Are You Safe, Secure, and Compliant?

Strategic security consulting for the public and private sectors.

About The Lake Forest Group

Unrivaled experience and insight in the security industry.
Providing clients a global risk prospective. 

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25 Questions Every Executive Protection Program Needs To Ask
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High Net Worth Individual Residential Security Checklist
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 Welcome to Safe University! Campus Safety and Security
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High Net Worth Security

High Net Worth Individuals Demand Dynamic Risk Management

To provide best-in-class high net worth security, we need to understand the challenges that high net worth individuals face—especially as they relate to their residences, modes of travel and itineraries, and business obligations and those of their family offices.

Because their number one concern is the safety of their families, a dynamic risk management can help to ensure a safe environment whether they’re at home, work, or traveling by plane, train, automobile, boat, or helicopter.

Download our free white paper, “A Holistic Security Strategy and Vision for High Net Worth Individuals and Family Offices”

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For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Growers‎

Our Medical Marijuana Security Plan Can Give You a Competitive Advantage.

If you’re applying for a medical marijuana grower or dispensary license, The Lake Forest Group can assist in the state application process by writing a holistic security plan that based on our extensive industry knowledge, can give you a competitive advantage. Download our free report, “Why Most Medical Marijuana State License Applications Fail.”

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  Case Studies

Helping to Protect High Net Worth Individuals and their Families

Competencies: Security Consultancy; Event Security, Risk Management; Security Assessment; Policies and Procedures

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Do You Have An Industry Best Practices Active Shooter Plan?

Competencies: Emergency Preparedness; Emergency Management; Training; Workplace Violence, Policies and Procedures

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How Secure Is Your Supply Chain?

Competencies: Supply Chain; Security Consultancy; Security Management; Security Assessment; Risk Mitigation; Policies and Procedures

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Leadership Profile

G. Michael Verden

Michael Verden draws on his experience as founder of the strategic security firm The Lake Forest Group, Hillard Heintze, the National Basketball Association (NBA), and an extensive career as a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service.

As Owner and CEO of The Lake Forest Group, Mike has led numerous large-scale security engagements, including projects with major entertainment venues, gaming facilities, commercial properties, and much more.

As Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Hillard Heintze, Mike managed complex projects for higher educational institutions, utility companies, property management firms, pharmaceutical operations, financial services, manufacturing and distribution plants, and professional sports.

In his capacity as Senior Director of Security for the NBA, Mike managed and coordinated global security, as well as designed and implemented site security measures, emergency evacuation programs, and contingency procedures.

Mike was a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service for 21 years and finished his career as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Dignitary Protective Division at USSS Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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G. Michael Verden, Owner and CEO

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