A security management, crisis communication, video surveillance, risk analysis company that base our standards on ASIS and CPTED benchmarks. We specialize in Stadiums, Schools, Private Homes, Warehouses and HighRise condo buildings. "Global Solutions for Local Problems". "We tailor make our team to fit your needs".

Lifeways is a top tier hospice in the Midwest region of the United States. We’ve been tasked to help them with their emergency preparedness annual report. PSC will conduct a thorough risk assessment along with the emergency plan. We will include everything from our assessment to an all hazards plan, including evacuation, active shooter, natural disasters, and all that would go under a strategy of this magnitude. We are looking forward to working with our new client and hope to help them on a yearly basis.

PSC has been awarded the contract that will assess the entire community at KP. Consisting of a mid rise residential building, high rise condo tower, and dozens of townhomes. The communities footprint spans over 5 city blocks wide and 3 deep. We are tasked with examining all of the areas accessible to KP, as well as reviewing the hard perimeter. Additionally a thorough review of the access systems, video surveillance technology, gates, fencing, doors and lighting will be taken into account. The surrounding vicinity adjacent to the compound will also be part of our review. Being positioned within the Fulton Market District and River North neighborhoods located on the Chicago River makes this a unique project.

We have worked with over 35 of the C.L.E.F schools for the past 12 years providing risk assessments and surveys for the institutions located in tough Chicago neighborhoods. We additionally provide security upgrade coordinator services for the schools after their grant process has been completed. We interview, vet, schedule and oversee the vendors for the upgrades chosen by CLEF, the schools Principals and different Boards that are involved. Examples of some of the upgrades completed; 3M security film, new doors, classroom locks, windows, blue light emergency system with panic capabilities, security lighting based on light readings and compare them to industry standards, video surveillance capabilities, training for lock downs and active shooter scenarios are some of the services provided.

PSC has recently completed a risk assessment for the property. During that process, the vulnerability of access control limitations were discovered. The association has decided to upgrade to todays standards & go forward with PSC writing a request for bid. We will help guide the process and grade vendors for the association.

PSC has been awarded a contract to create a request for bid document for the condo association. This is based on the current security environment, as well as the technology being older that is currently on site. The condo board decided that after the risk assessment was presented to take this step & go forward to secure their property. We will be writing the RFB and submitting it to vendors, grading the bids and help guide the process for the client.

Phillips Security Consulting received an urgent request from the client’s legal representative. Based on the sensitivity of the subject manner and the individual’s status, no other description or identifiers can be made. The individual has been threatened in the past, and unfortunately has had the situation evolve. Based on those parameters, PSC engaged as an owners representative for intelligence and security coordination. We assessed the situation and provided our analysis. After that was completed a full-time armed security detail was implemented & coordinated with the property’s security team. PSC helped provide armed guards at the location, as well as temporary surveillance of where the threat came from.A short term duty for our team, all based on the clients location. Working with a local group that has done multiple jobs in the Chicagoland area at the highest level of professionalism. Unfortunately, I cannot name any of those entities. We are fortunate that all went smoothly and at this time, the threat has diminished.

PSC has been contracted to help another condo building in the South Loop with the current criminal issues they are facing. Individuals being found in the hallway, carjackings, piggybacking into the building, as well as doing a deep discovery into the technical security infrastructure of the building. Grateful to work with Sudler Management group again, and for the opportunity to help the 1515 community out.

PSC has been hired to help the condo association with this beautiful & pristine 100+ year old building. Our focus is to help upgrade it to today’s security standards. During our discussions, it was imperative we did so without losing any of the properties ambience. It is a classically old building sitting right off the park in the middle of everything. 305 is definitely a Chicago cultural icon. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It is a bustling area positioned approximately 3 miles from downtown. Addressing video surveillance, access control, doors, locks, and windows, as well as extremely old elevators, and everything that comes with a classic beauty like this. We are proud of being able to assist the condo association and management company who are trusting us to help keep this building safe whilst its classic beauty is untouched.

PSC has been contracted to develop an RFP to replace the current system as well as adding additional camera placements throughout the 56 story condominium complex.

After conducting our follow up assessment, PSC was asked to manage the security upgrade project. The project includes tweaking the video surveillance cameras, replace those at end of lifecycle, addressing the main entry issues, replacement of all exterior windows to strengthen to a near ballistic capability and school internal communication systems.

Having worked with the 1111 association, as well as Sudler management group, we have been tasked with upgrading their access control technology to a more robust secure system. Recently, an individual has cloned the 125 kHz proxy card and has let himself in on over a half dozen occasions. When doing so they found he was in the stairwells and stealing from cars and multiple bikes during this period. The video surveillance system recently put in has clearly shown the individual, but also reflects the need for cameras in the stairwell with alert AI capabilities to immediately inform the staff when someone enters. In our previous assessment we had suggested that as a vulnerability for anyone to hide in a large condo building. It definitely is in the stairwells. Currently the Video Management System runs on Genetec software. We will incorporate this with the access control technology to further secure the property.

PSC has been tasked with an advisor role for the condo association. Recently, many objectives have been put into place through a DIY approach. Unfortunately the crime and trespassing has only increased. We are to conduct a walk-through with the primary contact and then take an in-depth look at the properties and its vulnerabilities. Afterwards creating a risk review after doing an in-depth discovery of the property and provided our review with a list of trusted contractors for the client to follow up with on needed upgrades.

PSC has been contracted to assess the private homeowners security system, access points and video surveillance set up. The neighborhood is one filled with families and single-family homes and recently have had a migrant camp of 200 families placed next-door to them. Add this to the increase in crime in Chicago and a reevaluation of the clients property is needed.

PSC’s has been contracted to conduct a thorough risk assessment that includes workplace violence, teambuilding, CPR/Stop the Bleed review, active shooter, weather, emergencies, as well as a thorough inspection of the outer perimeter & inside the facility.

PSC will work with the 1111 Condo Board and Sudler property management to upgrade their video surveillance system. The current system is an original version from when the building was erected in 2005. Creating an RFP, then navigating the bidding process, to full project management duties will be the process that PSC will navigate for our client.

Our original assessment for Grace Christian was conducted in 2016. Afterwards we implemented a dozen or more security upgrades. Since that time things have changed and new initiatives need to be put in place. Unfortunately, the school has had bullet holes through the windows, as well as theft all in the past year. We are contracted to conduct a follow up assessment. Our focus will be on checking the security upgrades that were put place during our original project, as well as any new initiatives that need to be put into place.

PSC has been contracted to review, tweak and reposition each camera and it’s Field of View for the client. After our assessment, it was discovered that a major percentage of the cameras were miss positioned, and/or not configured correctly.

PSC has been tasked as an independent consultant to work with a factory in Chicago. The company is Guardian Equipment. It is a specialized manufacturer of lab equipment for testing facilities worldwide. A four-story all glass building located in the industrial River area on the near north side of Chicago. PSC has been contracted to conduct a full qualitative risk assessment for the Guardian Plant. Administrating multiple interviews, on site inspections, reviewing active shooter and workplace violence protocols as well as data integrity, video surveillance, access control practices, and overall physical security.

The Eleven on the River complex is located in Minneapolis. It is the most prestigious condominium building in the State of Minnesota. Construction was completed in 2022. At that time PSC conducted security review of the property immediately after the development had been completed. The occupancy was about 20% at the time of our first visit. Currently it is at 90%. Over the last 15 months vulnerabilities have been discovered that were not known at the time, and others have proven to come true. Located in the Theater district and Riverwalk neighborhoods the community around Eleven has grown exponentially. We have been contracted to come assess the upgrades that were made over the past year based on recommendations at that time. Additionally to further emphasize the things that had not been accomplished yet, as well as help with the new vulnerabilities found after being in place for over a year. We are excited to be a part of the Eleven team and to work with Sudler Management group.

Our current endeavor is to ensure that our client, who is conducting a sailing adventure from Los Angeles to Hawaii, has conducted all of the due diligence that is necessary. We have also been tasked to be one of the crisis contacts for the voyage. The individual has hired two crewmembers to help with the trip to Hawaii. PSC‘s responsibility is to advise our client, as his security consultant, and engage with an independent intelligence group to assist us with the discovery. Our job will be to thoroughly checkout the captain, crew members, as well as all involved in preparing the boat for his trip. This includes checks through Interpol, the EU, US National databases, well as state, and local. It’s not your basic background check and finding the best group to partner with is paramount. Several interviews were conducted with associates within the sailing world that know the people involved. We were looking for any discrepancies or idiosyncratic behavior not noted digitally. Obviously this is a more important background discovery than most checks. If you were stuck on a boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with the wrong people it could go bad fast. Fortunately all went well and they checked out better than we thought. Our job is complete and now it’s time for him to set sail. Awesome experience!

PSC has been contracted to produce a risk assessment for the client. The Tower building is located in the South Loop neighborhood.

Having completed a Risk Assessment for St. James in 2017, PSC has been contacted to do a follow up and reevaluation of the property. We will look at the initial report and see what’s been accomplished and what has not, new developments in the area and adjust our diagnosis accordingly.

I was asked to share my insight of the threats that are not commonly known and/or stopped easily through gates and security checkpoints. Security Info Watch magazine conducted an hour interview with me prior to the Super Bowl. My role was acting as their security expert for the article pointing out some of the things that most don’t realize and are reoccurring ever changing threats.

PSC has been tasked to create a Risk Assessment for the school and church to help it reopen. Another CLEF account based in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago.

PSC has been asked to help with the vendor selection, grading of proposals and management responsibilities for the access control upgrade initiative. Our responsibilities will include scheduling of vendors for onsite visits / walkthroughs, answer any questions based on the RFP written for this project (By PSC) and information gathered during onsite visits. The project will consist of replacing the older system that is on 20 plus years with current up to date technology that is a highly encrypted access control system. Additionally the project also entails adding new electronic readers for elevators and spaces that are not covered at this time.

We provided a risk assessment six months ago to the 680 Tower Association Board. They’ve decided to go forward with upgrading their access control technology based on the assessment. Our project will not only include replacements, but we will tie this into the video surveillance management system. Additionally we are adding control modules to the elevators. Our initial responsibility will be to provide a Request For Proposal (RFP) to enable that the vendors will be able to bid the project as equally as possible. Our emphasis will be too guarantee that the type of security apparatuses that are now available within the access control environment are met and part of the spec.

PSC has been contracted to support SBA Management with its security upgrades.

PSC is working with JAX SBA management and SBA Edge data center. We are contracted to create an Emergency Operations Plan for the multi use building.

Our role for SBA initially was to provide a detailed risk assessment for the 10 story mid-rise data center. The building includes residential units as well as SBA’s clients. Our initial focus will be to assess the structure for bomb mitigation strategies as well as safety for the tenants. A mixed community with business and residential occupants. The telecommunications industry became acutely concerned after the Christmas Day 2020 bombing that occurred in Nashville, subsequently shutting down service across a region. PSC completed our initial role on March 17th. We are now in the process of waiting on our next steps. Having produced a 48 page document for review, it will take time for the client to consider their options.

PSC has been tasked with coordinating the technology and security upgrades for Related at Parkway Gardens Housing Complex in Chicago. Consisting of over 30 buildings and 11 mid rises. The project consists of working on powered gates , security booths, bollard wedges , video surveillance, VMS software, access control, fencing, turnstiles and a complete server/computer upgrades. The neighborhood is one of the most active for gun violence in the city. Due to those realities many security factors have to be taken into consideration to protect our vendors. Including providing bullet proof vests to them while on site.

PSC has been contracted to do our 31st Lutheran school for the Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation. We conducted our initial walk-through assessment in 2016. Since that time many things have changed. Consequently upgrades and reevaluation are needed. We are currently in the initial stages of conducting a risk assessment to discover the vulnerabilities that have evolved over the past half decade.Bethesda International Academy is a Lutheran K-8 school located in the Northwest part of the city. It borders areas of large criminal activity. The institution is a safe haven and diamond in the rough for many in this area. We feel grateful to help them secure the school to help them allow their kids to grow, learn and have opportunities later in life.

PSC has contracted to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for the high-rise condo building association. The residences are located in the South Loop in Chicago.

PSC has been working with a client of a multi acre estate and 20,000 square foot home in the Chicago suburbs. We were initially tasked with executing a discovery of the entire property and home assessing its vulnerabilities. Having done so many issues were discovered that needed upgrades and to be addressed. Based on the confidentiality of the client, there is not a lot of disclosure allowed at this time. However, the safe room, windows, access and grounds were all discussed and are on the table for our next steps. Unfortunately the pandemic put a halt on this project until this Spring. PSC has been tasked as the Owner's Representative for this client.

Phillips Security Consulting was asked to be an on air expert for Security at large public events like this weekends Taste of Chicago. After the weekend disaster in Highland Park at the parade shooting adding the 71 shot with 8 killed throughout the City during the Fourth of July weekend, many are concerned about going out in public. This is especially true for large events like Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza etc. Chris Coffey an NBC journalist did the interview today for security concerns with attending the opening of the Taste of Chicago.I am humbled being asked to give my opinion on the subject as well as being Chris Coffey‘s last day as a journalist for his career. It’s always nice to be asked by someone with that type of credibility to be in his last report. Thank you Chris and NBC 5 for your trust and allowing me to share the information we’ve gathered over so many years. It’s our purpose to help people avoid situation(s) they might not otherwise have done so and walked blindly into them.Our key points were based on having a plan and doing a Google map search of the event where the entrances, exits, as well security are located. Definitely adding “See something, Say something” and to trust your gut instinct. Wearing the right clothes so that if you have to get out of town fast from the event is easier to do in gym shoes than it is in hard shoes are heels. Knowing what to look for and how to react if gunshots are fired and or there’s a rush towards the exits. Making sure to keep your phones charged and let someone know where you are going to. Using something like a share app with family and friends does the trick. Just a handful of the points that we discussed during the interview, and a few were on air.Basically don’t panic, those who do are 100 times more likely to be injured or killed, stay calm and have a plan.

PSC has been contracted to conduct a security review of a brand-new multilevel condominium complex located in downtown Minneapolis. Our mission is to assess the property and help discover any vulnerabilities that might have been missed during development. Located in the heart of Minneapolis the Eleven Tower is one of the most prestigious buildings in the city. A Sudler property.

Philips Security Consulting has worked with SBA in Jacksonville for the past seven months. We are now tasked with reviewing, consulting & advising our client on security initiatives that are needed at the West Chicago facility.

After conducting our risk assessment for the data center, PSC has been handling the process for SBA on the initiatives chosen for blast mitigation. Conducting an in-depth review of the glass throughout the building, as well as ingress & egress points we are using blast resistant film with the glass lock system to strengthen the faciluty from hurricanes, tornados or bomb blasts. Based on the scenario during Christmas 2021 when a bomber blew up his van outside of a data center in Nashville. Our client having seen what happened to the infrastructure and communications from that Datapoint, SBA chose to go forward with this initiative. Reducing that risk by strengthening their structure as well as all of the glass throughout the critical areas. During our process we have been affected by the supply chain shortage as well as Covid. Combined has drastically lengthened the process of our project. However we are in the final stages and have conducted what we were contracted for, five of the 10 floors in our 1st stage. Midwest Solar has been our key partner through the process.

Chris Coffey from NBC Chicago reported on the rise in gun violence in Chicago. After a busy week/weekend he called upon two experts to speak on the matter. Our focus for the interview was on “Run, Hide, Fight”, and what to do in an active shooter and/or violent intruder scenario.

PSC worked with 2 E. Erie management company a Sudler property in Chicago. Our role was to prepare a security review to discover and then illustrate weak points within the building. Recently the area has had an uptick in crime. After our walk through and interviews a 15 page document was produced. Illustrating each area of concern as well as initiatives that should take place in the future’s budgeting plans. The HOA was responsible for the request and has taken the document and are reviewing the suggestions.

PSC has contracted with the 680 Condo Board and Sudler Properties Management to conduct a walk-through security analysis of the property. Afterwards we will present our findings in a 5 to 10 page report based on our discoveries. Additionally PSC will support the Condo Board and Sudler Property Management navigate the next steps of their security process.

PSC has been contracted to conduct a security review for the Tower Residence Condo Board and Sudler Management. After the review of our analysis the HOA and Sudler have started implementing the changes needed to update the property. The project mentioned has been completed, however we are still excited about our role and working with Sudler and the 680 management team and condo boards in the future. We still remain a resource for them as an outside consultant for their security needs.We have recently finished a risk assessment for the South Residences in the 680 building. Both run by Sudler Management. We will continue our role as security advisor after the report and review are completed. and the review has been completed.

We started our role with JHM in October of 2020. They are concerned with the safety of their mixed occupant buildings located in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Wrigkeyvilyle neighborhoods in Chicago. Strip Malls, large condo buildings to 3 flats with 1st floor business are all within their portfolio. PSC conducted walkthroughs and wrote security reviews for nearly a dozen of their properties.Our role currently is to work with JHM management and assist with any project management duties needed for the upgrade(s) selected based on our review.

PSC is currently working with a large estate and homeowner to completely refit the 10 acre property with security initiatives. Originally providing a detailed risk assessment, PSC was tasked with navigating the upgrade process, selecting vendors and providing onsite management for a multitude of measures being applied. Thus far the process has been in excess of $450,000 in security measures being implemented. The work being done is in the middle of its course. Applying lighting, video surveillance, access control, CPTED, WIFI security protocols, intruder proof windows, upgraded hardened doors and access points, storm shelters, safe rooms and more.

PSC has been asked to advise on options for hardening the facility of a private owner's business. The company provides services as a gunsmith, weapons store and ordinance depot. Location and details are prohibited based on confidentiality. No assessment or written evaluation were required.

PSC was contracted to help the family examine their home and physical property from a security focus. A beautiful large single-family home located in the heart of Lincoln Park. The property is close toChicago’s busy streets creating certain unique considerations.The homes in Chicago that fit in this category are spacious but yet built on smaller lots so it makes everything accessible; alley, neighbors lot & deck, sidewalk etc. These factors create some distinctive vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. After our initial walk-through and 10 page report was presented we are currently in the process of creating a family emergency plan. Entailing protocols for them to put into action in the case of an emergency to ideas on how to avoid unneeded risk or what things need to take place first; who to call etc when something goes wrong. Sometimes it’s as simple as knowing where to meet if all the phones go down or who to call when a small flood happens before it gets big. All of this with an emphasis on awareness but not being afraid of your own shadow kind of approach.

PSC was tasked with creating an Emergency Operations Plan for a condo association located in the South Loop in Chicago. The Building has 15 livable floors and two for mechanical use. Prior to our involvement there was no plan in place. Based on interviews, multiple visits, research and experience we created a 20 page document for the Residents, Guests and Board. The content has over 20 possible crisis events as well as three additional resources for emergency services and information outlets. The final page was a simple map showing where the emergency exits are located, where they exit, in this case east versus west stairwell, and how as well as who to contact.

PSC was asked to review multiple break-in attempts at a single-family home occupied by a female. After a dozen or so tries in different areas the perpetrator could not get through. We conducted a security walk-through and wrote an assessment on how to refortify the windows, doors, locks and realign the fields of view of the current camera system. Many of the cameras were missed placed with views of trees. Afterwords we worked with the client to help teach emergency mitigation strategies to help circumvent this type of activity. Knowing exactly what to do if it were to occur again, numbers to call all within the emergency plan presented to the client. .

The Condo Association hired PSC to conduct a walkthrough security review of the 3314 buildingHaving implemented several upgrades over the past few years they wanted to ensure everything was in place and looked at options for their next steps. Our walk-through review with subsequent notes created a 10 page document for the Board to examine.

The 3400 Condo Board Association was researching for someone to review their protocols, equipment, doors, locks and windows. Having contacted PSC we initiated the process. The Board did not feel the need for a comprehensive risk assessment but did believe a security walk-through with notes and zoom meetings would suffice. JHM is the management company for this condo association. PSC worked closely with them during the process.Our results produced a multipage document for their review. Our discovery was completed and presented in January 2021. Currently we are on hold to see if any project management duties are needed for security upgrades.

PSC clients vary from NFL/MLB, large school districts as well as condo buildings and data centers to single family homes and apartments. In this case we were contracted to do a security walkthrough for a family and their large property in Plainfield Il. We provided the client with our insight, based on their budget for the needed vulnerabilities to be addressed. We presented our discoveries in the form of a risk review document based on our notes taken while on site. The report came out to a 5 page detailed document addressing their security related issues.

PSC is tasked with preparing an RFP/RFQ for a new access control system in the multi tenant building located on the prestigious lake shore drive in chicago. We completed our specifications on July 12th and have now invited selected vendors to bid on the project. Working with Sudler Management group out of NYC on this endeavor has been a great experience. PSC has worked with Sudler since 2014. We have provided our expertise for their mid to large size condo buildings located in the city.

Flaherty foods is located in Skokie Illinois. PSC was contacted by them in November 2019 due to changes in the neighborhood and physical environment of the plant. Having not been upgraded in over 20 years there were a lot of discoveries made at the factory during our process. Many of these were marked urgent based on the age of the property that are needed for improvements on the premises. We provided a detailed report with grading scales and graphs to indicate the most pressing areas of concern. Recently we have completed our review and are waiting on the next steps to act as a project manager/owner's representative for agreed upon initiatives.

PSC's experience in HazMat and infectious diseases background is unfortunately taking the place of our usual security consultations. For the time-being this is our main emphasis during this period. Peeperspecs is a warehouse distribution company in Northwest Indiana. Throughout this crisis the CEO and I have been going back and forth as Peepers products are all made in China resulting in the company getting hit first from Covid-19. I had mentioned the H203 product that has been used to kill mrsa, staph infection etc. Being used in gyms like East Bank & Midwest Athletic Clubs, Halas Hall & United Center to protect their guests/athletes from staph etc. Now they are using the same idea on every inch of their properties. Peepers owners were very receptive as they are extremely concerned for the safety of their employees. So much so the CEO has initiated a non-essential visitor ban and currently takes everyone's temperature prior to entering the facility. Those initiatives were in place prior to today's, March 17th, product demo and installation of the H203 product iclean-mini. For product info https://www.tersano.com/product-details/iclean-mini/The company has two versions. The 1st is a large one for expanded spaces and the other is the mini. An example of why this was chosen by PSC is that we have talked with the CEO John Wagner for over a year on this for our schools. The product is non-hazardous. It uses Oxygen and Water and has been in circulation for years providing us with the 99.9999% guarantee to kill these nasty types of viruses and germs. What most people do not know is that even though Lysol states the same 99.9999% you would have to spray the bottle on the same spot for ten minutes to achieve this for norovirus, similar in strength to coronavirus. It is also hazardous to people and pets. All stated on the back of the can. H203 products only needs to be sprayed once and has no hazard warnings due to its Ozone/Peroxide mix made of water and oxygen.

PSC has recently started an additional large 5 acre estate security project. We had been tasked with and provided a risk analysis of the buildings and grounds on 09/15/19. Based on our review the client has asked Phillips Security Consulting to represent them during the upgrade process. During this course we will employ 3M film, video surveillance, access control initiatives, hardening of the doors and windows, illumination, safe rooms as well as emergency communication technologies. The owner has recently moved into the 10,000 sq foot structure and many of the needed actions are due to the 20 year old construction and are either outdated or non existent.

PSC had written a risk assessment and helped with the specified upgrades in 2014 for St. Paul Lutheran School. The property is located in the Austin neighborhood on the west side of Chicago. Positioned in one of the toughest neighborhoods in our city. Our main client for the Lutheran Schools is the Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation (CLEF). CLEF wanted to put more emphasis and have a review of "where they are now and where do they need to go" for this community. In August 2019 we did a walkthrough and security audit checklist from our 2014 project. Discussing what is needed now and where to go from here. PSC has taken the Directors role and Project Management responsibilities for St. Pauls next phases.

Phillips Security Consulting acts as the Owners Rep/Security Consultant for many of ISFA's Security Upgrade Projects. During the summer of 2017 we completed writing the RFP/Bid document for upgrading the Access Control system throughout Guaranteed Rate Field. We were further tasked to act as the Owners Rep and Project Managers overseeing the implementation through the final sign off of the new Access Control system. During 2014-2016 we worked with ISFA in several capacities. We provided our insight on the proposals they were given to address the surveillance systems. The proposals had huge differences in price & approach. We then diagnosed and discovered issues within their current system, helped redesign and implemented a new network, cameras, servers, workstations based on these discoveries. Additionally wrote the specs needed for the above mentioned upgrades. Later tasked as the Life Cycle Manager for the Video Surveillance System. Recently provided a Visio diagram of each camera position and view at the Stadium. We continue with 2 additional security projects that are budgeted for 2017. Those projects have yet to be disclosed publicly. We have been deemed with the responsibility of researching and finding vendors to invite to bid on the undertaking, We will also act as the Owners Rep/Project Manager during the process. PSC provide's as part of our service our contacts from other high risk facilities throughout the country including Government, NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA venues. These contacts allow us to gain a unique insight on what works and what doesn't prior to purchase for ISFA.

Phillips Security Consulting was asked to provide expert insight from our local NBC affiliate in Chicago. The September 23rd interview discussed the recent incident at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg Illinois where a driver drove through the Mall and tried running over people. Our talk will address what initia†ives could have taken place to eliminate the possibility of this occurring. How we can prevent this in the future and the correct actions to take.

The Fulton Court Townhomes consist of 48 luxury residences located in the near north Fulton market district. The property is valued in access of 65 million dollars and consists of 4 entrances with an equal amount of addresses, an underground parking garage and directly off of DesPlaines street. PSC was contacted through our reference base at Sudler Management group in Chicago. Having preformed assessments at other properties for them we were tasked with providing a detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment for the property. PSC examined the CPTED features, current video surveillance, access control, fencing, garage door timing, lighting, parking, as well as areas of vulnerability immediately outside of the property including the dog run. We also provided a six month view of the recorded crime in the immediate area as well as the forecasted crime to anticipate. In conclusion we gave our professional best practices of what to address now and to budget for in the future. Our project will come to completion by October 2019 after presenting our findings to the board.

PSC is currently tasked by one of our Corporate clients with a Visa Fraud case within their industry. In this situation the Visa was approved and in good standing with the Government. However soon after the individual arrived it became evident that the paperwork submitted was based on fraud; false credentials, statements on application, abilities, as well as the individual working outside of their Visa requirements in the US currently. Case is ongoing.

Initially contacted by a current client to help a friend with an unusual circumstance. PSC was then connected with the victim who explained what had occured. Our new client had been using one of the popular dating apps to meet people. Basically swiping left or right depending on their instantaneous interest. Having a professional career it was hard to have the time to meet people and this is the way many choose. Having found someone of interest our client had made contact with the assailant online and they seemed to have things in common. After they met in person the assault took place within a short period of time with weapon in hand. That is all I can say about the circumstances as it is an ongoing investigation. Once at home efforts were made to locate the profile and it was gone. Researching the places of employment, residence etc and nothing was there. Feeling frustrated PSC was contacted several days later and asked to help discover the identity of the perpetrator. It turned out that all of the information written within the profile was false; job, residence, name etc. We then worked as a victims representative and helped guide the process to the correct investigative professionals for discovery of the identity. Once discovered PSC later helped with the presentation to the authorities accompanying the victim. Our associates had found the place of residence, employment, family and located historical information so that the victim could have some sense of peace and start the closure process allowing our client to make the decision on following up with the police.

PSC has completed its six month review assessment and presentation to St. Clements School and Church properties. We created a detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment based on ASIS and PASS standards. Conducting a dozen interviews with a wide variety of staff and members within the community doing so in as many visits. We created an extensive photo journal with over 400 images, presicely detailed each photo and location. Providing a six month detailed report with Chicago Police Department crime stats within a 1/2 mile of the communities properties. Further adding sexual offender background information for the immediate area from two sources with pictures of individuals to watch for.Our detailed account was conducted down to the last door, window, areas lighting and video surveillance & access control issues. We further added guidance for Cyber awareness as well as protocols and training to put in place. Additionally, we discussed alert notification and working with their Police and Fire liaison officers on a more frequent basis. PSC went the extra step to include the Church and its properties in a separate report so that the two would not get muddied together. We want to thank St. Clements for their graciousness and for allowing Phillips Security Consulting the opportunity to work with them throughout this time.

We have accomplished our two year project at St. James Lutheran School in Chicago. Starting in April of 2017 with a Risk Assessment and conducting dozens of visits since that time. PSC has helped identify, orchestrate, manage and finally help complete our role for the upgrades and additions needed for the school. Saint James is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago and is the longest running school within the Chicago area. Consequently this special project came with many challenges for this pristine historic building. During the process we have installed new lighting, blue light emergency systems, video surveillance with monitors, lockdown panic buttons, new classroom doors and locks, exterior entry doors as well as video intercom buzzer systems for entry to the facility, created protocols and still act as a resource when needed. We want to thank St. James, its people and staff for their kindness and willingness to work to our common goal of making the school a safe place without losing the feel of such a historic landmark.

Phillips Security Consulting was tasked by the Guidry Group to repair a network connectivity and cyber security vulnerability at a private secondary residence for The Points Guy. The client was having major issues which created vulnerabilities and loss of connectivity on a large scale. Consequently affecting the clients business resulting in an inability to use this facility as an office and secure space. We started the process with a 3 day onsite assessment diagnosing the networking issue. PSC applied our protocols as well as using Chalayzer WIFI software. We followed with an intensive 3 week period diagnosing the current equipment currently in use at the site comparing it to other possible options within our associates lab in Chicago. During this period we coordinated with all parties involved in the network structure. All of the integrators/vendors had previously worked independently from each other in a piecemeal fashion. PSC coordinated all involved acting as the Owner's Representative during the process; audio visual, ADT security, video surveillance, Initial network integrator, property manager, general contractor/home builder, electrician and client. After our discoveries PSC presented our findings to The Guidry Group and The Points Guy’s Chief of Staff. We went back to the location after gaining approval for our solution and implemented it. We acted as the integrator taking out the original network, added a new Cisco solution, configured the system with all of the other components within the compound and equally distributed the WIFI signals and channels effectively so that they were not competing against each other. We reinstalled the security protocols finishing up by conducting numerous download/upload speed tests during our final walkthrough with the clients Chief of Staff. PSC & Complex Network Solutions had increased the networks speed by over 500% as well as increasing its security by installing 3 additional layers.

PSC provided a Risk Assessment based on an incident with a squatter intrusion into their newly purchased home. Client had not moved into their house yet and had someone claim it for their own based on fraudulent paperwork. Convincing the Police and locksmith to allow entry into the residence prior to discovering her fraud after the alarm went off. After our investigation we later found out this is a common scam for squatters and ours had a long history of fraud. PSC then provided the risk assessment to the client, which included a CAPS index report as well as the CPD CLEARMAP crime stats over the past three months in their area. Based on our discoveries we discussed solutions for their vulnerabilities and created a list of possible actions to take. After the decisions were made to go forward PSC provided a list of vendors for the client to choose from. All had worked on our projects in the past. Currently we are acting as the Project Manager for the upgrades which are in their final stages. The upgrades being implemented include but are not limited to; 3M film for the windows, the design/architecture for a new video surveillance system, reinforcing the fencing and gates, adding a video intercom buzzer system by electrifying the front gate for access control, an electronic peephole viewer for the front door, accent lighting throughout the exterior of the home to add illumination for security with artistic touch for building and neighbors to avoid light pollution.

PSC provided a RFP for a new video surveillance system for West Chicago Public Library. The system is currently out for public bid until August 20th. PSC provided the RFP, facilitated the walk-through with over 30 vendors providing them with a visio diagram for the wanted fields of view (fov) as well as over 100 pictures located in a Dropbox file showing the exact images desired for each lens. Our final steps were to grade the bids and select a vendor.

PSC was tasked with finding and providing a protection element for our foundation client and associates while traveling in Columbia. PSC partnered with The Guidry Group who provided the project manager and the man on the ground. A Delta Force Medic who is native to the area ensured the groups safety and their ease of movement during their extended stay in Carthagena.

PSC was hired as the Owners Rep by the Cleveland Browns to help create the RFP/Bid document for the Video Surveillance network at FirstEnergy Stadium. We initially were tasked with reviewing the past bids obtained by the Browns for the Video Surveillance upgrades obtained over the previous two years. Each had price differences, different product choices and numbers of cameras to choose from. After our review we discussed our options with the Browns who then tasked PSC with creating the RFP. PSC then provided our perspective on what was needed from a security standpoint for the stadium. Always coordinating our efforts to keep within the guidelines set forth for obtaining Safety Act Certification. PSC had a total of 10 visits, game/non game days, which included interviewing key staff and end users. We provided video and pictorial albums of each viewpoint needed for coverage during the games that we attended. Over 800 pictures and videos were categorized, documented and provided to the client. Our next step was visiting Axis Communications and Anixter labs to see the cameras in a laboratory situation, allowing the Browns to ask the questions they had prior to purchasing the cameras. Essentially allowing our client to see the cameras in action and compare them in real time to its competitor. From those discoveries we created a RFP and draft Visio layout provided to the client with 300 cameras displaying over 500 views. Since that time the integrator awarded the project has added 50 cameras to the stadium adding additional coverage for the City and the Browns. The upgrade is in its final stages . PSC is still working with the Browns and the integrator through the final stages, helping create and complete the punch lists for the project. Reviewing change orders, adjustments to the layout and/or final design from the initial RFP as well as providing suggestions/solutions to both the integrator and client for any changes required.

Phillips Security Consulting provided two on air interviews with Fox 32. The first with the Good Day Chicago discussing the Amazon Key program and its vulnerabilities from a security perspective. The second was in November and the interview focused on the hottest Christmas gifts for the 2017/2018 season. Discussing which ones were potentially dangerous due to hacking and privacy concerns.

Worked with condo board, property manager and staff conducting nearly two dozen interviews and provided CAPS index and thorough document on buildings vulnerabilities. Partnered with Aon Risk, Complex Network Solutions and Allied Barton for the project. Acted as writer, coordinator and liaison during process.