Peralta Associates and Defense

What Peralta Associates and Defense does

Peralta Associates and Defense, headquartered in Whittier, California and founded in 2015, is a privately held, vertically integrated security and risk management firm operating across more than 10 U.S. states and a self-reported 2,500+ county footprint. The company delivers three interconnected service pillars: physical security (armed and unarmed guards, vehicle patrol, event security, and a full fire watch suite including hot work, wild fire, and fire compliance monitoring); investigative services (private investigations, TSCM/bug sweeps, Cellebrite-certified digital forensics, fugitive recovery, process serving, skip tracing, background checks, live scan, GPS tracking, and unmanned detainer support); and executive protection (UHNWI protection, residential security, armored VIP transportation, and celebrity and dignitary details). The technology stack integrates commercial drone surveillance, GPS tracking with 24/7 monitoring, high-definition camera systems with night vision and motion detection, RF and wired/wireless TSCM equipment, and Cellebrite forensics, all layered on top of in-house personnel rather than subcontractors.

The business is operated by founder/CEO Eddie Peralta and a management team drawn from military and law enforcement backgrounds, with a documented continuous-training culture exceeding 7,470 armed and 18,560 unarmed training hours. The go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise and government field sales, with specialized phone and email channels for general, government, and celebrity clients, supported by quote-based, monthly recurring contracts. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription/recurring security guard and patrol contracts, plus project- or case-based billing for investigations and per-seat fees for state-mandated training (Guard Card, Firearms, Level II, CPR/AED). Customers span corporate, government and military, UHNWI, construction, events, healthcare, education, technology/data infrastructure, and residential segments across California, Texas, Washington, and other licensed states.

Name

Peralta Associates and Defense

Legal name

Peralta Associates and Defense

Website

https://peraltadefense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peralta Associates and Defense is a privately held, vertically integrated U.S. security and investigations firm delivering armed/unarmed guards, mobile patrol, fire watch, private investigations, Cellebrite-certified forensics, and executive protection to corporate, government, UHNWI, and residential clients across 10+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Patrol Services (IMAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Protection & Close Protection (BPABAMAD), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), Commercial Property Guarding (Offices, Retail Parks, Malls) (BPAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Executive protection services
• Private investigation services
• Fire watch monitoring
• Security guard services

Headquarters

HQ city

Whittier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services (Armed and Unarmed): Recurring contracts for armed and unarmed security personnel deployed at client facilities, events, and properties. Pricing based on officer hours, shift requirements, and guard type. Core recurring revenue stream.
2. Mobile Patrol Services: Vehicle patrol services covering designated areas to deter crime and ensure rapid response. Cost-effective alternative to standing guards.
3. Private Investigation Services: Discrete investigative services including background checks, surveillance, bug sweeps, fugitive recovery, and data retrieval. Billed per case or project.
4. Training Services: Guard card training, firearms training, Level II guard training, and CPR/AED certification. Provides recurring revenue and pipeline for security personnel recruitment.
5. Fire Watch Services: Fire watch services required when fire protection systems are impaired. Recognized by NFPA as a top provider.
6. Live Scan/Digital Fingerprinting: Digital fingerprinting services for background checks, employment screenings, and professional licensing.
7. Executive Protection Services: VIP protection for ultra-high-net-worth individuals including residential security, personal security details, and armored transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peralta Associates and Defense is a multi-state security and risk management firm delivering physical security, investigative, and training services. The portfolio is organized into three pillars: Security Services (armed and unarmed guards, vehicle patrol, event security, fire watch), Investigative Services (private investigations, bug sweep/TSCM, background checks, fugitive recovery, process serving, Cellebrite-certified data retrieval, live scan, GPS tracking), and Executive Protection (UHNWI protection, residential security, VIP armored transportation, celebrity/dignitary protection). All operations are vertically integrated using in-house personnel rather than subcontractors.

Product overview

Peralta Associates and Defense is a multi-state security and risk management firm offering a comprehensive, technology-driven suite of physical security, investigative, and training services. The core portfolio consists of three interconnected pillars: (1) Security Services — armed and unarmed security guards, vehicle patrol, event security, and fire watch services (including hot work monitoring, wild fire monitoring, and fire compliance watch); (2) Investigative Services — private investigations, bug sweep/TSCM services, criminal background checks, video surveillance, fugitive recovery, process serving, data retrieval using Cellebrite-certified tools, live scan fingerprinting, skip tracing, route planning, GPS tracking, nanny investigations, and unlawful detainer assistant support; and (3) Executive Protection — UHNWI protection, residential security, VIP transportation with armored vehicles, celebrity protection, dignitary protection, and risk assessment services. The company also offers state-mandated training programs including Guard Card training (CA), Firearms training (CA), Level II Guard training (TX), and First Aid/CPR/AED certification nationwide. All services operate through a vertically integrated model using in-house personnel rather than subcontractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Armed Security Services Professional armed security services with highly trained personnel drawn from military or law enforcement backgrounds, providing protection for high-stakes environments, executive protection, and critical infrastructure through visible, professional security presence.
• Unarmed Security Services Elite unarmed security services delivering robust protection through proactive vigilance, communication mastery, and professional deterrence for commercial, residential, and institutional environments.
• Vehicle Patrol Services Mobile security patrol services utilizing marked vehicles to maintain visible presence, deter crime, ensure rapid alarm response, and provide cost-effective coverage for larger areas including commercial complexes and residential communities.
• Event Security Specialized event security services for corporate functions, private gatherings, large public assemblies, and high-profile occasions, offering comprehensive risk mitigation, crowd management, VIP protection, and coordinated emergency response.
• Fire Watch Services Fire watch services combining trained security officers with drone technology and integrated camera surveillance systems to provide continuous fire monitoring and rapid response capabilities across commercial, industrial, construction, and government facilities.
• Investigations Private investigation services providing discreet and reliable investigative work including cell phone recovery, computer recovery, mystery shopper, spousal investigation, business investigation, financial investigation, missing persons, legal investigations, asset investigations, digital and cyber investigations, and undercover operations.
• Bug Sweep Services (TSCM) Professional bug sweep services using advanced technology to detect hidden microphones, cameras, GPS trackers, and other intrusive surveillance devices in homes, offices, and commercial properties, with thorough documentation and actionable reporting.
• Criminal Background Checks National criminal background check services providing criminal history, credit background, employment history, and education record verification using comprehensive databases and state-of-the-art technology.
• Video Surveillance Services 24/7 video surveillance services using cutting-edge cameras and recording technology including high-definition cameras, drones, night vision, and motion detection for consistent monitoring of properties, businesses, and events.
• Fugitive Recovery Fugitive recovery services tracking down and apprehending fugitives nationwide for law enforcement, private investigators, and bail bond agencies, utilizing surveillance, database access, and investigative expertise.
• National Process Server Services National process server services delivering subpoenas, complaints, summonses, and other legal documents with fast, legally compliant delivery and real-time tracking updates.
• Data Retrieval Services Professional data recovery services using Cellebrite technology to find, analyze, and secure digital information from computers, mobile devices, and cloud-based storage for legal, compliance, and investigative purposes.
• Live Scan Services Digital fingerprinting services using advanced live scan technology for criminal background checks, employment screenings, and professional licensing applications.
• GPS Tracking Services GPS tracking services providing real-time location monitoring with vehicle and fleet monitoring, property and asset security, geofencing with instant alerts, and integrated daily/weekly reporting.
• UHNWI Protection (Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals) Comprehensive protection services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals including personal security details, residential security, armored vehicle transportation, and event security, utilizing AI-driven monitoring tools and data-driven risk assessments.
• Residential Security Executive residential security solutions including 24/7 on-site security, perimeter protection, access control, emergency preparedness, and family protection with vertically integrated teams and advanced smart surveillance systems.
• VIP Transportation Services Armored vehicle transportation services for executives and high-profile individuals featuring tactical drivers, security operatives, ISR specialists, and logistics coordinators with extensive route planning and GPS-enabled tracking.
• Risk Assessment Services Security risk assessment services identifying vulnerabilities in people, property, and processes through threat spotting, weak audit points evaluation, emergency preparation testing, and clear reporting with actionable guidance.
• Celebrity Protection Specialized protection services for celebrities and public figures providing discreet security presence, advance coordination, and emergency response capabilities.
• Dignitary Protection Protection services for dignitaries and government officials with specialized training in threat assessment, secure transportation, and coordination with law enforcement agencies.
• Guard Card Training (CA) California Guard Card training compliant with Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) requirements, covering Powers to Arrest, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism Awareness, with 40 hours of total BSIS-approved training.
• Firearms Training (CA) Firearms training services for California security officers meeting state regulatory requirements and preparing candidates for successful careers in the armed security industry.
• Level II Guard Training (TX) Level II Guard training for Texas security officers meeting state certification requirements for armed security personnel.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training (Nationwide) Nationwide first aid, CPR, and AED certification training for security officers and other personnel, provided by a licensed training provider.
• Skip Tracing Services Skip tracing services combining modern tools and real-world experience to locate individuals including debtors, witnesses, or missing persons using public records, digital footprints, and investigative follow-up.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named a Top Firewatch Provider in the United States by NFPA
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JVS SoCalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025Peralta Defense and JVS SoCal are collaborating to host veteran job fairs in California, providing employment opportunities for military veterans. The initiative offers certification, defensive tactics training, and job placement for veterans in the security sector, facilitating long-term career stability and professional growth.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kroll: Global investigations, security consulting, and risk advisory firm serving corporate, legal, and government clients. Comparable to Peralta's investigative and risk-assessment practice, particularly for fraud and corporate due diligence.
• GardaWorld: Canadian-based global security and cash services company with U.S. manned guarding operations and a broad enterprise client base. Comparable to Peralta in armed guarding, cash handling, and government/enterprise accounts.
• Securitas: Global security services leader with a substantial North American footprint offering manned guarding, mobile patrol, and tech-enabled security solutions. Comparable to Peralta in core guarding and increasingly in technology-augmented services.
• Allied Universal: Largest U.S. security services provider offering manned guarding, patrol, and integrated security technology across all 50 states. Directly comparable to Peralta in armed/unarmed guarding, mobile patrol, and enterprise security, but operates at far greater national scale.

Direct peers

• Sunstates Security: U.S. mid-sized security services firm offering armed/unarmed guards, patrol, and customized security solutions across multiple states. Comparable regional player with similar vertical mix to Peralta.
• Pinkerton: Specialized provider of corporate investigative services, executive protection, and security consulting with national reach. Closely matches Peralta's investigative and UHNWI/executive protection service lines.
• Covenant Security: Privately held U.S. security services company providing manned guarding, patrol, and government/commercial security. Comparable scale and customer mix to Peralta's commercial guarding business.
• AM-GARD Security: U.S. regional security firm specializing in armed/unarmed guards, patrol, and commercial property security across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to Peralta's commercial guarding and event security offerings.
• Gavin de Becker & Associates: U.S. firm specializing in threat assessment and protection services for high-profile and at-risk individuals. Comparable to Peralta's UHNWI, celebrity, and dignitary protection service lines.
• St. Moritz Security Services: U.S.-based security services firm offering uniformed guarding, patrol, and security consulting across multiple industries. Comparable to Peralta in manned guarding and multi-vertical commercial coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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