Tailored physical security solutions for resilient, secure environments

Salas O’Brien collaborates with clients to design and implement customized physical security solutions that safeguard assets, people, and spaces. Our expertise encompasses access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, infant protection, command centers, and more. By merging advanced technology with practical design, we ensure that every system seamlessly aligns with a facility’s unique needs. Whether it’s visitor management, emergency communication, or centralized monitoring, our goal is to create a secure, adaptable environment prepared for any challenge.

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What we can offer

From initial consultation to full specification and construction facilitation, we offer a complete array of services, including the development of advanced and often groundbreaking solutions when conventional approaches can’t deliver quality results.

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Customized security systems design

At Salas O’Brien, we partner with project stakeholders to develop customized security solutions that address your unique operational requirements. From access control and video surveillance to emergency notification systems, we design and implement integrated systems that combine cutting-edge technology with practical, site-specific measures for seamless and effective protection. We are manufacturer agnostic while maintaining relationships with industry leaders to leverage the latest technology and solutions for our clients.

Risk assessment

Salas O’Brien specializes in performing comprehensive assessments of existing security programs to identify vulnerabilities, address gaps, and develop strategic, long-term solutions tailored to enhance the safety and security of end users. Our multidisciplinary team of security experts, engineers, and consultants works collaboratively with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their unique environments, challenges, and goals. By combining technical expertise with a holistic approach, we provide actionable, customized recommendations that balance operational requirements, regulatory compliance, and budget constraints. Our focus is on delivering measurable value, improving resilience, and ensuring sustainable security enhancements that align with each client’s objectives.

Built environment design and programming

We partner with architects and planners to design physical spaces that put security first. By integrating security considerations early in the design process, our team ensures functional, safe environments that align seamlessly with operational objectives.

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

Our designs incorporate CPTED principles to reduce opportunities for crime by strategically optimizing natural surveillance, access control, and territorial reinforcement. By creating environments that naturally discourage criminal behavior, we enhance security measures by strategic application of security technologies.

Access control solutions

Salas O’Brien specializes in designing access control systems that deliver secure, scalable solutions for managing and monitoring entry to sensitive areas. Leveraging a comprehensive range of technologies (including biometric authentication, card-based systems, and digital credentials) we ensure seamless access for authorized users while providing strong deterrence against unauthorized entry.

Video surveillance design and integration

Salas O’Brien’s engineers design comprehensive video surveillance systems tailored to monitor critical areas that seamlessly integrate with existing security electronics systems and offer advanced features such as video analytics, remote monitoring, and scalable data storage options ensuring robust and reliable real-time situational awareness and forensic review capability.

Intrusion detection and alarm systems

Protect your assets with early detection and responsive alarms. Salas O’Brien designs systems that monitor perimeter security, identify potential breaches, and send alerts, supporting real-time response for effective incident management.

Security command centers (SOCs)

We design centralized command centers SOCs that empower your team to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events in real-time. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, our solutions integrate multiple security functions into a seamless, intuitive interface—enhancing operational efficiency, situational awareness, and incident response. We also partner with our AV experts in our technology group to provide best in class systems taking expertise of functional requirements from security and technical production from AV.

Visitor management systems

Salas O’Brien’s visitor management design solutions ensure a secure, efficient, and professional check-in process. Our operational centric systems approach streamlines credentialing and visitor tracking, offering adaptability for high-traffic environments while enhancing both security and the visitor experience.

Emergency communication and mass notification systems

Salas O’Brien provides complete mass communication design for clear, effective communication during emergencies. Systems like, public address systems, visual notification, and digital signage help distribute immediate emergency information and instructions, crucial for informing facility users and maintaining safety and providing efficient incident management.

Existing conditions assessments

Salas O’Brien works with clients in existing facilities to analyze security technology infrastructure, identify gaps, recommend upgrades, and integrate cutting-edge solutions to enhance security. We also review policies, procedures, staffing, and technology to optimize efficiency and effectiveness within security operations.

Governance

Salas O’Brien partners with organizations to build a robust and structured framework that strengthens security and risk management. Helping establish clear policies, procedures, and accountability ensuring security practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with your strategic goals. Through comprehensive reviews of existing protocols, we identify vulnerabilities and craft customized policies that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Our expertise extends to creating guidelines for technology use, operational processes, and emergency response plans, equipping leaders to make informed decisions. By fostering a culture of safety and readiness, we empower organizations to navigate risks effectively and with confidence.\

We offer:

  • Policy and procedures review and creation. We review and develop security policies and procedures to align with industry standards, regulatory requirements and evolving threat landscape, fostering a consistent, organization-wide security framework.
  • Technology standards. We establish technology standards to ensure security systems are interoperable, scalable, and meet high-performance and reliability criteria across facilities.
  • Basis of design documentation. We create or refine BOD documentation with actionable design criteria tailored to operational needs and long-term security strategy goals.
  • Operational protocols development. We develop customized protocols to standardize daily operations, incident response, and escalation procedures across security teams.
  • Security master planning. We craft strategic security roadmaps that align with organizational goals, budgetary milestones, regulatory mandates, and future growth, ensuring long-term resilience.