Did you know that Protos Security is considered one of the fastest-growing guarding companies in North America? Since being acquired by the private equity firm Southfield Capital in 2019, Protos has experienced remarkable growth – acquiring new businesses, increasing our workforce, advancing the proprietary software that first set us apart and broadening our service offerings to include guarding, off-duty, specialized and remote services divisions.

Workplace violence isn’t just a headline issue, it’s a growing threat that affects employees across industries. Organizations that take a proactive approach to workplace violence risk management position themselves to protect employees and operations more effectively.

Workplace violence affects every industry, posing risks to employee safety, business continuity and legal compliance. At Protos, we believe that prevention starts with preparation. In this article, we explore actionable workplace violence prevention strategies, training approaches and risk management frameworks to help organizations create safer, more resilient environments.