About Facility Protection Group
Experienced & Knowledgeable Security Integrators
Facility Protection Group is a Florida State Certified Systems Contractor, specializing in Electronic Security Services such as Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Audio/Video Intercoms, and Intrusion Alarm Systems. Founded in 2018, the company has assembled a highly experienced team with a wealth of industry knowledge, ensuring that team members are trained, supervised, and equipped to deliver the best service possible. The company prides itself on its dedication to customers, focusing on building relationships and responsiveness. With team members having over 20-30 years of security installation and repair experience, Facility Protection Group combines industry expertise and local knowledge to better serve its clients. The company’s core competency of providing only electronic security services, its agility to operate as a local company, and its extensive experience make it a reliable choice for comprehensive security solutions.
Leadership & Experience
Our decades of experience have also contributed to the company’s overall success. It assures Facility Protection Group can deliver on its obligations and commitments. Experience has also helped ensure we have the right people and staffing levels to guarantee project completion & customer service that is on time, under budget with quality assurance.
Dave Torgerson
President & CEO
With over 30 years of continuous experience in the Electronic Security Systems industry, Dave is a seasoned professional. His expertise spans a wide range of systems, from traditional security measures to Enterprise-Class integrated solutions. Throughout his career, Dave has held various key roles, including Service Technician, Installation Technician, Service Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Branch General Manager and then went on to own a subcontracting firm, and multiple Security Integration companies.
In 2008, Dave founded his own security integration firm, growing it to three office locations with 50 employees before its acquisition by a global integrator in 2013. After serving as the GM for Florida for nearly 2 years Dave stepped back and Consulted for a few years and then in 2018 Dave Founded Facility Protection Group and has successfully grown the company year after year. With an emphasis on Cloud based Security Dave has positioned Facility Protection Group for the future of Security.
Having overseen more than $100 million in security integration work throughout his career, Dave’s experience, management, and leadership has consistently been proven. Dave is a State of Florida Electrical Contractor License Holder.
Carl Stark
Vice President
Carl is a seasoned security industry professional with over 30 years of experience. His career began in the U.S. Navy as a technician specializing in security systems. He then worked for a regional commercial security integrator advancing into various roles, including installation, service, project management, engineering, account management, and business development. In 2008, Carl founded his own security integration firm, growing it to three office locations with over 40 employees before its acquisition by a global integrator in 2013. After running Florida sales for two years, Carl voluntarily resigned.
In 2016, he joined another global integrator as a Business Development Manager, supporting new and existing customers. By 2018, Carl was promoted to President of the Global Accounts Division, where he consistently grew the division year after year. In 2022 the global integrator was acquired by a private equity firm. After 18 months, Carl voluntarily resigned.
Carl is also dedicated to volunteer leadership, having served in various capacities for industry organizations such as ASIS International and the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety. He is an honorably discharged US Navy Electronic Technician with Top Secret Security Clearance; State of Florida Electrical Contractor license holder, and board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP).
Our Culture and Guiding Principles
Our fundamental beliefs and values shape Facility Protection Group’s culture and define its identity. Everything we do is aligned with these non-negotiables. We use them throughout our daily operations, as they guide our decision-making. They allow us to attract the best talent in the industry and forge lifelong relationships with our customers.
- Virtue – Uncompromising ethics and morality
- Devotion – Dedication to our craft and the people we serve
- Agility – Commitment to responsiveness and proficiency
- Commemoration – Celebrate our success
Social Responsibility
In consequence of a lifetime of volunteerism and awareness social responsibility is built into our business model. We can increase our social impact while still meeting business objectives. We strive to benefit our partners, clients, and the local community we serve through environmental sustainability, ethical labor practices, and social justice.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for the success of our business and the well-being of our employees.
- Our leadership team is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization.
- We recruit and hire people from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We ensure an equal and impartial hiring process.
- We provide regular training and development opportunities to help our employees understand the importance and value of these principles.
Safety
Safety is a crucial aspect of installation and service in the workplace. Workers can be exposed to higher-risk situations, making them vulnerable to serious injuries and fatalities. Facility Protection Group has a formal comprehensive contractor safety program that ensures employees are fully aware of the potential hazards they face on the job site and trained on how to avoid these hazards.
- 3rd party supply chain certified
- Strict compliance with OSHA regulations
- Regularly scheduled safety training for all staff
- OSHA certified team members
- Site specific safety plan creation
Affiliations, Associations, & Certifications
Strategic partnerships, product certifications, and industry affiliations are essential for long term success. They demonstrate commitment, and the level of skill and knowledge needed to perform services. Manufacturer certifications ensure proficiency in fast-developing and evolving technologies. Project management and industry designations demonstrate our credibility within our industry. This allows us to truly stand out amongst our competitors that simply aren’t willing to make this level of commitment.
Our Security Solutions
Why Choose Us?
Our Focus
We are focused on providing cloud-based physical security. Our team members are highly trained and knowledgeable about the equipment and services we offer.
Our Accessibility
We have the responsiveness of a smaller local company and capabilities of a much larger organization. You can count on us to be there when you need us!
Our Experience
Many of our team members have 20-30 years of security installation and repair experience helping companies in the Greater Tampa area.
Frequently Asked Security Technology Questions...
If Technology is changing so fast why does my security system look and operate like it was designed in the 80's?
It probably was. Many of the systems that are being sold today were designed in the 80's or 90's and have been patched and plugged to work with today's technology, in many cases they are still using the same hardware design and communication protocols that they did when they were first deployed. Contact us so we can help you design a migration plan that will allow you to begin the move to a new system that will leverage new technology and allow you to benefit from the features that come along with improved and up to date technology.
Do I really need to have a wall full of panels in my data room to run my access control system?
No. Concentrating panels into a single room does not take advantage of the distributed architecture that many systems offer today. Wouldn't it be better to have one door fail then to have one controller take down 5, 10, 15 doors all at once? A distributed design would also allow repairs to be done at the door rather than in a closet when nobody is securing the door.
Do I really need to have a local server with that clunky software that keeps having problems?
No. You can take advantage of browser based or cloud based systems and get rid of your problematic, expensive server and software support plan. Go with a browser based system or trade that software support agreement for a cloud based system with a monthly fee and let someone else maintain the server and upgrade the software. Your IT department is most likely leveraging the cloud for a multitude of services, why not your security system?
Do I really need to be carrying around a proximity card to get through my Facility?
No. Mobile Credentials are available and much more secure than Proximity cards (which can easily be cloned). The technology is here to use your smartphone as a secure credential, so why do it the same way that it has been done since the 80's. If your ID badge is your security credential then a lost badge can become a major security risk. Most lost badges are not reported for at least 24 hours. Most smartphones won't stay lost for more than 10 minutes.
Why can my neighbor pull up his/her $500 driveway camera system, (in full HD), from his/ her smartphone (from virtually anywhere) and I can't connect to my $25,000 video server at work without going to my laptop logging in through a VPN, which is very cumbersome and really sloooow?
Because many of the systems being sold today are using old technology and software that was never intended to integrate into a smartphone app. There are options that leverage today's internet speed and cloud applications without taking too much bandwidth. Site based systems are great for campus settings with 24 hour security and active surveillance but cloud solutions can be used to supplement these large campus systems in areas where the cost to extend infrastructure is prohibitive or where you need to easily access video from your smartphone wherever you might be.
How can my company avoid staying on the wrong path or avoid going down the wrong path altogether?
Make sure your integrator is taking a consultative approach to selecting the systems that are right for your business. Many integrator's and consultants have a boiler plate approach to security, but one size does not fit all. Ask for a demo and system references before you buy. Look at the direction of IT altogether and embrace what is now available in the security market. Advanced technology that was designed to be cyber secure with lower cost of ownership.
How is my current system addressing the multitude of cyber security risks out there today?
Most of the legacy systems out there are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks but more importantly they may introduce risks to your network because they were not designed with today's environment in mind. Newer cloud based systems offer third party cyber security certifications and periodic audits of their services that provide a higher level of security making your network less vulnerable to a cyber attack or the introduction of ransomware.
