As a locally owned and operated company, we take great pride in our role within the vibrant Lynnwood community. We firmly believe in the strength of robust partnerships and actively contribute to the safety and well-being of our neighbors. Through close collaboration with local businesses and law enforcement agencies, we strive to elevate the overall security of our community. Our commitment to fostering open communication and collaboration is driven by our vision to create a

safer environment for everyone.

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Asset Guard Solutions is led by Brandon Kimmel, a resident and business owner of Lynnwood Washington for the past 7 years. Originating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brandon brings forth over two decades of expertise in the public and private security sectors. His distinguished career spans Federal, State, and County corrections departments. Brandon's success includes the effective management of correctional facilities and retail loss prevention departments, illustrating a

a wealth of experience.

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Notably, Brandon has played an integral role in the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Special Operations Response Teams (SORT), Disturbance Control Teams (DCT), and Hostage Negotiation Teams. These roles, demanding a rigorous selection process, highlight Brandon's exceptional skills in managing prison populations of up to 2000 inmates. As a SORT leader, he has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining order in challenging environments. Brandon has completed extensive training and certifications in firearms instruction, tactical planning, emergency medical care, physical training, riot control techniques, and the use of less-lethal munitions, including impact munitions, Oleoresin Capsicum Spray ("Pepper Spray"), and Tear Gas. Brandon significantly contributed to responding to prison rioting and disturbances. In the mid-2000s, Brandon's deployment to several federal prisons included managing a living unit in a high-security correctional facility in Louisiana. This experience showcased his expertise in handling violent incarcerated offenders.

 

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Adding a unique dimension to his comprehensive security expertise, Brandon's employment with various retailers, including Macy's and Saks Fifth Ave, involved managing Loss Prevention Departments in major metropolitan areas such as Seattle, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. Acquiring skills in shoplifting apprehension techniques, Organized Retail Crime investigations, interview and interrogation techniques, employee theft, and fraud investigations, Brandon's experience in the retail sector enhances his diverse skill set.

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Brandon's rich background and unwavering commitment to security excellence ensure that AGS transcends being merely a security service; we become your dedicated partner in safeguarding your assets and ensuring the well-being of our community.