The people and paperwork behind every HALO post
HALO Private Security is insured, bonded and carries workers’ compensation, and every client receives a certificate of insurance for its records. Every officer is background-checked and holds a BSIS guard card, and armed officers also carry an exposed-firearm permit. Supervisors make quality inspections at the posts and patrol routes they oversee, so coverage keeps matching the plan your property set.
HALO can be reached 24/7, and anyone who sends a quote request hears back from the team within one business day.
A few useful answers
Private Security Questions
What information should I include in the quote form?
Briefly describe where you need security, the hours you need covered, and your main concern.
Can I ask about more than one private security service?
Yes. Ask about on-site guards, patrols, live camera monitoring, event security or executive protection, and list every service you are considering so HALO can quote them together.
What happens after I submit the form?
HALO replies within one business day to talk through coverage options and pricing for your property.
Can I book armed officers?
Yes. HALO staffs both armed and unarmed officers. Armed officers carry exposed-firearm permits on top of the BSIS guard card every officer holds, and the on-site security personnel page shows how a post is set up.
How soon can coverage start?
Fire watch and temporary guard posts can often begin within 24 hours of your request. Longer plans start once the posts, hours and patrol stops are set, and the security guard cost guide shows 2026 rates while you plan.
Which areas does HALO cover?
San Francisco, including SoMa, Union Square and the Mission District, plus Daly City, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto and Morgan Hill.

