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The Lake Forest Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer G. Michael Verden supports our clients based on a 40-year career in law enforcement and security as a police officer and federal agent, and as a trusted consultant.

A security assessment keeps your people safe.

In light of the violence that has occurred in the United States over the last several years in workplaces, schools, hospitals, theaters, concerts, and in so many places where we live and enjoy our lives, we have come to understand the importance of safety and security.

Learn how an assessment protects your people 

Protect your people with an emergency management plan.

You should use what you learn in the assessment to determine how well you address the four phases of emergency management as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): prevention/ mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Learn how an EMP protects your people

Educate your employees about security with custom training.

You conducted an assessment, so you know what you have and what you need, you created an emergency management plan (EMP) so you’re prepared in an emergency, and now you’re safe, right? Not yet. Your holistic strategy is stronger when you educate your employees.

Learn how training makes everyone safer

Enhance executive protection  with independent security study.

How safe and secure do your employees feel? They might be harassed or threatened by co-workers or visitors or exposed to some other type of workplace violence. Or maybe your CEO has received threats from a client dissatisfied with the product or service. 

Learn about IRS compliance while enhancing overall security

Care for your community in a hospital that’s safe for your employees, too.

If you are responsible for security at your hospital, you know that you face the same challenges as other organizations plus a lot more. Healthcare workers face significant risks of job-related violence. Statistics show that healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in other industries—and that makes your job so much more important.

Learn more about security in a healthcare setting 

Find solutions for your specific needs in a higher education security plan.

Our higher education security plan focuses on the most important thing—protecting everyone on your campus including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Understanding the unique environment, our higher education security methodology recognizes the need for an open and friendly atmosphere while also providing a safe and secure place for students to thrive.

Learn how to protect your staff, students, and visitors

Uncover the full story with our investigative team.

Are you investigating a case of sexual harassment at your organization? Are you concerned about a current or former employee who could pose a threat? Do you suspect an employee is stealing? Or did one of your security officers use excessive force? Together we’ll help outline the investigation’s scope and specific objectives and tailor the investigation to accomplish your goals.

Learn how an investigation enhances overall security

Keep your investment safe with a cannabis security plan.

The Lake Forest Group provides specialized assistance from seed to sale with a customized cannabis security plan that complies with all applicable state regulations. We’ll assist in the state application procedures for acquiring a cannabis business license by writing a holistic security plan, a required component of the license application process.

Learn more about cannabis security

We’re here to help.

How safe do you and your people feel? We can help you determine next steps to create or enhance your safe and secure workplace, whether you’re just beginning to implement security measures or you have an established security program. Contact Mike at gmv@lakeforestgroup.com or 312.515.8747 to discuss your security challenges in a free 30-minute consultation. Together, we’ll create a strategy to keep you safe, secure, and compliant.

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