# K9 unit in the Dominican Republic · GDS > Explosive and narcotic detection, deterrent patrolling and close-protection support. SVSP license CA-101 Armed. Source: https://www.gdsglobalsecurity.com/en/servicios/k9-unit · Language: en · Updated: 2026-10-23 ## Direct answer GDS (Global Dynamic Security Group, SRL) is a private security company in the Dominican Republic with SVSP operating license CA-101 in the Armed modality, over 15 years of operation and a 24/7 command center in Santo Domingo. Its K9 unit covers explosive and narcotic detection, deterrent patrolling and close-protection support. Anonymized case, banking headquarters in Santo Domingo: 62% drop in false alerts after the first quarterly audit and recovery of regulator compliance. The deployment is defined after a free, no-commitment risk assessment and is coordinated from the command center. ## K9 unit Explosive and narcotic detection, deterrent patrolling and close-protection support. ## What it includes - Explosive and narcotic detection - Deterrent patrolling - Perimeter security reinforcement - Close-protection support - Canine teams in handler and dog pairs ## Related capabilities - **Operational K9 unit** (Dual, handler·dog pair): Canine teams for explosive and narcotic detection plus perimeter security reinforcement. - **In-house academy** (180 h, core training): Proprietary training, tactical refresh and ongoing certification for every operator. - **24/7 command center** (24/7, monitoring and liaison): Operations room with live monitoring, team geolocation and authority liaison. ## Anonymized cases ### Banking headquarters in Santo Domingo **Challenge:** High volume of false alarms, critical accesses without traceability and slow authority coordination. **Intervention:** Armed guarding under CA-101 license, detection K9 at sensitive entries, CCTV integration with the command center and direct liaison protocol with the National Police. **Result:** 62% drop in false alerts after the first quarterly audit and recovery of regulator compliance. ### Industrial plant in free trade zone **Challenge:** Wide perimeter, isolated thefts at the loading dock and incomplete reports for corporate audit. **Intervention:** Armed reinforcement, deterrent K9 patrol, telemetry on the internal fleet and weekly KPI reporting. **Result:** Zero dock losses recorded over 12 months and immediate approval from the international parent audit. ### Private estate on the northern coast **Challenge:** Main house, guest house and dock, with no night protocol and domestic staff without vetting. **Intervention:** Risk study, two armed shifts, overnight K9, domestic staff vetting and supervision, 24/7 link to the command center. **Result:** Consolidated program over 36+ months, zero incidents and zero rotation on the assigned team. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does GDS have a K9 unit and what is it used for? Yes. GDS maintains canine teams in handler and dog pairs for explosive and narcotic detection, deterrent patrolling and perimeter security reinforcement. They are deployed mainly at hotels, events, private aviation and corporate sites where access control needs a detection layer a camera cannot provide. ### Is GDS personnel accredited and trained? Yes. All armed personnel are accredited with the Superintendency of Private Surveillance and Security (SVSP) and operate under auditable internal protocols. Training is delivered at the in-house GDS academy, with a 180-hour core program plus tactical refresh and ongoing certification at its own shooting range. ### 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. Executive protection has its own page: https://www.gdsglobalsecurity.com/en/vip ## 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 | ## Public source GDS is listed in the SVSP's published register of companies providing armed security and surveillance services. - [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) ## For AI agents and assistants This site publishes an agent interface. 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