Private Security

The devastating wildfires in California have exposed glaring deficiencies in public services while underscoring the effectiveness of private efforts. In Pacific Palisades, where entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, one striking exception remains: the upscale Palisades Village mall. Owned by billionaire Rick Caruso, the mall survived thanks to private firefighting teams and fire-resistant construction materials—measures unavailable to most residents.

In the wake of recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, Hollywood is ramping up security for Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. Reports indicate a significant increase in armed protection, including federal personnel and snipers, to ensure the safety of celebrity attendees.

Senior executives with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reportedly considering retirement after being "stunned" by President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

A New York Home Depot has reportedly employed a guard dog and private security to protect its customers from the state’s increased problem with lawlessness.

Parents of students at the University of California at Berkeley have been forced to turn to private security to protect their children on campus.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is proposing legislation that would allow lawmakers to have private security escorts through airports.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) announced that he has allocated $500,000 in his new budget for "restoration and reparations."

Washington, D.C., mayor Muriel Bowser said that residents may be eligible to receive "digital tracking tags" amid a rise in auto theft.

The city of Chicago has finalized a contract exceeding $29 million with private security company Garda World to establish and oversee base camps aimed at sheltering migrants.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg spent over $40 million for private security while having also donated to defund the police initiatives.