Business Details
Trusted Security Services in Oakland, CA
Star Protection Agency has built a reputation as a trusted provider of comprehensive security solutions tailored to residential, personal, and business needs. Our commitment to excellence is driven by a team of experienced professionals with law enforcement and military backgrounds, ensuring clients receive the highest quality personal and site protection. We prioritize thorough training and continuous skill development for all personnel, maintaining rigorous standards in presentation, effectiveness, and ethical conduct. Our services range from uniformed security and executive protection to specialized media security and ALICE-certified training programs. With decades of combined experience in risk assessment and threat mitigation, we deliver customized security strategies that address vulnerabilities while enhancing client safety.Our boots-on-the-ground approach combines modern technology with proactive patrolling to deter crime and minimize risks. Established relationships with local law enforcement agencies further strengthen our ability to provide reliable, context-aware protection. We serve the Bay Area with tailored solutions that include armed representation, covert operations, and high-net-worth individual protection. Our dedication to attentive customer service ensures clients receive personalized attention that aligns with their unique security requirements. As an industry leader, we remain committed to evolving our practices to meet emerging security challenges while maintaining the integrity and consistency that have defined our organization.
Services
Executive Protection
Media Security
Security Consulting
Guard Services
ALICE Training
Background Checks
Risk Assessments
Uniformed Security
High-Net-Worth Protection
Corporate Executive Protection
Highlights and features
- Our team includes experienced professionals with law enforcement and military backgrounds.
- We provide thorough training and continuous skill development for all security personnel.
- We maintain rigorous ethical standards in presentation, effectiveness, and conduct.
- Our boots-on-the-ground approach combines technology with proactive patrolling.
- We offer customized security strategies addressing specific client vulnerabilities.
Services
Executive Protection
Our executive protection services provide personalized security for high-profile individuals, corporate executives, and high-net-worth clients. We deploy experienced professionals with law enforcement backgrounds who utilize advanced threat assessment techniques and situational awareness strategies. Our approach combines discreet surveillance with proactive risk mitigation to ensure client safety in diverse environments.
Media Security
Media security services protect news crews and film production teams during high-risk assignments. We assign armed, plainclothes retired law enforcement officers with local area expertise to ensure crew safety during political unrest or volatile events. Our personnel maintain strong relationships with local authorities to enhance operational effectiveness.
Security Consulting
Security consulting services offer comprehensive risk assessments conducted by retired law enforcement experts with decades of investigative experience. We evaluate client properties to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for improving security infrastructure. Our reports include detailed analysis of strengths and weaknesses with practical mitigation strategies.
Guard Services
Uniformed guard services provide visible deterrence against theft, vandalism, and violence at commercial properties. All personnel are BSIS-licensed and undergo continuous training in modern security protocols. Our guards conduct regular foot patrols and perimeter checks while utilizing technology-enhanced monitoring systems for comprehensive site protection.
ALICE Training
ALICE training programs prepare organizations for violent critical incidents using nationally certified methodologies. Our instructors deliver trauma-informed, age-appropriate active shooter response training that emphasizes alert systems, lockdown procedures, and evacuation strategies. This free client resource includes annual updates to maintain preparedness against evolving threats.
People
Ed Lynd
President/CEO
Ed Lynd leads SPACA with extensive executive leadership experience in security operations. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining focus on client satisfaction and service quality standards across all protection programs.
Collin Wong
Vice-President & COO
Collin Wong manages daily operations as Chief Operating Officer, ensuring efficient service delivery across security divisions. His oversight includes personnel management, client relations, and implementation of company-wide operational protocols.
Al Mabanag
General Manager
Al Mabanag serves as General Manager, coordinating security operations and resource allocation. He maintains quality control standards while facilitating communication between management and field personnel for optimal service execution.
Lee Halverson
Uniformed Services Manager
Lee Halverson directs uniformed security operations, overseeing guard deployment and patrol scheduling. He ensures compliance with licensing requirements while maintaining training standards for all uniformed personnel across service locations.
Questions
What security services do you offer for businesses?
We provide executive protection, uniformed guards, risk assessments, media security, and ALICE-certified active shooter training tailored to commercial clients in the Bay Area.
Do you provide protection for high-profile individuals?
Yes, our executive protection services specialize in VIP security for corporate executives, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals with customized threat mitigation strategies.
Are your security personnel licensed and trained?
All guards are BSIS-licensed, insured, and receive ongoing training in modern security protocols, including annual ALICE active shooter response certification.
How do you handle media security assignments?
We deploy armed, plainclothes retired law enforcement officers with local expertise to protect news crews during volatile events, maintaining strong relationships with area authorities.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Bay Area, including Oakland and surrounding communities, with security solutions for residential, corporate, and media clients.
