Tag: DSI Security Services
DSI named to TIME's America’s Best Private Companies list
September 8, 2026SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has been named to TIME's inaugural list of America's Best Private Companies, ranking No. 45 among 500 privately held companies nationwide. Developed in partnership with Statista, the ranking recognizes companies for employee satisfaction and societal impact. The evaluation was based on employee feedback and measurable contributions in areas including society, knowledge, health and the environment. DSI was also one of only four Alabama-based companies...
DSI supports Allstate Arena's deployment of advanced screening technology
August 31, 2026SSN Staff
ROSEMONT, Ill.—DSI Security Services is partnering with Allstate Arena to support the implementation of advanced weapons detection screening technology at eight key venue entry points, a move aimed at enhancing guest safety while improving entry efficiency for the millions of visitors who attend events at the facility each year. The new screening system represents a significant investment in proactive venue security, utilizing advanced walk-through detection technology designed to identify...
GSX 2026: ‘More than a conference’
August 5, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
ATLANTA - From artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber risk to resilience and leadership, ASIS International's Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 will spotlight the forces reshaping the security profession, according to show organizers.
“Today's security leaders must think beyond traditional protection strategies and understand how technology, intelligence, business continuity and risk management intersect,” said Eddie Sorrells, CEO of DSI Security Services and the 2026 president...
Alan Clark, vice chairman of DSI Security Services, receives Edgar B. Watson Award
February 10, 2026SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced that Vice Chairman Alan Clark was honored with the prestigious Edgar B. Watson Award, one of the private security industry’s most respected honors.
Presented by the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), the Edgar B. Watson Award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the private security field. The award recognizes exceptional leadership, a commitment to elevated industry standards, efforts to advance...
DSI Security Services announces promotions of George Plaza and Rich Hunter
January 7, 2026SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced two leadership promotions that reinforce the company’s continued investment in operational excellence, training, and compliance.
George Plaza has been promoted to national training and compliance manager, and Rich Hunter has been promoted to vice president of operations, South Division.
Plaza most recently served as Jacksonville branch manager, where he led branch operations and supported client satisfaction, employee development,...
DSI Security Services Officer Langley receives top honor for heroic actions
October 28, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—Jonathan Langley, a security professional with DSI Security Services, has been awarded the 2025 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his life-saving actions during an attempted mass shooting at a poultry processing plant in Mississippi.
This prestigious award is the highest honor a security officer can receive for acts of heroism. Langley recently accepted the award at the 2025 ASIS International Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in New Orleans.
Langley...
DSI Security Services acquires Apex3 Systems
September 22, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced the acquisition of Apex3 Systems, a technology-focused security provider based in Chicago.
The strategic acquisition was completed on Aug. 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone in DSI’s continued expansion in the Midwest while reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative, value-driven security solutions nationwide.
DSI and Apex3 Systems share a strong alignment in mission and values, as both companies are deeply committed...
DSI Security Services announces strategic partnership with Buckhorn Advisors
July 10, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala. — DSI Security Services has announced a strategic partnership with Buckhorn Advisors, a security advisory firm founded by Todd Kreisher.
DSI stated that the partnership marks the official nationwide expansion of DSI’s Executive Protection services.
Buckhorn Advisors offers specialized expertise in risk consulting, including travel risk assessments, site security assessments, corporate investigations, training/security plan development, and executive protection. Through...
DSI Security Services announces leadership reorganization, strategic growth initiatives
April 21, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—Security solutions provider DSI Security Services has announced a strategic reorganization of its executive leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering stability, innovation, and exceptional service to its customers.
Deavours Clark has been appointed as the new president of DSI Security Services, bringing a wealth of experience and a vision for growth and operational excellence. Eddie Sorrells will step into the chief executive officer (CEO) role, continuing to...
DSI Security Services wins Outstanding Security Performance Award
October 1, 2024SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services announced it has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) during Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
This distinguished award recognizes and celebrates excellence within the security industry and acknowledges companies that demonstrate exceptional service and dedication to quality. The OSPA is a globally recognized award for top-tier performance in the...