DK Security Announces Joe Budnik as Chief Operating Officer
November 13, 2024 – Grand Rapids, Michigan – DK Security announced today the appointment of Joe Budnik as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Formerly West Michigan’s Vice President of Operations, Budnik will now oversee security operations for the entire company. As Chief Operating Officer, Budnik will oversee all company...
DK Security Leader Among Region’s 200 Most Influential
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business has announced the 200 Most Influential Leaders in West Michigan for 2024. Our congratulations go out to all this year’s honorees, including DK Security CEO Sindia Narber. Reading time: 1 minute Crain’s is continuing the tradition set by the former Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “Grand Rapids...
Grateful Hearts This Veterans Day 2024
Veteran founded, veteran focused. This Veterans Day 2024, DK Security celebrates nearly 200 U.S. military veterans who wear the DK Security badge and show true dedication to our safety and security. DK itself was originally founded by two veterans of the U.S. Air Force, who built the company on a...
AI surveillance reduces crime and costs in retail case study
If you’ve been wondering whether AI would be a practical solution for your security needs, the picture is becoming clearer. A recent case study by Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), our partner in AI-based security, gives new insight into reducing crime, improving operational efficiency, and saving money on security with AI....
Our Largest Ever Call for Event Security in Saginaw
From Memorial Day weekend through June 3rd, the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI was abuzz with the thrill of an international hockey tournament. Memorial Cup 2024, hosted by Dow, featured the best teams in the Canadian Hockey League in a grand season finale. The event was a resounding success,...
Behind the Badge: Murray Meehan
For some, it doesn’t take long to make an impact. In this Behind the Badge we meet Murray Meehan, a DK Security officer in Sault Ste. Marie, MI who has done just that at his Upper Peninsula work site. Murray was recognized as our client’s Team Member of the Month...
Introducing Our Redesigned Website
We're thrilled to be introducing the brand-new DK Security website! Our redesigned online home is an exciting step forward as we continue delivering industry-leading security services across industries in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Reading time: 1 minute Our new website has undergone a full redesign with you, our valued clients...
Behind the Curtain: Spotlighting One Supervisor’s Unseen Leadership
While hospitality security is at the heart of what we do, DK Security teams also work behind the scenes to provide some of our most critical security functions. Leading one of these vital teams is Sean S., a Lansing surveillance center supervisor whose dedication to continuous growth and peer empowerment...
3 Things to Consider for Your Annual Security Budget
It’s the beginning of a new year, and as many organizations are reviewing their annual budgets, they are unsure how to plan their security spending for the upcoming year. The first step in security budget planning is to understand your security needs. At DK Security, we believe you should never...
A Corporate Outstanding Performer to close out 2023
Twice each year, DK Security invites all corporate employees to nominate one of their coworkers for our top peer-voted commendation: The Corporate Outstanding Performer award. We're delighted to announce HR Generalist Raequel Washington as our Corporate Outstanding Performer to conclude 2023. Reading time: 2 minutes Raequel Washington joined DK...
Meet the Faces Behind DK Security: Thao Tran
At DK Security, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We believe that getting to know our team members outside of work creates a more connected workplace. That’s why we’re excited to re-introduce our Employee Spotlight series, where we shine a spotlight on the amazing individuals who...
A Story of Service: Veterans Day 2023
This Veterans Day, we celebrate over 200 U.S. military veterans who wear the DK Security badge across the Midwest. We are profoundly grateful to each of our veterans for defending our nation. One such individual is Dawn Holmes, our event security supervisor for the Lansing area. As we thank all...
Shining a light on solar-powered security with RIO™
Have you ever noticed a security camera sitting above solar panels on a tall pole? You may have seen them driving past a construction site, substation, or your local supermarket parking lot. Artificially intelligent solar-powered security is being used more and more these days to surveil open areas without the...
How DK Security partners with extensive industries
The security industry is special in its versatility – a quality security partner is adaptable and serves a wide range of industries. At DK Security, our nearly 30 years of experience has developed us into a partner that is capable of providing excellent service to various industries and unique security...
DK Security leads free safety training with community partners
Unexpected encounters with strangers are common and can be uncomfortable or even threatening. Despite their unpredictability, however, there are ways to better expect the unexpected. De-escalation and situational awareness training is an excellent way to educate you on creating positive outcomes from challenging situations. DK Security recently co-hosted such a...
