Physical Security Consultants for People, Property & Operations
Trusted independent security experts. We help organizations prevent and rapidly respond to security incidents.
- 35+ years’ experience
- Highly qualified consultants
- Trusted by organizations across every major industry
Highly recommended by 96% of customers
Frank Pisciotta
President & CEO
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Security Alerts & Notices
Regulatory changes, active requirements, publications, events, and service updates relevant to your security program.
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SpotlightFractional Security Director
Executive-level security governance, without the permanent headcount.
See how it worksWhen standards vary across sites and vendor oversight is inconsistent, a Fractional Security Director provides the executive ownership your program needs.
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Regulatory UpdateCalifornia AB 2975
Hospitals will have 90 days to implement weapons screening once standards are finalized.
Read our guideOnce Cal/OSHA finalizes guidance, screening will be required at main, emergency, and labor and delivery entrances.
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Service SolutionGetting an Extra “S”?
What to do when EHS turns into EHSS.
Learn moreSecurity is closely related to safety but deals with criminal and terrorist hazards. If you need to stand up or assess your program, call us.
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PublicationBudget Planning
Before next year's security budget is fixed, take a second look.
Read the case studyOne client had a single security system bid. We helped them save over $300,000 without reducing scope or protection.
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Regulatory UpdateFDA Intentional Adulteration Rule
FDA inspections under the IA Rule are now in-depth food defense audits.
Discuss a mock auditThe updated approach goes beyond past reviews. A mock audit identifies gaps before an inspection.
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PublicationBuyer's Guide
What to look for when choosing a physical security consultant.
Read the guideIndependence, methodology, and credentials distinguish independent consultants from product-led advisers. The questions every buyer should ask.
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PublicationSecurity Design Guide
Avoid the most common mistakes when buying new security technology.
Download nowFunding is limited and the wrong decision is difficult to reverse. This guide shows where organizations go wrong and how to get it right.
When Your Physical Security Program Needs Review
Our expert consultants at BPS work with organizations worldwide to protect their business, assets and people from harm.
Offering a comprehensive range of security services, BPS are ready to engage in reaction to any significant security incident, or when existing measures no longer provide confidence. Most organizations have a security program in place; what is unclear is whether it still reflects current risks, operating conditions, or organizational priorities. BPS can close these gaps.
- Incident-Driven Review
Major incidents, near misses, or emerging concerns that prompt closer review - Operational Change
Changes to facilities, operations, or how the space is used - Organizational Growth
Growth, consolidation, or expansion across multiple sites - Rising Expectations
Increased expectations from leadership, regulators, or insurers - Drift Over Time
Security measures and risks that have evolved over time without structured reassessment
Why Organizations Choose BPS
Organizations choose BPS when they need experienced, independent judgment on physical security risk without vendor influence or generic solutions.
- Independent and product neutral
We do not sell security systems or software. Our advice is based solely on risk, not vendor relationships or implementation targets. - Focused on physical security
BPS specializes in physical security risk, assessment, and design. We are not a cyber firm, not an IT consultancy, and not distracted by adjacent services. - Grounded in complex, real-world environments
Our consultants work across manufacturing, healthcare, education, and government facilities, assessing how sites actually operate rather than how they appear on paper. - Evidence-led, not checklist-driven
We evaluate threats, consequences, and vulnerabilities to determine whether controls are appropriate and likely to deliver the outcomes organizations expect. - Clear, prioritized guidance
Our recommendations are practical, defensible, and prioritized so leaders can make informed decisions about risk, cost, and implementation.
Our Services
BPS provides independent physical security consulting services that help organizations understand risk, make sound decisions, and strengthen protection across people, property, and operations
Corporate Security Program Assessment & Development
Evaluate and strengthen your overall physical security program to ensure it aligns with operational needs, risk exposure, and regulatory requirements.
Fractional Security Director
Establish executive-level security oversight without hiring a full-time security director.
Security Risk Assessment
Identify where current security measures align to actual risk and where they may fall short.
Security System Design
Design physical security systems that reflect how a facility operates, supporting both security objectives and day-to-day use.
Security Systems Commissioning (Cx)
Verify that security systems perform as intended before going live, in line with design, operational needs, and compliance standards.
Food Defense Audit & Compliance
Evaluate your facility’s compliance with the FDA Intentional Adulteration Rule and uncover the physical security gaps standard food safety audits miss.
Security Training
Prepare workforces to recognize and respond to security risks through clear, role-appropriate, site-specific training programs.
Counter-Terrorism Regulatory Compliance
Support compliance with counter-terrorism and food defense regulations through structured assessments and practical security enhancements.
Industries We Serve
BPS works with any organization operating in an environment where physical security decisions carry real operational, safety, and regulatory consequences. We also support organizations that have outgrown ad-hoc security oversight but don’t require a full-time security director.
- INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING Strengthening physical security in facilities where disruption affects safety, output, and operations.
- Architects & Engineers Integrating physical security considerations into facility design, system planning, and compliance.
- Healthcare Protecting patients, staff, and facilities in complex, highly regulated care environments.
- Food & Beverage Safeguarding production and distribution facilities while supporting food defense and regulatory compliance.
- Oil, Gas & Chemical Addressing high-consequence risk in energy and chemical facilities through layered physical security planning.
- State & Local Government Supporting public institutions with risk-based physical security programs aligned to policy and standards.
- Education Supporting safe learning environments through clear risk assessment and access control planning.
We work with leaders responsible for safety, security, operations, facilities, and risk management, including EHS and HSE teams, facilities management, security leadership, and executive teams accountable for people, property, and continuity.
Engagements range from one-off consultations to long-term partnerships, supporting organizations from independent SMEs to large, global enterprises.
Results
State of the art in security systemsBPS understands the state of the art in security systems and presents these systems to our Client and ourselves in a manner that is very easy to understand. BPS thoroughly understand the bidding and construction processes and makes sure that the desired results are achieved for the Client.
Leon A. PAYETTE
Hallmark traits of integrityI was most impressed by your initial stance of not being able to believe or endorse a product before seeing it first yourself. We shipped you a Gen 1 sensor which you set up and tested. I believe that is one of your hallmark traits of integrity.
Gary Green Director of Sales, SightLogix Inc.
The only company that actually listensYour company stands out in my mind as the only company that actually listens to their customers and does not try to oversell features and products that are unnecessary.
Joe Romang IL Department of Revenue
Extremely high level of serviceBPS provides an extremely high level of service, that looks at all aspects of the situation to provide a fair and thorough assessment of the needs of the client.
EHS Project Manager Ecolab
Small firm touch, big firm resourcesWe greatly appreciate the "small firm" touch that BPS provides, while at the same time supplying us with "big firm" resources.
Martin Aman, Executive Director, Wayne Co. Water & Sewer Authority
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