OUR SECURITY SERVICES

WHY CHOOSE BLUE STAR SECURITY?

WHY CHOOSE BSS?

As a security company in Chicago, we offer a comprehensive range of security and investigative services and have earned accolades as a trusted leader in the security industry. Our team of law enforcement officers serves Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses and individuals, responding rapidly and seamlessly to each assignment. Our customized deployment and accountability technology with geofencing capability maximizes efficiency and allows us to mobilize off duty officers quickly and efficiently. We are committed to the Chicago community and we are proud to serve with integrity.

OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICERS
Blue Star Security is the only organization in Illinois with over 1,000 active duty and retired police officers, all of whom are W-2 employees. The Blue Star Security team consists exclusively of state certified active and retired law enforcement professionals who provide our clientele with the highest standards in security.

Our armed security services provide a highly visible presence to prevent criminal activity and meet the challenging demands of any dynamic environment. All of our armed off-duty police officers have been certified in firearms training by the rigorous standards of local, county and state law enforcement agencies.

As state certified off-duty law enforcement officers, the Blue Star Security team has been extensively trained in public safety and community relations. Our diverse team includes seasoned officers with experience across a wide range of specialized fields and units, from tactical response to counter-terrorism to homicide investigation. Blue Star Security is led by an executive management team of law enforcement officers.

Blue Star Security is a fully licensed and insured security company in Chicago, dedicated to providing our clients with the highest standards in security. Our insurance policy limit exceeds the statutory requirements for all classifications. We provide each client with a certificate of insurance prior to starting any assignment.

  • Licensed Security Contractor Agency: License #122.001177
  • Licensed Private Detective Agency: License #117.001722

Our law enforcement officers provide the most comprehensive security and investigative services in Chicago. Our highly trained professionals provide unparalleled security solutions across numerous specialty sectors including logistics, healthcare, retail, education, corporate and more.

We provide a variety of specialized resources as well, including

  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
  • Metal Detectors, Wands and Scanners
  • Canine Security Services
  • Surveillance Equipment

As a security company in Chicago, our security services are customized to reduce, manage and mitigate risks for every client and every situation. Our protective services are available on an as-needed incident basis or as a fully-dedicated staffing option on local or enterprise levels. Our law enforcement officers are individually matched through their unique training and expertise to meet the specific security needs of each of our clients. We place the highest value on our relationships with clients, and we are committed to exceeding expectations at every opportunity.

Meet The founders

ANTHONY F. VARCHETTO
PRESIDENT

Anthony F. Varchetto is the Co-Founder of Blue Star Security, LLC and President of Protos Security’s Specialized Off Duty Division. Anthony has over 22 years of high-level experience in law enforcement. In January of 2022, he retired from his role as Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) task force to focus his efforts on continuing the growth of the business.

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JEFFREY T. SALVETTI
VICE PRESIDENT

Jeffrey T. Salvetti is the Co-Founder of Blue Star Security, LLC and the Divisional Vice President of Protos Security’s Specialized Off Duty Division. Jeff was born and raised in Chicago and became a Chicago police officer in 2005. In January 2020, he retired from the Chicago Police Department after 15 years of service to focus his efforts on continuing the growth of the business. 

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Active shooter Crisis Plan

Recent data compiled by the FBI reveals an upward trend in active shooter events, in which an armed individual is actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and/or populated area. Active shooter events evolve quickly and are highly unpredictable. However, in the midst of the chaos, anyone is capable of playing an integral role in mitigating the impact of the incident. Individuals and organizations must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation. Would you know what to do to increase your chances of survival during an active shooter event? Check out our Active Shooter Crisis Plan to learn valuable information that could save your life.

Blue Star Security IN THE NEWS

Recent data compiled by the FBI reveals an upward trend in active shooter events, in which an armed individual is actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and/or populated area. Active shooter events evolve quickly and are highly unpredictable. However, in the midst of the chaos, anyone is capable of playing an integral role in mitigating the impact of the incident. Individuals and organizations must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation. Would you know what to do to increase your chances of survival during an active shooter event? Check out our Active Shooter Crisis Plan to learn valuable information that could save your life.

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