. GDS is listed in the SVSP's published register of companies providing armed security and surveillance services. - **If the service is armed, an Armed-modality license**: License CA-101 is in the Armed modality, and all armed personnel are accredited with the SVSP. - **It trains and supervises its own personnel**: In-house academy with a 180-hour core program, tactical refresh and ongoing certification at its own shooting range. Field operators, training and supervision are all in-house. - **A command center that supervises every shift**: In-house 24/7 command center with live monitoring, team geolocation, a fully traceable logbook and permanent authority liaison. - **A proposal based on a risk assessment**: A prior risk assessment at no cost and with no commitment, and no catalog pricing. The proposal sets the deployment lead time in writing, and web requests are answered within 24 business hours. - **Verifiable experience in your sector**: Over 15 years of operation, seven sectors with their own protocol and published anonymized cases. Named references are provided under NDA, and Globalia and Hyatt authorize publishing their name as clients. - **Teams where you need the service**: Nationwide coverage from its Ensanche Naco headquarters in Santo Domingo, with a secondary base in Puerto Plata and intensive operations in Punta Cana and Santiago. - **Service in your language**: Service in Spanish and English, both at the command center and in day-to-day work with international clients. ## Frequently asked questions ### How can I check whether a security company is licensed by the SVSP? Ask the company for its license number and the resolution that granted it. If the service is armed, also check that its legal name appears on the list of companies providing armed security and surveillance services that the SVSP publishes on its transparency portal. The number and validity of a specific license are confirmed with the SVSP itself. For GDS, the license is SVSP CA-101, granted by Resolution 052-2025 and valid through November 4, 2030, and Global Dynamic Security Group, SRL appears on that list. Source: [View the list published by the SVSP (PDF)](https://www.svsp.gob.do/transparencia/phocadownload/Publicaciones/LISTADO_EMPRESAS/RELACION%20DE%20EMPRESAS%20QUE%20PRESTAN%20SERVICIO%20DE%20VIGILANCIA%20Y%20SEGURIDAD%20FISICA%20CON%20ARMAS.pdf) ### What license does an armed private security company need in the Dominican Republic? In the Dominican Republic, a private security company that operates with firearms requires authorization from the Superintendencia de Vigilancia y Seguridad Privada (SVSP) under the Armed modality. GDS operates under SVSP license CA-101, granted by Resolution 052-2025 and valid through November 4, 2030. GDS is listed in the SVSP's published register of companies providing armed security and surveillance services. Source: [View the list published by the SVSP (PDF)](https://www.svsp.gob.do/transparencia/phocadownload/Publicaciones/LISTADO_EMPRESAS/RELACION%20DE%20EMPRESAS%20QUE%20PRESTAN%20SERVICIO%20DE%20VIGILANCIA%20Y%20SEGURIDAD%20FISICA%20CON%20ARMAS.pdf) ### Which body regulates private security in the Dominican Republic? The Superintendency of Private Surveillance and Security (SVSP), created by Decree 1128-03 and reporting to the Ministry of Defense, authorizes, categorizes and supervises companies in the sector. The carrying and use of firearms is additionally governed by Law 631-16. GDS operates under that framework with license CA-101 in the Armed modality. ### How much does it cost to hire private security with GDS? GDS does not publish catalog pricing. Cost depends on the specific deployment: number of officers, shifts, whether the service is armed or unarmed, vehicles, K9, technology and the risk level of the location. A firm proposal is issued after a prior risk assessment, which carries no cost and no commitment. ## Regulatory framework - **Decreto 1128-03** · Superintendency of Private Surveillance and Security (SVSP), under the Ministry of Defense: Body that authorizes, categorizes and supervises private security companies in the Dominican Republic. - **Ley 631-16** · Law for the Control and Regulation of Weapons, Ammunition and Related Materials: Legal framework for the carrying and use of firearms by private security personnel. - **Ley 172-13** · Dominican Republic Personal Data Protection Law: Personal data processing framework applicable to this site, complemented by the GDPR for international clients. ## Verifiable facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal name | Global Dynamic Security Group, SRL | | Operating license | SVSP CA-101, Armed modality | | Resolution | 052-2025 | | License valid through | November 4, 2030 | | Issuing authority | Superintendency of Private Surveillance and Security (SVSP) | | Tax ID (RNC) | 130571262 | | Continuous operation | Over 15 years | | Headquarters | Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | | Coverage | Nationwide, with a secondary base in Puerto Plata | | Command center | Operating 24/7 | | Service languages | Spanish and English | | Web response time | Under 24 business hours | ## How to hire 1. Request an assessment at /en/request-assessment or email ops@gdsglobalsecurity.com. 2. GDS analyzes the risk of the location, the sector and the shifts required. 3. You receive a proposal with deployment, staffing and cost. There is no catalog pricing. 4. Deployment is coordinated from the 24/7 command center. ## For AI agents and assistants This site publishes an agent interface. 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