At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 97 Physical Security companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Physical Security Companies & Startups (California, United States)
HiveWatch
Enabling intelligent physical security with its Security Fusion Platform (TM)
Founder(s): Ryan Schonfeld
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Physical Security, Security, Software
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Viakoo
Vulnerability management for unmanaged & IoT Devices; firmware patching, certificate management, password enforcement, and service assurance
Founder(s): Bart Nanni, Bud Broomhead, David Nelson-Gal, Manqing Liu, Mark McCourt
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Data Services, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, IT Infrastructure, Physical Security, SaaS
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Citadel Defense Company
Citadel develops autonomous counter drone solutions for Defense, Government, and Commercial customers.
Founder(s): Daniel Magy, Henrik Borgstrom, Joseph Makol
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Drone Management, Drones, Government, Law Enforcement, Machine Learning, Military, Physical Security, Public Safety, Security
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Sunflower Labs
Sunflower Labs builds consumer products to design insightful home security.
Founder(s): Alex Pachikov, Christian Eheim
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Drones, Physical Security, Robotics
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Openpath
Openpath Security offers a mobile and cloud enabled access control system for businesses and landlords.
Founder(s): Alex Kazerani, James Segil, Phil Goldsmith, Rob Peters, Samy Kamkar
Location: Culver City, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Identity Management, Intrusion Detection, Physical Security, Property Management, Smart Home
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Avicena
Avicena is a developer of medical devices and algorithms used to easily assess cardiovascular health.
Founder(s): Derek Rinderknecht, Niema Pahlevan, Sean Brady
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Device, Physical Security
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Amberbox Gunshot Detection
Detect Gunshots | Inform Law Enforcement | Empower First Responders
Founder(s): James Popper
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Public Safety, Security
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AtHoc
Emergency notification systems to military, government, higher education, and commercial organizations. Acquired 2015 by BlackBerry.
Founder(s): Aviv Siegel, Guy Miasnik, Ly Tran
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Enterprise Software, Government, Information Technology, Physical Security, Security, Software
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Resonant Therapeutics
Resonant Therapeutics is a scalable tumor microenvironment platform that speeds up therapeutic & goal discovery.
Founder(s): John K. Westwick
Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Physical Security, Therapeutics
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Zymbit
Zymbit works with IoT developers and OEMs to build trust in devices and data streams.
Founder(s): Phil Strong, Scott Miller
Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, Physical Security, Security
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Nexkey
Smarter access control for every business
Founder(s): Peter Russo
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Physical Security, SaaS, Smart Building, Software
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Guard Grabber Technologies Inc.
A Mobile App To List Or Hire On Demand Profesionals In Real Time.
Founder(s): Eugene Pulver
Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Mobile Apps, Physical Security, Real Time, Security, Software
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Irvine Sensors
Irvine Sensors utilizes a variety of equipment for its development activities, manufacturing of products, and contract hardware.
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Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, Physical Security, Security
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Arcuity
Arcuity is a provider of CV / ML engine for the home security / residential industry.
Founder(s): Cameron Thacker, Chris Downs
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Physical Security, Smart Home
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Swiftlane
Modern and Secure entry-management solution
Founder(s): Saurabh Bajaj
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics, Hardware, Physical Security, Real Estate, Software
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AxxonSoft
Smart integrated security and video surveillance systems (vms & psim). Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Founder(s): Eric Lee, Murat Altuev
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Physical Security, Security, Software, Video
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TruU
TruU is an enterprise passwordless MFA vendor providing AI-powered continuous adaptive authentication.
Founder(s): Lucas Budman
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Identity Management, Physical Security, Security
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Goji
Goji develops advanced, beautifully designed smart locks that give you complete control over access to your home using your mobile phone.
Founder(s): Gabriel Bestard-Ribas
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Mobile, Physical Security, Security
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KOR Company
KOR Company is designed to address the convergence of physical security, IT, voice, mobile, and BYOD.
Founder(s):
Location: Orange, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Internet, Physical Security
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Skylark Labs
SkyLark Labs develops Artificial intelligence for the real-time analysis of image and video analytics to assess, alert, and avert.
Founder(s): Amarjot Singh
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Facial Recognition, Machine Learning, Physical Security, Security
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Provenance Technologies
Provenance Technologies is a software company that develops digital platforms to enhance financial security for businesses.
Founder(s): Scott F. Butler
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Physical Security, Security
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Bannerman
A physical security pioneer, Bannerman has created the world’s first ever security marketplace, syncing clients and security professionals.
Founder(s): Antoine de Chevigné, Jonathan Chin
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Marketplace, Office Administration, Physical Security, Security
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Safetrust Inc
Safetrust enables people to use their mobile devices to replace the legacy plastic secure credentials, passes and licenses.
Founder(s): Craig Parker, Jason Hart
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Enterprise Software, Identity Management, Mobile, Physical Security, Security
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HRL Laboratories
HRL’s scientists and engineers have been on the leading edge of technology.
Founder(s): Howard Hughes
Location: Malibu, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Physical Security, Search Engine
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Silvertrac Software
Silvertrac is a real-time information gathering & incident reporting system for increased accountability in security guard organizations.
Founder(s): Scott Anderson
Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Physical Security, SaaS, Security, Software
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Osmond
Osmond is an automated detection and response security ecosystem that protects organizations against cyber and physical threats.
Founder(s): Marc Johnson, Martin Randolph, Victor Lazzaro
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Computing, Compliance, Enterprise Software, Physical Security, Risk Management, Security, Software
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Swann
Swann is a global leader in do-it-yourself video surveillance, consumer electronics and security-centric solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing, Physical Security, Retail
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Doorking
DoorKing is a leading manufacturer of innovative products for the access control industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Inglewood, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Physical Security, Web Design
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Inter-Con Security Systems
Inter-Con Security Systems is a 24/7 security provider for facilities, companies, and businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Security
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JA Capital Partners
Software AI, IoT, Cyber Security venture firm.
Founder(s):
Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Energy Efficiency, Network Security, Physical Security, Smart Building, Smart Cities, Software
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MindGlow
Using VR to maximize workplace safety and prepare employees for emergencies, starting with Active Shooter Training.
Founder(s): Neilda Pacquing
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Education, Human Resources, Physical Security, Public Safety, Virtual Reality
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Blue Violet Networks
Enterprise-class IP voice, data, and HD video surveillance provider — 35 years strong.
Founder(s): John Paul
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Virtualization, VoIP
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Global Security Concepts
Global Security Concepts specializes in security, protection and background check services.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Privacy, Professional Services
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Mulholland Security Centers
Security Systems, security gate
Founder(s): Avi Ben Davidr
Location: Canoga Park, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Security
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MediaPhy
MediaPhy is a semiconductor company focused on designing and developing physical layer solutions for various Media devices.
Founder(s): Afshin Shaybani, Mohammad Moradi
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Developer Platform, Manufacturing, Physical Security, Product Design
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All Nation Security Services
All Nation Security Services offers an array of general and specialized security services including security patrol and camera surveillance.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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Vivacitas Healthcare
Vivacitas healthcare provides predictive health analytics for upstream and downstream consumers.
Founder(s):
Location: Larkspur, California, United States
Industries: Environmental Consulting, Health Care, Hospital, Marketing, Physical Security, Social Assistance
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SEISMIC CENTER ASAR
Seismic Center ASAR is a non-governmental organisation active in the field of research and development.
Founder(s): Seismic Center Members
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Security, Renewable Energy, Software Engineering, Wealth Management
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Allied Nationwide Security
Allied Nationwide Security provides unarmed and armed security guard officers to industrial, commercial and residential clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Van Nuys, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Privacy, Professional Services
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The World Protection Group
The World Protection Group is a security firm that provides VIP protection, estate security, threat detection & vulnerability assessments.
Founder(s): Kent Moyer
Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Physical Security, Risk Management
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Telcion
Telcion renders IT solutions such as networking, security, structured cabling, physical security, collaboration and calling to companies.
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Location: Turlock, California, United States
Industries: Collaboration, Information Technology, Physical Security, Security
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Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems
Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems offers commercial and residential security, video surveillance, energy management, and guard services.
Founder(s):
Location: Encinitas, California, United States
Industries: Energy Management, Physical Security, Security, Wellness
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Marina Security Services
Marina Security Services is a security services company.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Local Business, Physical Security, Security
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WATCH GUARD 24/7
WATCH GUARD 24/7 is a security and investigations company.
Founder(s): John Rafferty
Location: Glendale, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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SOVA Systems
Software company utilizing web and mobile technologies to improve physical security at hotels, schools, retail and hospitals
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Physical Security, Software
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AKRIBIS GROUP
The Akribis Group provides comprehensive services for Governments, Military, Law Enforcement,and Security Organizations,
Founder(s): Nirmalya Bhowmick
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, National Security, Physical Security, Security
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Vets Securing America
Vets Securing America specializes in providing security for government agencies and other public sector facilities.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Government, Physical Security, Service Industry
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Rift Recon
Computer and Physical Security Service and Product Specialists
Founder(s): Eric Michaud
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Physical Security, Security
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The Loss Prevention Group
The Loss Prevention Group provides training for security officers, security staffing, first aid & CPR as well as fingerprinting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Education, Fraud Detection, Physical Security, Professional Services, Training
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Sentry Security Services
Sentry Security Services is a security & investigations firm that offers remote monitoring, live video & visual project management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Concord, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security
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EyeP Solutions
EyeP Solutions provides secure network information technology and physical security solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: El Dorado Hills, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Information Technology, Network Security, Physical Security
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Sperry West
Sperry West has become the industry’s leading manufacturer of covert video surveillance cameras and kits.
Founder(s): Barry Levine
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, Physical Security, Small and Medium Businesses, Video
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Picore International
Picore International is a global security company that specializes in security services, to investigations, and event security management.
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Location: Calabasas, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security
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FPK Security & Investigations
FPK Security & Investigations offers security services, investigations and loss prevention to clients 24/7.
Founder(s): Mark David
Location: Valencia, California, United States
Industries: Customer Service, Physical Security, Security, Training
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PRO-PT
PRO-PT provides physical therapy services.
Founder(s): Ronald Eynaud
Location: Visalia, California, United States
Industries: Emergency Medicine, Health Care, Medical Device, Personal Development, Personal Health, Physical Security
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Firecode Safety Equipment
Firecode Safety Equipment delivers fire extinguishers, fire suppression, exit lighting and fire safety training services.
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Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Training
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Built to Perfection
Built to Perfection is a contracting firm that provides interior design, construction, flooring, masonry, insulation and roofing services.
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Location: Canoga Park, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Interior Design, Physical Security
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Jatagan Security
Jatagan provides outdoor security services like wireless video monitoring, license plate capture systems and solar back-up power.
Founder(s):
Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Physical Security, Security, Service Industry
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PDP Ubiquity
PDP Ubiquity provides real-time proactive and preventative video analytics to avoid potential life-threatening events.
Founder(s):
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Physical Security, Software, Video
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American Global Security
American Global Security provides armed and unarmed guard services to residential, retail, industrial, and commercial properties.
Founder(s):
Location: Chatsworth, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security
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Technical Security Integration
Technical Security Integration offers the custom design and installation of advanced surveillance and security systems.
Founder(s):
Location: Oxnard, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Physical Security, Security
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Silicon Valley Security & Patrol
Silicon Valley Security & Patrol offers a range of security & patrolling services along with real-time incident reporting and 24/7 tracking.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Public Safety, Security
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WM Security Solutions
WM Security Solutions provides commercial security, residential services, and construction site security services.
Founder(s):
Location: Reseda, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Public Safety
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Joffe Emergency Services
Joffe Emergency Services provides event safety training and disaster supplies that support individuals, schools, businesses, and events.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Public Safety, Training
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Vigilant Pro Private Security Services
Vigilant Pro Private Security Services offers armed, unarmed security, mobile patrol, video surveillance, and security consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Public Safety, Security
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Crime Scene Steri Clean
Crime Scene Steri Clean is a US company that helps to make our environment healthier.
Founder(s):
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Security
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Lyons Security Services
Lyons Security Services is a firm that provides security services.
Founder(s):
Location: Anaheim, California, United States
Industries: Home Services, Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security, Service Industry
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American Security Force
American Security Force provides protection services for businesses, organizations, retail and restaurants.
Founder(s): Albert Williams
Location: Commerce, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Physical Security, Security
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Atlas Protection Solutions
Atlas Protection Solutions is a full service security company and leading provider the physical security industrylocated in Beverly Hills.
Founder(s):
Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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Anisecurity
Anisecurity is a professional private security organization.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: National Security, Physical Security, Security
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Personal Protective Services
Personal Protective Services offers a broad range of security services like training, consulting, investigations, and crisis management.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Physical Security, Security, Training
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Arriaga & Associates
Arriaga & Associates offers security agents are highly trained off-duty police officers with years of experience.
Founder(s):
Location: Campbell, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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Security Defense
Security Defense is a security agency and training center.
Founder(s):
Location: Corona, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Public Safety, Security, Training
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Uretsky Security
Uretsky Security provides security facilities like patroling, private investigations, fingerprinting, executive protection services.
Founder(s):
Location: Del Rey Oaks, California, United States
Industries: Fraud Detection, Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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American Asset Protection
American Asset Protection is a security agency that offers robbery suppression, lifeguarding, executive transportation and patrol services
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Security, Transportation
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Nationwide Investigations & Security, Inc. – Los Angeles
Top Security Guard Companies in Los Angeles
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Security
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HARDCAR
HARDCAR has established itself as the cannabis industry leader in Cash-In-Transit (CIT), cannabis banking and vaulting
Founder(s): Todd Kleperis
Location: Desert Hot Springs, California, United States
Industries: Financial Services, Logistics, Physical Security, Security
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Guard-Systems
Guard-Systems provides contract security services for residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Monterey Park, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Physical Security, Residential, Security
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Pexis Corporation
Pexis Corporation provides investigative, and security consulting services to government agencies, institutions, and companies.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Physical Security, Security
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BCSI
BCSI is a security surveillance software company offers the combined functionality of a digital recorder.
Founder(s):
Location: Burlingame, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Security, Software, Web Development
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United Guard Security
United Guard Security provides armed and unarmed uniformed security guards, patrol security services, armed escorts, and alarm technology.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Public Safety, Security
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O’Linn Security
O’Linn Security provides physical security services.
Founder(s):
Location: Palm Springs, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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Industrial Lock & Security
Industrial Lock & Security provides exit alarms, electromagnetic locks and audit trail systems for commercial and residential clients.
Founder(s):
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Security
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Element Security Solutions
Element Security Solutions focuses on security and risk management by providing vehicle patrol and armed security guards.
Founder(s):
Location: Visalia, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Training
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Guardian National Security Guard
Guardian National Security is a security company which provides private security services exceptional training.
Founder(s):
Location: Chatsworth, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Privacy, Security
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Hollywood Sign
Hollywood Sign Trust maintains and secures the Hollywood Sign.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Non Profit, Physical Security, Service Industry
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Vision Security Consultants
Vision Security Consultants renders threat assessment, security planning, vehicle security, surveillance and risk management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Huntington Beach, California, United States
Industries: Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Management
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Mt Security & Investigations
Mt Security & Investigations is a security company located in La Mesa.
Founder(s):
Location: La Mesa, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security
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Eagles Point Security
Eagles Point Security is a security service firm that provides armed, commercial, industrial, residential and video surveillance security.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Privacy, Security, Service Industry
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Thomas Dale and Associates
Thomas Dale and Associates is a global investigative and security firm based in Los Angeles, California.
Founder(s):
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: Customer Service, Physical Security, Security
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Guardian Security Agency
Guardian Security Agency providing the finest security services.
Founder(s):
Location: Concord, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Professional Services, Public Safety, Security
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Force Training Institute
Force Training Institute provides workplace safety, retail safety and security, active shooter mitigation, and firearms training services.
Founder(s):
Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Physical Security, Professional Services, Training
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Xiphos
Xiphos provides consulting, security management, physical security, and executive protection services to government and retail sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Rancho Cordova, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Physical Security, Security, Service Industry, Training
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Cooke & Associates
Cooke & Associates provides physical security services and public safety solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Dublin, California, United States
Industries: Physical Security, Privacy, Public Safety, Risk Management, Security
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Paty Pilates
Paty Pilates is a mindful approach to fitness that is physically challenging,mentally stimulating and creates a sense of overall well being.
Founder(s):
Location: San Pedro, California, United States
Industries: Fitness, Health Care, Physical Security, Wellness
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Copper Eagle Patrol & Security
Copper Eagle Patrol & Security provides physical security, patrol, training, alarm response, CCTV installation, and monitoring services.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Clarita, California, United States
Industries: Law Enforcement, Physical Security, Security
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Orion Security
Orion Security provides physical protection, mobile patrol, video security systems and monitoring services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Homeland Security, Physical Security, Security
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