Built on Discipline. Driven by Trust.
From a Single Patrol Route to a National Security Force.
Aegis Shield was founded in 2001 by a former police inspector who believed the security industry had drifted away from its core purpose: protecting people. He started with one patrol route and a single promise — every officer on every shift would treat the assignment as if their own family was behind the door.
Twenty-five years later, that promise still drives everything we do. We’ve grown to 1,200+ licensed officers across six regional offices, but our culture hasn’t changed: discipline, accountability, and quiet competence. No theatrics. No shortcuts. Just the work, done right.
Today we protect hospitals, schools, corporate headquarters, retail centers, construction sites, residential communities, and government facilities — and we still answer our own phones.
MISSION · VISION · VALUES
What We Stand For
Mission
To provide licensed, trained, and accountable security professionals who protect the people, property, and reputation of the organizations that trust us — every shift, every site, every time.
Vision
To be the most trusted security partner in every market we serve — known for discipline, transparency, and the measurable results that come from doing the work properly.
Values
Vigilance. Constant awareness, never complacency.
Integrity. Honest reporting, transparent pricing.
Discretion.Quiet competence, never theatrics.
Accountability.Every officer owns every outcome.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Operators Leading Operators
David Hargreaves
Former police inspector. Founded Aegis Shield in 2001 after 18 years in law enforcement.
David Hargreaves
Former police inspector. Founded Aegis Shield in 2001 after 18 years in law enforcement.
David Hargreaves
Former police inspector. Founded Aegis Shield in 2001 after 18 years in law enforcement.
David Hargreaves
Former police inspector. Founded Aegis Shield in 2001 after 18 years in law enforcement.
OUR JOURNEY
25 Years of Steady Growth
Secures multi-site coverage for a Fortune 500 financial services firm, establishing the corporate security playbook still in use today.
Recognizing the unique demands of hospital and clinical environments, we build a dedicated healthcare security team and training program.
Our UL-listed monitoring and dispatch facility goes live, enabling CCTV monitoring, alarm response, and real-time officer support at scale.
Achieved the highest industry accreditation for security service providers, with annual audits continuing to this day.
Our team crosses 1,000 active licensed officers across six regional offices — all directly employed, never subcontracted.
1,200+ officers, 500+ clients, and the same founder-led discipline from day one. Next: AI-assisted operations, expanded EP services, and three new regional offices.
WHY CLIENTS TRUST US
Six Reasons Our Clients Stay for an Average of 8 Years
Direct Employment
Every officer is a W-2 employee of Aegis Shield. We never subcontract. This means full control over training, vetting, and accountability.
15-Minute Response
Average officer response time on alarm calls is under 15 minutes across all regions, measured monthly against SLA.
Transparent Reporting
Every shift produces a digital activity log. Every incident gets a timestamped report. Every month, you get a KPI review against your SLA.
No Long-Term Lock-In
We earn your business every month. Standard contracts are 12 months with 30-day cancellation after the first 90 days.
Dedicated Account Manager
One senior point of contact who knows your site, your people, and your priorities — available 24/7 for any escalation.
Nationwide Coverage
Six regional offices, 1,200+ officers, and the ability to mobilize a full team anywhere in the country within 72 hours.