Our Founder

In her own words, Michelle Bailey describes herself as “Barnsley, born and bred” and it’s clear she is proud of her Yorkshire roots. The striking thing when you talk to her is that she is very self – effacing, being more comfortable giving credit to others. It’s a blend of confidence and shyness that reveals an easy going style that makes her very likeable. Her Award Winning company Active Response Security Services is the product of a strong team ethic that runs through her veins. Michelle has been privileged to work within the Security Industry for over twenty years and working within a male dominated Industry, Michelle has overcome diversity and challenges along the way as she drove the company into the top 5% of all SIA ACS Companies throughout the UK. Using what she had learned in Security Management, Michelle set up Active Response in 2006. She knew if she was going to succeed she would need to get the right blend of talents to support the business, an ethic that has led us to great success. Our efforts have been rewarded with several awards and recognition within our Industry that reflects our team ethic. What makes Michelle especially happy is that companies who started the journey with us are still using our services today.
Our Mission
Our Customers
Our customers are behind the passion we hold for all things Security. We are here 24/7 so you do not have to be!. We continue to strive on a daily basis to ensure that Security is still an affordable asset, even in today’s current climate without compromising on the quality of our offerings.
Our Neighbourhood
Every location we work in is part of a community. We want to raise the awareness of Security within our Neighbourhoods and work closely with local Policing Teams. As such we lend our expertise to Neighbourhood Watch Schemes, Local Schools and offer useful advice to keep your community safe.
Our Environmental Mission

- Understand environmental issues and share information with our partners.
- Develop innovative and flexible solutions to bring about change.
- Strive to buy, sell and use environmentally friendly products.
- Recognise that fiscal responsibility is essential to our environmental future.
- Instil environmental responsibility as a corporate value.
- Measure and monitor our progress for each project.
- Encourage all partners to share in our mission.