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When it comes to business security, excuses, compromises and cookie-cutter solu- tions are out of the question. The only way to opti- mize this essential service is through personalized, solutions-based programs that fit individual needs. This is the methodology that Vancouver- based security company Blackbird Security was founded on. Blackbird Security's operational values originate from responding to the unique needs and feedback of the business community, and they have been a significant differentiating factor from its competitors. "We found Western Canada's security options lacking, as they were either too small to provide a full-service solution or too large to devise personalized security programs," says Ranko Vukovic, chief operating officer of Blackbird Security. "Our mission is to offer all the service and reliability of a 'big' company, while retain- ing the personalization and flexibility of a much smaller operation." Blackbird Security has offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Regina. Its ownership is 100% local and private, and all the owners are actively involved in managing and running the business full-time. "Our clients include large national retailers and property management companies," Vukovic says. "We also service government and municipal contracts throughout British Columbia." The company provides the full gamut of security services, such as security guard service, concierge services and mobile security patrol services, but its true success is in its values— Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Adaptability— and in its personnel, who function together as a team and always will, no matter how large the company grows. "We hire the best with industry leading compensation and benefit packages for guards," Vukovic says. "We put our guards through inten- sive classroom and field training, guaranteeing high quality security industry professionals at all of our clients' sites." Blackbird Security training focuses on verbal de-escalation tactics and situational awareness, giving the company's security personnel the communication skills and tools to navigate difficult situations and ensure safety for everyone involved. Blackbird Security's mobile patrol service uses the latest technology to provide a highly effective visual and physical deterrent for criminal activity. "We have a large fleet of security vehicles throughout Vancouver and the rest of BC and can do mobile patrols anywhere in the province," Vukovic says. "It's a budget-friendly way to protect your business or property with professional boots-on-ground security." Blackbird Security is keeping businesses across Western Canada secure with personalized security services and solutions BLACKBIRD SECURITY: OUR BUSINESS IS PROTECTING YOURS