Convoy Group Security Services

CONVOY GROUP & PA CAPE PARTNERSHIP

The Convoy Group - Sponsored the following webinar with PACAPE about their services.  You can listen to this 20 minute webinar here:  http://www.champion.org/pacape/sponsors/convoygroupsecurity.mp4   

Trusted School Security Partner

Convoy Group is proud to sponsor PA CAPE (Pennsylvania affiliate of the Council on American Private Education) and provide comprehensive security solutions to independent, private, and parochial schools across Pennsylvania.

As PCCD-approved security assessors and security guard service providers, we bring over 65 years of combined expertise from U.S. Special Forces, Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and corporate security consulting to create safer school environments.

WHY CONVOY GROUP?

✓ PCCD-Approved & Certified

• PCCD-Registered School Security Assessors
• PCCD-Approved Security Guard Service Providers
• Grant-eligible services aligned with PCCD Activities 1-18

✓ Proven Track Record

We've partnered with Pennsylvania's leading schools:

• Winchester Thurston School – Comprehensive multi-campus security audit, PCCD Level 2/3 alignment
• The Ellis School – Security program development, guard staffing, emergency planning
• Christian Family & Children's Center – Assessment and safety program support
• Plus: TCV/Devereaux, North Way Christian Community, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, CCAC, and numerous educational institutions

✓ Special Operations Veteran-Owned Excellence

Our leadership team includes former Army Special Forces operators, intelligence professionals, and security experts who understand both high-stakes environments and educational culture.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

Threat Vulnerability Security Assessments (TVAs)

PCCD-compliant building-by-building security evaluations covering perimeter security, access control, surveillance systems, emergency procedures, and CPTED analysis. Our assessments position schools for state and federal grant funding.

Security Guard Services

Professional staffing solutions including contracted guards, hybrid models, and in-house program development. Act 235-certified supervision, comprehensive vetting, guard tour software integration, and culture-fit assessment.

Emergency Management Planning

All-hazards emergency operations plans with FEMA CPG 101 and NIMS/ICS compliance. Includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), leadership training, tabletop drills, reunification planning, and crisis communications.

Security Training & Professional Development

• Advanced Situational Awareness (ASA) – threat recognition training
• Standard Response Protocol (SRP) implementation
• ICS-100 & IS-700 FEMA certification
• Guard force management and supervision
• Social media monitoring and early warning systems
• Insider threat detection and workplace violence prevention

Technology & Infrastructure Consulting

Video surveillance design, access control systems, visitor management implementation, emergency notification platforms, perimeter barriers, and single-point-of-entry vestibule design.

Protective Intelligence & Investigations

24/7 Security Operations Center support, social media monitoring and investigations, and integrated threat assessments.

PA SAFE SCHOOLS SUMMIT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Convoy Group leads expert sessions at the PA Safe Schools Summit covering:

Blueprint for a Safer School — Learn why most school safety plans fail at the seams and how to build an integrated system where policies match practice, plans match drills, and technology supports procedures.

From Rumors to Red Flags: Using Social Media Monitoring to Protect Schools — Learn to identify warning signs online, triage threats effectively, document evidence properly, and create ethical monitoring protocols that protect students while respecting privacy.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

David Franklin, MPIA, PSP  – Co-Founder & PCCD-Registered Assessor

20+ years intelligence/security expertise | 13 years U.S. Army Special Forces | Master of Public and International Affairs

Michael Brode, MA – Co-Founder

10+ years private security/intelligence | U.S. Air Force Security Forces | Master of Arts in Counter-Terrorism

Chris Klossner, BS – Director of Intelligence & Special Projects

20+ years U.S. Army Special Forces | 7+ years private sector security | Bachelor of Science in International Business

OUR APPROACH

We build integrated, sustainable security ecosystems that align with your school's mission and culture. Our comprehensive methodology connects physical security, personnel, procedures, technology, and intelligence into unified programs that evolve with your needs.

T3PAF Values: Training - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism - Autonomy - Flexibility

PA CAPE MEMBER BENEFITS

✓ Complimentary webinar series on school security best practices
✓ Priority scheduling and preferred pricing on security services
✓ Free 60-minute consultation with security assessor
✓ Grant eligibility guidance and PCCD compliance support

CONTACT CONVOY GROUP

📞 412-783-0180
📧 ops@convoygroupllc.com
🌐 www.convoygroupllc.com
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📍 425 N Craig Street, Suite 302, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Available 24/7 for consultation and security support

CONVOY GROUP

Building Integrated, Sustainable Security Ecosystems for PA's Schools

Veteran-Owned | PCCD-Approved | Trusted by Pennsylvania's Leading Schools