FAQ’s

Why should we use PCI?
Labor disputes, plant closures, executive protection and workplace violence issues present entirely different security concerns for our clients. Conventional security companies train their personnel in the normal day to day security operations of the corporation they are paid to protect. PCI Corporation trains their Protection Specialists in disciplined, high-risk security operations often associated with labor disputes, plant closures, and potentially violent situations.

  • Conventional security companies do not train their personnel in high-risk security operations. PCI recruits Protection Specialists only from the U.S. Military and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. They are disciplined, motivated, mission oriented and trained in high-risk security operations.

Why should we use an outside source to do our background checks when we can get the same information ourselves over the Internet?
PCI corporation does not use computer databases to acquire criminal information as these databases are only as efficient as the person or persons entering the information.  A county may be back logged several months waiting to enter new information into these computer databases.  The information is at the county courthouse but not entered into the databases used by most "background companies."  PCI relies on real people doing real hand record checks at the county courthouses.  This ensures the highest level of accuracy.  The turnaround time on these searches is typically 24 to 72 hours.

What makes an PCI Executive Protection Specialist different from a police officer or security guard.
PCI Executive Protection Specialists have the training, expertise & experience to meet and exceed your protection requirements and expectations.  Our EPS are required to be proficient in several areas. The qualify on a quarterly basis (4 times a year) with a firearm which is more than most local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies require. Our EPS are also required to maintain a level of physical fitness that exceeds the requirements of the United States Secret Service.  PCI Executive Protections Specialists are professionals protecting people and property from the threats and acts of violence in corporate America.

How soon should we start planning for a potential strike?
Proper planning for a potential work stoppage should begin at least 3-6 months prior to the contract expiration. This should begin by PCI conducting and preparing a pre-strike security survey which is conducted discreetly at your facility. This security survey will include ingress and egress of traffic, employee parking options, detailed post assignments, video and evidence collection procedures, a briefing for non-striking employees, and improvement suggestions on current security procedures.

What makes PCI better than other strike security companies?
PCI has experience in providing clients with high-risk security teams.  Our on-site management team will provide 24 hour 7 days a week consultation until a new contract with the union is agreed on. We will stay on site, if requested, after the contract is signed insuring a smooth transition when your employees return to work.

  • PCI compensates its Protection Specialists better than other security companies and therefore retains and attracts the best quality protection personnel in the industry.
  • We use only state-of-the-art equipment including low light digital video and digital cameras. This equipment allows us to provide our clients with almost instant evidence of illegal picket activity. Our evidence is controlled and prepared daily for your attorneys and corporate executives.
  • We drug test and perform criminal background investigations on every Protection Specialist we bring on your site.
  • PCI Corporation can provide you with the necessary investigations sometimes associated with this type of assignment or provide other professional services that may be required.     

Can PCI also provide personal protection and home security to our executives?
Our elite, full time executive protection personnel are highly trained individuals that must maintain the highest industry standards to remain employed with PCI. They must exceed the physical fitness standards set by the U.S. Secret Service, graduate from an accredited executive protection academy, qualify with firearms four times a year, and are proficient in a martial arts discipline. This team of highly trained individuals will be available and ready to protect your executives, their families, and their homes.

Does PCI provide other services for high-risk situations?
Our business is now dedicated to providing our clients with professional, detailed planning and qualified protection personnel .