Who is Direct Approach Security Services (DASS)?
Why us?We're a security team of vigilant, hardworking professionals trained to keep you safe
DASS has been a subsidiary of the partner-owned Direct Approach Tactical Solutions, Inc. (DATS) since 2009.
Licensed & Certified by the State of Ohio Homeland Security, Private Investigator Security Guard Services — a mandatory step for providing personal and private security in Ohio. (Certification available upon request.)
Vetted Employees — Every employee is screened by the co-owners, the FBI/BCI, and Ohio Homeland Security before hire.
Insured — DATS carries liability insurance specific to each contract through AWC Group, LLC, well above Ohio's required minimums. (Documentation available upon request.)
BWC Coverage — All Bureau of Workers' Compensation claims for our employees are covered by DATS. (Certification available upon request.)
Our Personnel
Through careful due diligence, our officers typically meet several of the following criteria:
Current, former, or retired law enforcement officers in good standing with their agency
Current, former, or retired military personnel, honorably discharged
Trained to Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy standards (or equivalent state-approved training, such as the Ohio Peace Officer Training Course for Security Officers)
Completion of a 3-month probationary period upon hire
Armed Officers: When an assignment requires armed security, officers remain armed for the full duration of the shift. Annual qualifications are conducted by a certified range officer, and all officers carry State of Ohio Security Guard IDs issued by the Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS), displayed whenever working in a uniformed capacity.
Uniforms: Security guards are uniformed upon client request. For personal security details, attire (uniformed, casual, or business) is tailored to the client's needs for the day.
Medical Training: All DATS staff are certified by the American Heart Association in CPR/AED use, as well as Advanced First Aid and Trauma Response (2022–2023)
