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Doyle Security Services (DSS) is pleased to announce that Kyle Hardcastle, M.Litt, has become the new Director of Protective Intelligence & Analysis in our Intelligence, Risk Analysis & Strategic Initiatives (IRASI) division. Kyle, who is based in London, greatly enhances our international intelligence capabilities.
DSS is enormously proud to name the recipient of its 2026 Scholarship: Juliet Givoni. We received many entries filled with impressive personal stories, outstanding achievements, and a strong commitment to serving others. Although the high level of talent made the decision difficult, our Scholarship Selection Committee ultimately chose Juliet as this year’s scholarship recipient.
Our company is listed as one of “Leading Security Guard Companies in North America,” according to the recently released 2026 Security Letter. This marks the fifth consecutive year that DSS has been included in the annual listing.
The DSS softball team weathered another hot summer, showing its skills on the softball fields of Manhattan. Known as the “Doyle Destroyers,” the team has played for three seasons in the EDSO Sports League. They play games each week during late spring and summer in Central Park.
In the wake of reports that United States President Donald J. Trump secretly changed planes when departing from a security conference in Turkey due to an assassination threat, media outlets sought commentary from security experts. DSS Vice President-Intelligence, Risk Advisory, and Strategic Initiatives (IRASI) Greg Sanfilippo appeared on Gordon Deal’s national radio show and Speak for America with Bill Spadea on OnNJ to discuss the incident.
We are extremely proud to announce that DSS, as a company, and DSS Team Members have been named finalists in several categories of the 2026 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
Recently, DSS held an important organizational meeting attended by DSS executives, senior managers, and our district and regional management teams.
Recently, DSS executives, managers, and other team members donned bowling shoes to compete for a great cause: the chance to choose which charities would receive a major corporate donation. Our annual Bowling for Charity tournament has become a highly-anticipated company event, bringing everyone together for friendly competition, teamwork, and giving back.
Recently, DSS regional managers and senior executives gathered in one of our operating regions to discuss relevant issues and share best practices. The Frontline Leaders Meeting involved personnel from our New Jersey and Pennsylvania district teams.
DSS is pleased to announce that a new biannual newsletter from a local chapter of an international organization has published an important article by one of our senior executives.
In the wake of a recent security breach at New York City’s iconic Empire State Building, news media outlets sought guidance from security experts to analyze the incident.
DSS Vice President—Intelligence, Risk Advisory & Strategic Initiatives Greg Sanfilippo recently appeared on Fox 5 New York to examine how unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), often referred to as drones, are complicating security coverage for large-scale public events.
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At Doyle Security Services (DSS), we’re more than a security company. With over 18 years in the special events and entertainment security industry, we have risen to the top by delivering stellar service at competitive rates. Because we know that your event is too valuable to entrust to anyone but the best.
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Subject Matter Expert
For many years, commercial video surveillance was inherently a reactive kind of system; traditional closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems kept continuous recordings on local hard
drives and were mainly used as forensic archives to look into incidents after damage, theft, or vandalism had already taken place.
An organization’s legal and moral obligation of care for its employees does not cease at the office’s front door or the access card reader. For business owners, security directors, and purchasing managers, a major yet often neglected operational weakness arises when shifts change.
The level of security needed to protect modern facilities goes well beyond using employee badges and visitor turnstiles.
Although companies invest a great deal of money protecting themselves against external threats and cyberattacks, some of the most dangerous risks actually enter via the front lobby or loading dock using a genuine vendor badge.
To manage a modern commercial high-rise or a large multi-occupancy building, one must strictly comply with the complicated municipal life-safety regulations. For property managers, security directors, and purchasing managers, dealing with fire safety
compliance can soon become rather overwhelming.
Retail theft, which is sometimes referred to as inventory shrinkage, has become a major problem for retailers over the last twenty years. Since 2019, stores have experienced an escalating theft problem, one that can dent their bottom lines, damage their reputations, and put their staff and customers at risk.
When it comes to security issues, many organizations face a dangerous gap between compliance and actual security readiness. For many business owners, security directors, and purchasing managers, meeting the annual compliance training requirement seems like a significant achievement in itself.
In today’s highly interconnected global economy, manufacturing and logistics facilities are essential for international commercial trade. Yet, since high-volume distribution hubs and production plants are becoming more complex and fast-moving, they also become the main targets of bad actors, who present an ever-expanding range of security threats.
At a time when physical security threats are becoming more complex, business owners and security directors must continually address the challenge of achieving complete, full-site coverage without exceeding their operating budgets.
Disruptive events like active shooter incidents, major criminal acts, cyberattacks, and terrorist incidents rarely provide advanced warning. In today’s complex risk environment, organizations must guard against a wide range of unexpected events, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, and civil unrest.
When a high-profile corporate executive arrives at a shareholder meeting, a global summit, an important board gathering, or a resort while on vacation, the transition from the vehicle to the venue looks effortless. The doors open, the leadership team walks through a secure lobby, and the event proceeds without a single operational hitch.
College and university campuses – whether in urban or suburban environments – operate like small cities. On any given day, a single campus handles traffic from thousands of students,
The lobby of a commercial office building or a luxury residential property serves two vital functions: it creates an immediate impression of refinement and hospitality, while providing the primary line of defense against unauthorized entry and potential safety threats.