Security Budgeting 101: How to Balance Cost & Risk

Private security is one of the smartest investments a business can make to protect its people, property and assets. But how do you balance strong protection with cost? In this blog, we’ll break down security budgeting strategies, explain how to measure ROI and explore how outsourcing can enhance your program without compromising safety.
Protos Whitepaper: Executive Protection and Personal Security for High-Value Residential Properties

Residential executive protection is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for high-profile individuals and families. This whitepaper explores real-world threats to high-value homes and outlines how tailored, technology-integrated security solutions can mitigate risk, ensure safety and deliver peace of mind.
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In the advancing retail industry, the final stage of the supply chain process is full of challenges. This whitepaper focuses on the importance of end-of-sale supply chain logistics and security for retail stores, highlighting solutions such as combining physical security personnel and technology to secure supply chain operations.
Workplace Safety & Security: Building a Strong Safety Culture for National Safety Month 2025

June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health risks and safety hazards in the workplace and beyond. Founded by the National Safety Council, this month-long observance focuses on minimizing unintentional injuries and promote safer environments across the United States. In this article, we will explore strategies for building and sustaining workplace safety culture.
Kris Vece Elected to the Loss Prevention Foundation’s Executive Committee

The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) is pleased to announce the election of Kris Vece, Vice President of Enterprise Accounts at Protos, and Rick Peck, Senior Vice President at The TJX Companies, as its newest Executive Committee members. Vece makes history as the first woman elected to the committee, bringing years of industry leadership and advocacy for professional education in loss prevention.
Workplace Violence Prevention Checklist: Top 10 Strategies to Keep Your Team Safe

Workplace violence is a growing concern that affects organizations across every industry. This comprehensive list outlines practical workplace violence prevention strategies that you can take to reduce incidents in your work environment and create a supportive space for everyone who enters.
Direct-to-Agency vs. Outsourced Off-Duty Law Enforcement Services: Why Protos is the Smarter Choice

When it comes to securing your people, property or projects with off-duty law enforcement, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to manage it yourself or outsource to a trusted partner. At Protos, we help clients unlock the full return on investment (ROI) of their security spend by delivering a better way to manage off-duty law enforcement programs. We eliminate the hidden costs of internal coordination, elevate the quality and consistency of off-duty law enforcement programs and assume full risk through comprehensive insurance coverage.
The People, Places and Purpose Behind Protos’ Guarding Services

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 Risk Management: Identifying Threats Before They Escalate

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 Prevention Strategies: How to Create a Safer Work Environment

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.