Is It Time to Break Up with Your Old Security Cameras?
Most organizations do not wake up one day and decide to replace their security cameras. Instead, the decision builds over time. Footage gradually loses clarity. Coverage no longer reflects how the site operates day to day. Blind spots appear as buildings expand, traffic increases, and new risk areas emerge. Eventually,...
Should You Hire Executive Protection? A Guide for Executives, Public Figures, and High-Profile Households
Personal security often becomes a topic only after something concerning has happened. Yet the most effective protection starts before tension builds. If you’re an executive, hold a high-visibility role, or manage a public-facing household, this guide outlines what to consider, what you gain, and how to decide if it’s time...
Security for Politicians: A Practical Guide for State and Local Campaigns
State and local campaigns face an unusual mix of visibility and vulnerability. Candidates attend neighborhood festivals, school forums, press events on the courthouse steps, county fairs, and crowded coffee shop meet-and-greets. These moments help build trust with voters, but they also create pressure points that deserve thoughtful attention. National candidates...
The Complete Guide to LVT Mobile Security Units
Security technology keeps changing, and many organizations are looking for tools that close visibility gaps without adding new infrastructure or slowing down operations. LiveView Technologies (LVT)’s mobile security units offer a practical, weather-resilient answer to those challenges. These units combine high-quality cameras, lighting, audio deterrence, and AI analysis in a single...
Protect Your Business This Holiday Season: On-Site vs. Patrol Security
As the holiday season approaches, many businesses experience a surge in activity—and with it, unique holiday business security challenges. Whether your business is hosting festive gatherings, extending operating hours, or managing seasonal inventory, having the right security plan is essential. On-Site Security: Consistent Protection You Can Count On With on-site...
Protecting Polling Locations: Essential Voting Security Tips
Ensuring voter protection at polling stations is crucial for safe, fair, and accessible elections. In today’s world, election officials must address new challenges and threats—making polling station security more important than ever. Common Security Threats at Polling Locations Polling locations can face risks such as: Voter intimidation or harassment: Attempts to...
How to Augment Your Hospital Security
Hospitals are among the most complex environments to secure. They operate around the clock, house sensitive information, and serve as public spaces where emotions often run high. Maintaining safety requires more than cameras and locked doors. It takes a coordinated strategy led by trained hospital security officers. Here’s how healthcare...
Fast & Secure LiveScan Fingerprinting in Michigan
One of the Many Professional Services We Offer Across Michigan At DK Security, we provide comprehensive security and investigative services for individuals and businesses across Michigan. One of our standout services is LiveScan fingerprinting, available at our Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Troy locations. LiveScan fingerprinting is more than a formality—it’s...
Should I Consider Hiring Security for My School?
In today’s world, school leaders face a difficult but crucial question: is security staff a necessity for keeping students safe? In response to gun violence, bullying, and other external threats, schools — public, private, and faith-based alike — are increasingly adopting professional security services to enhance their overall safety strategy....
This Security Technology Could Save Lives—And It’s Now Free for K–12 Schools
On July 28, 2025, a gunman carrying a visible M4-style rifle walked into a Midtown Manhattan office building and opened fire. Four lives were lost, including an off-duty NYPD officer. Security cameras captured the moment—but no alerts were triggered. No warnings were issued. There was no chance to intervene. Shortly...
What to Look For in Armed Security Jobs
Not all armed security jobs set you up for success. Some offer strong training, steady assignments, and supportive leadership. Others leave you underprepared, under-informed, and constantly rotating locations. If you’re exploring a long-term armed security career, it matters what employer you choose, especially when your job carries added responsibility and...
From Tragedy to Preparedness: Protecting Our Sacred Spaces
A few weeks have passed since the tragic events at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan — where a gunman opened fire outside the building during a Sunday service, injuring one person before being stopped by quick-acting parishioners and church security personnel. While time has moved forward, the impact of...
Mobile Patrols: Do They Really Work?
If your business or community sits in a high-crime area, you’ve probably asked yourself: is having a camera or alarm system enough? What if you could have a real presence—on wheels—watching over your property day and night? Mobile patrols are gaining popularity with car lots, apartment complexes, retail centers, and...
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence: A Look at DK Security’s Legacy and Future
April 3rd, 1995, two highly respected leaders in federal law enforcement, Bob DuHadaway and John Kendall, came together with a shared vision -- to offer top-tier investigative and consulting services to the business community. What started as a small operation quickly evolved into something much larger. Along the way, they...
DK Expands Security With AI Deployment
Since partnering with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) in 2023, DK Security has been integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance security services across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Now, we’re taking another step forward. Expanding AI Security: ROSA at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) Last year, we launched an AI surveillance pilot program...