Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Security Partner in Wisconsin
Founded in 1993, MPI Protective has established itself as a family-owned and operated leader in customized security solutions for Wisconsin businesses. Our approach combines decades of industry expertise with a commitment to integrity-driven training, compassionate service, and tactical innovation. We specialize in creating tailored security strategies that address unique client needs through services including patrol operations, corporate security, executive protection, and investigative work.Our team of highly trained professionals utilizes advanced techniques while maintaining a people-first philosophy, ensuring both safety and community trust. With a legacy built on 30 years of service and a focus on continuous improvement through our MPI Tactical & Emergency Services Academy, we empower local businesses to operate fearlessly and uninterrupted.
Services
Security Patrol
Corporate Security
Executive Protection
Event Security
Investigations
Consulting
Asset Transportation
Critical Incident Response
Training Academy
Policy Development
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 30+ years of Wisconsin security expertise
- 24/7 emergency response and critical incident management
- Custom solutions tailored to unique business requirements
- Officers trained in advanced defensive tactics and de-escalation
- Community-focused approach with integrity-driven operations
What people say
Excellent partner
Responsive to needs
Long relationship
Improved safety
Professional team
Services
Security Patrol
Our security patrol services provide flexible protection for businesses requiring intermittent onsite presence. Specializing in building checks, alarm response, and employee escorts, we offer scalable solutions that combine professional oversight with cost-effectiveness. Clients benefit from experienced officers trained in proactive threat identification and de-escalation techniques, ensuring property safety while maintaining positive community interactions.
Executive Protection
Comprehensive executive protection services safeguard high-profile individuals through customized security strategies. Our trained professionals provide spousal protection, travel security, and workplace threat mitigation for CEOs, politicians, and public figures. Services include risk assessment, route planning, and discreet security presence options that balance protection with operational continuity for both corporate and personal environments.
Investigations
Our investigative services combine traditional detective work with modern technology to deliver actionable intelligence. Specializing in background checks, employee theft investigations, and workers' compensation cases, we employ advanced surveillance and evidence collection techniques. Clients receive detailed reports that support informed decision-making while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the investigative process.
Corporate Security
Custom corporate security solutions address facility-specific risks while allowing management to focus on core operations. Services include front desk security, policy enforcement, camera monitoring, and high-risk incident management. Our officers integrate seamlessly with client operations, providing visible deterrence and proactive threat mitigation through standardized procedures developed in collaboration with each business.
Training Academy
MPI Tactical & Emergency Services Academy delivers comprehensive training programs for security professionals and civilians. Our curriculum covers defensive tactics, firearms certification, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Instructors with military and law enforcement backgrounds provide hands-on training that emphasizes legal accountability and real-world application, ensuring graduates meet the highest industry standards for professional security operations.
People
Shawn Smith Jr.
CEO
Second-generation leader with extensive security training experience, including mentorship under National Training Director Pete Hetrick. Took leadership in 2019 following his father's passing, successfully navigating the company through global challenges while maintaining its core values.
Pete Hetrick
National Training Director
Over 35 years in private security with 20 years at MPI. Martial arts expert with multiple national titles and instructor certifications in 8 systems. Oversees training academy operations and officer development programs that maintain the company's high service standards.
Anna Smith
Leadership Team
Integral member of the next-generation leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational oversight. Represents the family's continued commitment to maintaining their father's legacy while driving innovation in security services.
Kathleen Smith
Leadership Team
Key leader in the family-owned business, working alongside siblings to uphold MPI's core values while expanding service capabilities. Plays active role in maintaining the company's community-focused approach and operational excellence.
Questions
What security services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide customized patrol services, front desk security, and policy development specifically tailored for small businesses. Our flexible solutions include alarm response, employee escorts, and facility checks.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency response?
Yes, our Critical Incident Response team offers 24/7 support for emergencies including natural disasters, violent incidents, and security breaches, with rapid deployment capabilities across Wisconsin.
How do you customize security solutions?
We begin with a free consultation to understand your specific needs, then develop a tailored strategy combining appropriate services from our full spectrum offerings, including patrol, investigations, and training.
Are your security officers properly trained?
All officers complete rigorous training through our MPI Tactical Academy, covering defensive tactics, emergency response, and conflict resolution, with ongoing professional development to maintain highest standards.
Can you help with event security?
We provide professional event security for weddings, corporate functions, and public events, with options for armed/unarmed officers in uniform or plain clothes to match your specific requirements.
