Business Details
44 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Security Solutions
Clarence M Kelley & Associates, a Strategos Subsidiary, has been a leader in investigative and security services since 1982. Our team combines decades of experience with a legacy rooted in law enforcement, offering clients comprehensive solutions to protect their people, assets, and reputations. Founded by former FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley, our firm merges with Strategos International to provide unparalleled expertise in security consulting, tactical training, and investigative services. We serve corporate, healthcare, educational, and faith-based sectors across 15 countries, delivering actionable strategies grounded in real-world experience. Our investigators include former FBI agents, military personnel, and law enforcement professionals, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and excellence.We specialize in Active Shooter Intruder Response (ASIR) training, physical security assessments, and fraud investigations, with a proven track record of training over 30,000 educators. Our commitment to humility, synergy, and integrity drives every service we provide, from corporate surveillance to fire origin investigations. We leverage advanced technology and field-tested methodologies to address modern security challenges, including cyber threats and workplace violence. Our mission is to empower clients with the tools and knowledge to navigate an increasingly dangerous landscape while upholding ethical principles. With a 4.9/5.0 rating from the Department of Homeland Security, we remain dedicated to innovation, client satisfaction, and preserving our founders legacy of service.
Services
Active Shooter Training
Physical Security Assessments
Corporate Surveillance
Workers Comp Fraud Investigations
Church Security Training
Fire Origin Investigations
Computer Forensics
Internal Theft Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined experience in investigative and security services.
- Our team includes former FBI agents, military investigators, and certified fire investigators.
- We provide 24/7 emergency response services for critical situations.
- Certified Fire Investigators with field experience from fire marshals offices and arson units.
- Proven track record training over 30,000 educators in active shooter response.
What people say
Excellent training programs
Expert instructors with field experience
Effective security solutions
Prompt emergency response
Proven track record
Services
Active Shooter Training
Our Active Shooter Intruder Response (ASIR) training equips educators, healthcare workers, and church staff with life-saving tactics. Through scenario-based drills and behavior recognition, participants learn to neutralize threats and protect others. With a 4.9/5.0 rating from the Department of Homeland Security, our programs have trained over 30,000 professionals since 2002.
Corporate Surveillance
We deploy advanced covert surveillance to detect fraud, internal theft, and workplace misconduct. Our operatives use state-of-the-art equipment to document activities, preserving evidence for legal proceedings. Services include workers' compensation fraud monitoring and retail loss prevention strategies tailored to high-risk environments.
Fire Origin Investigations
Certified Fire Investigators (CFI) analyze fire scenes using expertise from bomb squads and arson units. We provide expert testimony, litigation support, and root-cause analysis for insurance claims or criminal cases, combining field experience with forensic technology to determine origins and accountability.
Church Security Training
Our church security programs train staff in threat identification, conflict resolution, and tactical response. Courses include S.A.F.E. conflict management, firearms handling, and scenario-based drills. Designed for over 150,000 participants, our training balances safety with maintaining welcoming environments for congregations.
Computer Forensics
Digital Forensic Examiners recover and analyze data from electronic devices to support litigation or internal investigations. We use forensically sound methods to uncover evidence of cybercrime, data breaches, or employee misconduct, ensuring admissibility in court and compliance with legal standards.
People
Vaughn Baker
President
Vaughn Baker leads Clarence M Kelley & Associates as President, merging decades of security expertise with strategic vision. He spearheaded the acquisition of CMKA by Strategos International, expanding global service capabilities while preserving the founders legacy of excellence.
Mark Warren
Executive Vice President
Mark Warren oversees operations at Clarence M Kelley & Associates, ensuring seamless service delivery post-merger with Strategos International. With a background in law enforcement collaboration, he focuses on enhancing client security through innovative training and investigative solutions.
Questions
What services does Clarence M. Kelley & Associates offer?
We provide investigative services, security consulting, active shooter training, fraud detection, fire origin investigations, and computer forensics. Our clients include corporations, schools, healthcare facilities, and faith-based organizations.
How experienced is your team in security training?
Our team includes former FBI agents, military investigators, and certified fire investigators with over 60 years of combined experience. We’ve trained 30,000+ educators in active shooter response.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for critical situations, including active shooter incidents, fraud investigations, and fire origin assessments.
What sets your church security training apart?
Our church security programs combine tactical training with behavior recognition, developed through decades of law enforcement experience. We’ve trained 150,000+ individuals in safe conflict resolution and threat response.
Are your investigative methods legally compliant?
Yes, our investigations adhere to strict legal standards. Our certified fire investigators and digital forensic examiners use court-approved methodologies to ensure admissible evidence.
