Building a Safer community in Englewood Together
Our extensive experience and commitment to complete customer satisfaction allow us to develop and implement a wide variety of security projects in a short time.
This program prioritizes the visibility and accessibility of all officers. The high-contrast colors of the uniforms are intentionally chosen to ensure that community members can easily recognize and approach officers for assistance.
Primary Role: Situation Awareness & Reporting
Primary Role: Community Safety & Medical Support
Primary Role: De-escalation & Accurate Reporting
Assesses situations and potential risks.
Maintains communication with CPD, CFD, and CCP-SA
Coordinates team response during incidents
Provides medical assistance as a trained technician.
Supports both victims and suspects when needed.
Monitors environmental safety factors.
Captures all interactions and interventions.
Maintains comprehensive incident records.
Preserves evidence for potential investigations.
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Community-focused security program prioritizes relationships over enforcement.
Watch how UPA Security professionals provide comprehensive protection and community engagement through our innovative security solutions.
We are leaders in security management solutions, providing premium protection that keeps businesses, people, and crowds safe.
Professionally trained certified security officers
Security and cannabis transport
Live 24/7 on-site security surveillaince
Perc card fingerprinting
COVID-19 security caution trained officers
Grocery store chains public house securities
Public housing securities and more
High standard of employment
Primary Role: Situation Awareness & Reporting
Assesses situations and potential risks
Maintains communication with CPD, CFD, and CCP-SA
Coordinates team response during incidents
Primary Role: Community Safety & Medical Support
Provides medical assistance as a trained technician
Supports both victims and suspects when needed
Monitors environmental safety factors
Primary Role: De escalation & Accurate Reporting
Captures all interactions and interventions
Maintains comprehensive incident records
Preserves evidence for potential investigations
Our extensive experience and commitment to complete customer satisfaction allow us to develop and implement a wide variety of security projects in a short time.
Maintain a visible and approachable security presence with our professional bicycle patrol officers. Quick to respond and highly mobile, they provide coverage with efficiency.
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Protect your business and its employees with on-site professional guard services. Our trained officers ensure a safe, secure environment tailored to your needs.
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Keep your events running smoothly and safely with our dedicated security teams. We handle crowd management, access control, and on-site protection for peace of mind.
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Educate and empower your organization with interactive demonstrations that highlight real-world deterrence tactics. These demos reinforce safety awareness and readiness.
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Rely on officers trained in less-lethal compliance methods to de-escalate situations effectively. Our approach emphasizes safety while maintaining professional authority.
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From Office Towers to Shopping Centers. Our approach to security gives you actionable insights so you can prevent incidents, recognize patterns, and focus on tenant satisfaction.
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An integrated program for holistic development, fostering educational, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth to break the cycle of hopelessness.
Self Belief, Intellectual Growth, Spiritual Awareness, Guided Individuality
Chicago's inner-city young adults
Empower authentic self-expression and community contribution
I am honored to introduce the SEEDS (Self Empowerment and Economic Developmental System) initiative, integrated into the UPA community E-bike security program for Englewood. Aligned with Violence Interrupters' values, this initiative fosters holistic growth—educational, physical, emotional, and spiritual development—to break the cycle of hopelessness.
Our vision is to empower individuals to become successful, influential community members who leave a lasting legacy. Central to SEEDS are four foundational elements, beginning with Self Belief, which nurtures intellectual growth and spiritual awareness, helping participants recognize their potential and harness passions for meaningful goals.
Targeting Chicago's inner-city young adults, this program champions "guided individuality," providing a supportive framework to empower authentic self-expression and positive community contribution.
Officers respond rapidly to concerns while remaining approachable to all residents.
Bicycles can reach areas vehicles cannot, improving coverage in all parts of our neighborhood.
Officers maintain high visibility without creating barriers between security and community.
Begin your new career as a certified security professional with dual certification as an unarmed and armed officer. Instantly open thousands of opportunities in the security industry with guidance from seasoned security and weapons experts.
No matter what (or who) you're protecting, security professionals in Illinois require proper training and certification. Start your career as a state-certified security guard with a training course that covers all security guard training requirements and emphasizes the importance of public safety and professional conduct in the line of duty.
This course covers all required topics to receive your FOID. You'll be trained to use revolvers, speed loaders, and semi-auto handguns. The class also teaches interview stance, duty belt setup, and situational awareness, and more. You'll also learn first-aid, and how to obtain a First-aid/CPR and AED certification.
$330.00
1634 West 63rd, Chicago, IL 60636
• 20-hour Unarmed Course
• 40-hour Armed Course
• 16-Hour CCW
CPR AED certification
Licensing and security guard registration card processing
Steps to obtain a FOID card for security personnel
Tactical communication and emergency response in high-risk situations
Firearms training for safe handling of semi-automatic pistols and revolvers
Safe firearm storage practices
How to shoot and clear jams with one hand
Proper use of cover and concealment
Best practices for cleaning and maintenance
Discover how our officers combine training with local insight.
100% State certified
All officers hold PERC Certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
90% Chicago Residents
Priority hiring directly from the community ensures officers understand local concerns
3+ Years experience
All officers bring substantial security experience with specialized training for Englewood
Medical Training
EMS/AED certification for emergency response
Mental Health
Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Youth Engagement
Understanding Englewood's unique history and community dynamics
Youth EngagemenT
Specialized training for positive interactions with young people
Multiple ways to connect with UPA Security officers for assistance, information, or community building. Our officers are here to serve and support the Englewood community.
Feel free to approach any officer during their patrol for questions, concerns, or to report suspicious activity.
Find officers at designated community checkpoints:
Green Line station (63rd and Ashland)
Weekday mornings 7:30–8:30am
UPA main office (1634 W 63rd)
Monday/Wednesday 1:00–3:00pm
Attend monthly "Coffee with Officers" events to build relationships in a relaxed setting.
Multiple ways to connect with UPA Security officers for assistance, information, or community building. Our officers are here to serve and support the Englewood community.
To effectively address and reduce community violence, Violence Interrupters undergo comprehensive, specialized training designed to equip them with the skills necessary to mediate conflict and promote safety. The training program includes the following key components:
Violence Interrupters are trained to identify early warning signs of potential conflict and intervene before situations escalate. Techniques emphasize calming tensions and encouraging dialogue over confrontation.
Trainees develop strong interpersonal communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and non-confrontational dialogue. They are trained to articulate messages clearly while minimizing defensiveness and misunderstandings among parties in conflict.
Participants are taught to recognize and respond effectively to high-stress or emotionally charged situations. This includes identifying signs of emotional or psychological distress and applying appropriate, immediate support strategies to ensure safety for all involved.
Recognizing the diversity of the communities they serve, Violence Interrupters receive training in cultural awareness and sensitivity. This fosters an understanding of how cultural backgrounds and norms influence conflict and enables respectful, informed engagement.
Trainees learn structured mediation methods that help individuals in conflict reach mutual understanding and resolution. The training emphasizes neutrality, trust-building, and ensuring all voices are heard and respected during the process.
Violence Interrupters are familiarized with a wide range of local resources, including mental health services, housing support, addiction recovery programs, and emergency contacts. This enables them to make timely and appropriate referrals for individuals in crisis.
Ongoing engagement with community members is a core focus. Violence Interrupters work to establish trust, encourage collective responsibility, and promote nonviolence through outreach, education, and collaborative problem-solving.
This thorough training helps Violence Interrupters handle conflicts well,
creating a safer and more peaceful community.
Building a safer Englewood requires collaboration between UPA Security and our community. Here's how you can get involved and make a difference.
Your input directly shapes our program. Submit feedback through our online form or call
(708) 970-8004 .
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Our approach to security gives you actionable insights so you can prevent incidents, recognize patterns, and focus on tenant satisfaction.
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From safety awareness to academic success - your sponsorship helps equip Chicago's children with the tools they need to thrive.
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Safety is our shared responsibility.Together, we can build the Englewood we all deserve – a vibrant community where everyone feels secure and supported.
"Since UPA Security started patrolling our neighborhood, the streets have gotten so much safer. My kids can play outside again and I feel secure walking at night. Thank you for making our community a better place!
"The UPA Security e-bike patrol team is amazing! They're always visible in our neighborhood, responding quickly to any concerns. Hopefully our property values start to increase and the whole area feels more welcoming now.
"Our neighborhood has transformed since UPA Security began their community patrols. Crime has dropped significantly and families are moving back to the area. The officers are friendly and truly care about our community.
The list of frequently asked questions and answers covers a wide range of issues and provides our clients with clear information about the security services we offer.
We provide a full range of professional security solutions that can be tailored to your needs. Our services include manned guarding for buildings and facilities, event security, mobile patrols, alarm and monitoring response, CCTV surveillance, executive protection, and security consulting. If you require something more specific, we can design a customized approach to meet your exact requirements.
The best way to decide is to let us walk you through the process. We start by understanding your property, your goals, and your level of risk, then match you with the most effective and cost-efficient service. Our team will advise you on whether you need visible deterrence, discreet monitoring, or a combination of both, so you never end up with too much or too little coverage.
We treat security as a trust relationship, so we stand behind our work with accountability and transparency. Clients can expect clear reporting, reliable response times, insurance coverage for liability, and consistent oversight to make sure our service remains at the level you deserve.
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