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Private security companies in District of Columbia
522 security guard and private security companies in District of Columbia, built from official state licensing data. Compare by city and request free quotes.
The District of Columbia licenses security agencies through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). Demand is driven by the federal government and its contractors, embassies and international missions, downtown law and lobbying firms, and universities — and because DC has some of the strictest firearm laws in the country, most contract security is unarmed.
Capital: Washington · Mid-Atlantic region.
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Frequently asked questions — private security in District of Columbia
How many private security companies are there in District of Columbia?
HireSecurityNow.com lists 522 security guard and private security companies in District of Columbia, built from official state licensing data, of which 522 have a confirmed active license. You can filter by city and compare each profile.
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