Specialized. Trusted. Committed: Highlighting Blue Star During National Police Week

Graphic for Blue Star, part of Protos Specialized Services, featuring headshots of Jeff Salvetti and Anthony Varchetto. On the left is the Blue Star logo with a bold blue star inside a circle and the text 'Blue Star' above the 'Protos Specialized Services' logo

Each May, National Police Week is observed to honor the courage and commitment of law enforcement across the country. Since 1962, it has been a time of remembrance and gratitude, but more than that, it calls for action. At Protos, we recognize that supporting law enforcement goes beyond just a week or month. It means investing in their well-being, standing beside them during hard times and ensuring their voices are heard.

Behind the Vault: Safeguarding Assets and People in Financial Security Operations

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Financial institutions, such as banks, credit unions and investment firms, provide essential services, including savings and checking accounts, loans, mortgages, investment opportunities and financial advice. In this blog, we will discuss the various measures to protect assets, employees and customers in financial security operations.

How Off-Duty Law Enforcement Improves Workplace Security & Safety

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Workplace security not only safeguards assets and sensitive information but also protects employees and visitors, fostering a safe and productive environment. Off-duty law enforcement are an effective solution as they are positioned to deter criminal activities, respond swiftly in emergencies and provide an added layer of protection.

How We Deliver Security That Never Settles

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At Protos, we believe in a modern security experience that never settles and dynamically adapts when, where and how its needed. In this blog, Protos Chief Executive Officer Mark Hjelle shares how Protos delivers that promise to our customers, elevating the exceptional experience every day.

Chicago’s Finest Protection: Blue Star Security Featured on WGN TV

Chicago's finest protection - blue star security featured on WGM TV

A recent WGN-TV segment featured an interview with Anthony Varchetto, President, and Jeff Salvetti, Vice President, of Blue Star Security, which they co-founded. They discussed how Blue Star provides premier security and investigative services across Chicago and North America through Protos Security’s Specialized Services Division.

Protos Whitepaper: The End-of-Sale Process in the Retail Supply Chain

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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.

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.