Where Pasadena clients use armed officers
- VIP events and galas. Armed officers near arrivals, green rooms and exits, working with executive protection when principals attend.
- High-value retail. Jewelry and luxury stores on Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue, especially during the holidays.
- Cash and valuables. Businesses that handle cash, and transport of high-value items to and from events.
- Estates and historic homes. Properties with art or collections during travel, renovations, filming or after a threat.
Planned for crowds
Armed work in Pasadena often happens around crowds, which raises the bar for judgment. Our planning covers where the officer is posted, how they move with guests, who they coordinate with, and how they handle a confrontation in a crowded space without making it worse. Escalation rules and the point at which local authorities are called are written down before the event.
Most clients pair armed officers with unarmed guards at doors and parking, and with LDG’s surveillance vehicle for staging areas and empty sites. More on our approach is on the armed security page and local service on our Pasadena & San Marino page.