Meet the Experts in Elite Security

At EPSS, we deliver elite protection services tailored to those who demand the highest level of safety, discretion, and professionalism. Our team draws on decades of experience in law enforcement and private security to provide strategic, responsive, and adaptable protection solutions.

We specialize in executive protection for corporate leaders, high-net-worth individuals, dignitaries, and public figuresโ€”whether at home, in the workplace, in transit, or at high-profile events. Each detail is customized to the clientโ€™s lifestyle and risk profile, ensuring security without disruption.

In addition to individual protection, we offer comprehensive security services for municipalities, public parks, and community spaces. Our presence helps deter criminal activity, support public safety initiatives, and maintain a secure environment for residents, staff, and visitors. From mobile patrols and surveillance to threat assessments and community engagement, we partner with local agencies to strengthen safety across public sectors.

Whether you require discreet personal protection or visible security solutions for public operations, we stand ready to serve with integrity, vigilance, and absolute confidentiality.

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€”๐—ป๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜.

Founder, Anthony J. Pape

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Meet the Owner

At the helm of Executive Protection and Security Services is a seasoned law enforcement leader with over 25 years of experience in public safety and private security. As the current Chief Deputy of the Allen County Sheriffโ€™s Department, he brings deep operational expertise, strategic insight, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has served in various specialized rolesโ€”including as Allen Countyโ€™s first School Resource Officerโ€”and has led in areas such as investigations, tactical operations, and executive command. That same discipline and dedication now drives the standard of excellence at Executive Protection and Security Servicesโ€”where each client benefits from the mindset, training, and integrity of law enforcement at its highest level.

This isnโ€™t just a business. Itโ€™s a continuation of a lifelong mission:
๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ.

Chief Executive Officer, Gary Grant

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Meet the CEO

Our CEO, Chief Gary Grant (Ret.), brings over 31 years of distinguished law enforcement experience to Executive Protection and Security Services. His career with the Allen County Sheriffโ€™s Department was marked by leadership in some of the most demanding and specialized units, including the SWAT team, K-9 division, and Crime Suppression unit.

Chief Grantโ€™s deep operational knowledge, tactical training, and real-world experience provide the foundation for our companyโ€™s elite standards. His commitment to proactive security and mission-focused service ensures that every client receives protection rooted in discipline, precision, and integrity.

At Executive Protection and Security Services, Chief Grant leads with the mindset of a tacticianโ€”and the heart of a protector.

Mission Statement

“At Executive Protection and Security Services, our mission is to deliver uncompromising, high-level security solutions through precision, readiness, and strategic expertise. Built on decades of law enforcement and tactical experience, we protect what matters most with discretion, discipline, and force-multiplying capability.

Whether deployed for executive protection, threat mitigation, or municipal security, our team operates with a single objective: to dominate risk and ensure safetyโ€”without exception.โ€

AJ Pape- Executive Protection & security services, owner