Investigations
Private investigations led by career detectives and investigators — with elite results.
Premier Security & Investigations
Protection, personally handled.
Your eyes and ears while you’re away. A team built from the military, the Secret Service, law enforcement and special operations — dedicated to keeping you, your people and your property safe.
How can we protect you?
Choose what you need and a member of our leadership team will reach out personally.
Our leadership comes from
U.S. Military
Secret Service
Law Enforcement
Special Operations
Services
Tailored security for every part of your life.
Armed or unarmed. Male and female professionals. Every engagement starts with a plan written specifically for you.
Protective Services
Executive & VIP Protection
Personal protection details, secure VIP transportation, estate security and international executive protection — whenever and wherever you need it.
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Armed & Unarmed Security
Large Event Security
Full diagnostic, plan implementation and execution for concerts, galas, corporate functions and large-attendance events.
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Background Checks
Business, pre-employment, criminal, civil, tenant and social media — plus nationwide drug screening.
Site Assessments
A detailed review of your property, corporate security planning and electronic bug detection.
Training
Hands-on and classroom active shooter response and advanced first aid courses.
80+
Years of combined experience among our three partners
2×
Nassau County Top Cop — our founder, Philip Brady
3
Long Island school districts trust our school security
A+
Rating as a BBB Accredited Business
The Upfront Standard
From first call to final detail, you’re never left wondering.
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Private consultation
We listen first — your concerns, your schedule, your people.
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Security assessment
A full diagnostic of the site, the threats and the gaps.
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Your custom plan
Written for you alone — staffing, logistics and contingencies.
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Execution & upkeep
Dedicated professionals deliver, and we keep your security maintained.
The Upfront teamExecutive · Investigations · School Security · Training
Our Team
The client always comes first.
Founder Philip Brady served as a U.S. Army military police officer, with the NYC Transit Police and for 25 years with the Nassau County Police Department — more than two decades of it in the Bureau of Special Operations. Twice named Nassau County Top Cop, he built Upfront around one idea: your safety is personal.
Philip BradyFounder & Co-Owner
Matthew McCartinCo-Owner
Michael SchmittCo-Owner
William HughesDir. of School Security
Patrick KellyDir. of Training & Tactics
Robert NardoLead Investigator
School Security Services
Every school community deserves a partner it can trust.
Exploring armed security for the first time or reviewing your current coverage? Our Director of School Security Services will walk your district through its specific needs.
Proudly serving
South Huntington
Farmingdale
PlainedgeWhat our clients say
“I will never trust my VIP clientele to any other company.”Rich B. · Line Producer · Longtime client
“Their knowledge and professionalism was beyond reproach.”
“He is a professional of the highest order. Competent, discreet, reliable and trustworthy.”
“At parties, he commands the attention of the crowd and keeps everything in line. I never have to worry!”
Let us build and maintain your security.
Every inquiry is confidential and answered personally by our leadership team.