Dangerous Times.
Serious Measures.
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According to the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, the number of school shootings in the U.S. has risen dramatically, with over 300 incidents recorded in 2023 alone, compared to less than 20 annually in the early 2000s.
Welcome Educators
and Parents
Thank you for visiting the O’Neil Security Group’s Sentry Program website. If you are looking for private security solutions for your school or your children’s school, you have come to the right place. Please fill out the contact sheet below and a representative from OSG will get in touch with you ASAP.
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(Note: This contact form is NOT for people seeking a job with O’Neil Security Group, so please only fill out this form if you are interested in the services provided by OSG)
Program Integrates
The OSG School Sentry program redefines school security by moving away from reactive security, to proactive security program management. Leveraging years of government and high-value organizational protection experience.
Proactive security measures
Advanced threat detection
Highly trained personnel
Safe & secure learning environment
New Approach.
Proven Method.
The Sentry Agent in OSG's School Sentry Program takes full control of all security operations and decision-making on campus. Utilizing proven government methods, the Sentry Agent ensures comprehensive protection against a wide range of threats. From risk assessment to real-time threat management, the agent applies advanced strategies and techniques to create a secure environment, allowing educational institutions to focus on their mission while knowing that safety is expertly managed.
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According to the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, the number of school shootings in the U.S. has risen dramatically, with over 300 incidents recorded in 2023 alone, compared to less than 20 annually in the early 2000s.
Despite an increase in violent death and injured persons, fewer than 15% of schools have any type of private security.
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Schools with visible private security are 3 times less likely to experience external threats, such as unauthorized intrusions or targeted attacks.
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OSG Sentry: Comprehensive Security Management
When you engage with the OSG School Sentry program, you’re not just hiring security personnel—you’re partnering with a subject matter expert who will assume full operational discretion over security decisions. This includes:
Delivering rapid, effective armed response when necessary.
OSG Armed Response
Ensuring consistent, vigilant protection throughout your school.
OSG Security Operations
Advising on necessary enhancements to your security infrastructure.
Consultation on Upgrades
Making use of all resources available so as to maximize protective posture, and ensure coordination when it counts the most.
Local Government Liaison
Still not convinced?
59% of school shootings since Columbine in 1999 have occurred in high schools, while 21% have occurred in middle schools and junior highs.
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Despite an increase in violent death and injured persons, fewer than 15% of schools had any type of private security.
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550 people have been injured in school shootings, and 200 have died in just the last 6 years.
School Sentry program
The OSG Sentry program offers a specialized service tailored to educational institutions, mirroring the government’s high-threat security role, but specifically adapted for the unique environment of a school campus. We provide comprehensive threat assessments, security planning, and crisis management strategies designed to protect students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of potential threats, including active shooter scenarios, cyberthreats, and unauthorized access. By embedding highly trained security professionals within the campus, we ensure a proactive and responsive security posture that not only meets but exceeds the standards set by government security operations, creating a safe and secure learning environment.
Don’t be caught unprepared
Contact us today to set up your first meeting.
(Note: This contact form is NOT for people seeking a job with O’Neil Security Group, so please only fill out this form if you are interested in the services provided by OSG)
What sets us apart
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What our clients have to say.
Rooted in High Threat Experience
With expert operations knowledge and years of experience in some of the world's most austere environments, we help companies run smooth security operations and prepare for the worst at all times. Rooted in military, law enforcement, and government protective intelligence, OSG brings a high level of proficiency and tactical knowledge to the industry—crucial for protecting high-value assets.
Government-trained security personnel are 25-30% more effective in threat assessment and response than civilians, due to specialized training, high-pressure experience, and access to advanced resources.
Organizations gain much more from security consultants' expertise and customized strategies than from using only their own resources, often increasing efficiency by three times.
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Many Fortune 100 companies rely on security consultants to mitigate risks, enhance compliance, and protect sensitive information in an increasingly complex threat landscape.