One plan, one point of contact
Your event gets one supervisor who owns the security plan, briefs every officer and stays in contact with your team from setup to teardown. For larger events, we coordinate with local police in advance.
Security service
Event Security Services
ATPS Security provides event security services for corporate, institutional and high-profile events. Our event security guards handle entrance screening, credential checks, crowd management and VIP movement, under a supervisor who coordinates with your event team and local police. We plan staffing from the site, the guest list and the risk.
- Law enforcement-owned
- DC Special Police Officers available
- A+ BBB rating
- $5M umbrella liability
- GPS-verified check-ins
- Drug tested and background checked
- Month-to-month or annual contracts
- Free site survey
At a glance
Event Security Services
Updated October 2026
- Provider
- ATPS Security, law enforcement-owned, founded 2020
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Licensed in
- DC, MD, VA, WV, TN, FL, TX, MS and SD
- Officer screening
- Drug tested and background checked
- Contracts
- Month-to-month or annual
- First step
- Free site survey
Good event security is planned before the doors open. We walk the venue, review the run of show and decide where officers need to be at each stage: arrival, the main program and departure.
Our event work is focused on organized events: corporate gatherings, conferences, venue programs and events with public officials or prominent guests. We are not the right fit for private parties or weddings.
Coverage
Event security we provide
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Event entrance security
Bag checks, ticket and credential checks and controlled entry points.
- 02
Crowd management
Queue control, capacity monitoring and calm de-escalation.
- 03
VIP and speaker movement
Secure routes for guests, speakers and officials.
- 04
Back-of-house access
Staff-only areas, loading docks and green rooms kept secure.
2020Founded in Washington, DC
9Licensed jurisdictions
$5MUmbrella liability coverage
A+BBB rating
24/7GPS-monitored operations
Industries
Industries that use this service
Where we work
Event Security across DC, Maryland and Virginia
ATPS Security provides event security services from our Washington, DC headquarters across Maryland and Virginia, with regional operations leaders in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore. We are also licensed in West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, South Dakota.
DCWashington, DC
HeadquartersThe Watergate Building, 2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suite 205Officer typesArmed, unarmed and Special Police Officers (SPOs)
MDMaryland
LicensingSecurity guards certified through the Maryland State Police
How it starts
From site survey to officers on post
- 01
Free site survey
A supervisor walks your property, reviews past incidents and asks how your people use the space. You get a written coverage recommendation.
- 02
Post orders and staffing
We write clear post orders, set check-in points and match licensed officers to the post: armed, unarmed or DC Special Police Officer.
- 03
Coverage with accountability
Officers report through GPS-enabled software, supervisors check posts, and you have a direct line to leadership whenever you need it.
FAQ
Event Security: common questions
Need an answer that is not here? Call 888-278-9125. Operations are staffed 24/7.
How many event security guards do I need?
It depends on attendance, the venue layout, the number of entrances and whether alcohol or prominent guests are involved. We set the number after reviewing the venue and the run of show.
What types of events do you secure?
Corporate events, conferences, institutional programs, venue events and events with officials or prominent guests. We do not take private parties or weddings.
Can you provide armed officers for an event?
Yes, when the risk supports it. Many events only need unarmed officers at entrances and in the crowd.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. Large events need time for a site walk and staffing plan, but call us for short-notice needs too.
Get started
Schedule a free site survey
Tell us about your property and our team will follow up to schedule a walk-through. For urgent coverage, call us any time.
- A supervisor walks your site at no cost
- Written coverage recommendation and price
- Month-to-month or annual terms