Frechen & Rhein-Erft district
Event security and close protection in Frechen and the Rhein-Erft district
DERLO is based in Frechen. For town festivals, club festivities, marquee events, carnival, company parties and private occasions in Frechen, Hürth, Pulheim, Kerpen, Bergheim, Brühl and Erftstadt, distances are short and your contact is local.
At a glance
Security in the Rhein-Erft district
- What does DERLO offer in the Rhein-Erft district?
- Event security with entry control and security staff, security concepts, security for marquees and carnival, plus close protection and escort protection for private individuals and companies.
- Where exactly?
- In Frechen and the neighbouring towns of Hürth, Pulheim, Kerpen, Bergheim, Brühl and Erftstadt, as well as in Cologne and the rest of the Rhineland.
- Why a local provider?
- DERLO is based in Frechen. That makes site visits, coordination with clubs and venues, and short-notice appointments straightforward.
- What does it cost?
- For events, the price depends on the type and scale. We bill close protection at a day rate; if it is only needed for a few hours, we charge a minimum of six hours. We charge escort protection for a minimum of four hours. After our conversation, you receive a quote.
- Who is your contact?
- Marc Derlich, owner of DERLO Consulting & Protection. Additional security personnel join from his network on a project basis. DERLO holds a licence for security services under section 34a of the German Trade Regulation Act (§ 34a GewO).
Area of operation
Frechen and neighbouring towns
From Frechen, the whole Rhein-Erft district is quickly within reach – and so is Cologne.
Frechen
DERLO's base; town festivals, club events and private celebrations right here in town.
Hürth and Brühl
Events, indoor functions and festivals in the south of the district.
Pulheim and Bergheim
Club festivities, marquee events and company parties in the north and west.
Kerpen and Erftstadt
Town festivals, traditional festivities and private occasions in the west and south.
Cologne
Right next door. More on event security in Cologne.
Occasions
What we secure on our doorstep
- Town festivals and funfairs
- Club festivities and Schützenfeste (marksmen's festivals)
- Marquee and indoor events
- Carnival sessions and parades
- Company parties and anniversaries
- Weddings and private celebrations
- Open-air events
- Close protection and escort protection
Services
What DERLO handles across the district
- 01
Entry and access
Ticket, bag and age checks, guest lists and a calm welcome.
- 02
Security staff
A presence across the site, in the marquee and at the exits; de-escalation when needed.
- 03
Stage and backstage
Protection for artists, technical equipment and sensitive areas.
- 04
Security concepts
Planning for entry, routes and staffing. More on security concepts.
- 05
Carnival
Carnival sessions, parades and parties during the season. More on carnival security.
- 06
Close protection
Discreet escorts for private individuals and business owners from the region. More on close protection.
Accountability
One contact from the neighbourhood.
Marc Derlich runs DERLO from Frechen. He knows the venues in the district, coordinates directly with clubs, organisers and venues, plans every assignment himself and is personally present at most of them.
- Certified security and protection specialist (Fachkraft für Schutz und Sicherheit, trained 2017 to 2020)
- Close protection training in Germany and abroad
- Active in close protection since 2020, in the security sector since 2016
- CQB courses, close protection medic training, driver safety training
- International operational experience, including in crisis regions
- Evacuation from crisis regions
- Preparation for travel abroad
- Licensed under section 34a of the German Trade Regulation Act (§ 34a GewO), based in Frechen near Cologne
Frequently asked questions about the Rhein-Erft district
Is DERLO a security company based in Frechen?
Yes. DERLO Consulting & Protection is based at Klettenweg 3 in Frechen and works throughout the Rhein-Erft district, in Cologne and in the rest of the Rhineland.
Does DERLO also cover small club festivities?
Yes. Even smaller festivities benefit from well-organised entry and clear responsibilities; scope and staffing are tailored to the event.
How quickly can an assignment be arranged?
Thanks to the short distances, site visits and coordination can happen quickly. Whether an assignment can be carried out at short notice depends on scope and availability.
How much does security for a town festival or marquee event cost?
That depends on the duration, the number of visitors, the size of the area and the tasks. After a conversation and, where it makes sense, a site visit, you receive a quote.
Your enquiry from the Rhein-Erft district
Briefly tell us the location, date and occasion. Marc Derlich will get back to you personally.