Good protection is mostly invisible. The best day for an executive protection team is one where nothing happens, because the problems were spotted and avoided long before they got close. That's how we work at GOLDNBEAR SECURITY, a veteran-owned private security company headquartered at 811 W 7th St in Downtown Los Angeles, with offices in Santa Monica and Downey. We've been serving Los Angeles since 2004. Since 2018 we've held California BSIS Private Patrol Operator license PPO 120234, and we're bonded and insured. Our approach is prevention-first security. Psychology, not intimidation.
Protection built on planning, not muscle
Many people picture a bodyguard as a large person who stands close and looks tough. That kind of presence can attract attention and invite confrontation. We'd rather keep you out of trouble in the first place, and that comes from preparation:
- Advance work: looking at venues, entrances, parking, and routes before you arrive
- Reading people: noticing who is paying too much attention, who keeps showing up, and who doesn't fit the setting
- Low-profile presence: officers who dress and act to fit your environment, whether that's a boardroom, a restaurant, or a school pickup
- Calm intervention: when someone does approach, a quiet conversation and good positioning usually end it without a scene
Who we protect
- Executives and business owners, day to day or for specific trips and meetings
- Families and individuals dealing with a specific concern, such as a stalker, a dispute, or unwanted attention
- Visiting guests and executives who need coverage while in Los Angeles
- Public figures and people attending high-profile events
Trusted by: clients have included corporate leaders and talent connected to brands like Amazon, Hulu and the World Surf League, as well as private individuals.
What executive protection can include
Every detail is built around the person and the risk. Depending on your situation, that can include:
- Close protection at home, at work, and in public
- Advance planning for events, meetings, and travel around Los Angeles
- Residential coverage
- Undercover protection: officers who blend in as staff, guests, or colleagues
- Event security coordination when you're hosting or attending
- Armed or unarmed officers, with the lowest level of force that fits the risk
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
People often wait longer than they should to ask about protection. It's worth a confidential conversation if:
- Someone keeps showing up where you are, online or in person
- You've received threats, or messages that make you uneasy
- You're involved in a contentious termination, dispute, or legal matter
- Your public profile has recently grown, or your location has been shared publicly
- You're hosting or attending an event where attention on you will be high
- You or your family are traveling to, or staying in, an unfamiliar part of the city
Talking to us doesn't commit you to anything. Sometimes the right answer is a few changes to your routine. Sometimes it's coverage for a specific week. And sometimes it's an ongoing detail.
Discretion comes first
We don't name the individuals we protect, and we keep your schedule, location, and situation confidential. Your details are shared only with the officers assigned to you.
Across Los Angeles
From our Downtown Los Angeles headquarters and our Santa Monica and Downey offices, we provide protection across the city, including Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Culver City, and the Westside. We're available 24/7, including short-notice requests.
How it starts
- A confidential call. Tell us what's going on and what worries you. You can call (213) 864-7178 at any hour.
- A risk assessment. We look at your routines, locations, and any specific concerns, and recommend a level of coverage that fits. Sometimes that's less than you expected.
- A plan and a team. You get a clear point of contact and officers briefed on your situation.
- Ongoing adjustments. As your schedule or risk changes, the plan changes with it.
Check any provider's license
In California, a company providing protection services must hold a BSIS Private Patrol Operator license. You can verify any company at search.dca.ca.gov. Ours is PPO 120234.
Request a confidential quote
Call (213) 864-7178 (second line: (818) 217-5925) or email ceo@goldnbearsecurity.com. The quote is free and confidential, we're available 24/7, and we respond within one business hour.