Paragon Systems Inc. is a United States-based private security and investigation firm headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Paragon Systems is a subsidiary of Securitas.
Overview
[edit]In April 2008, Paragon Systems was awarded a $56 million contract from the United States Department of Homeland Security. Paragon took over the contract from USProtect and provided security services for federal government facilities.[citation needed]
In December 2006, the company reportedly lost accountability of four Glock 23 pistols from their armory at the DHS headquarters facility.[1]
In 2016 employees at Paragon Systems went on strike with employees citing ”work rules” as the reason.[2]
In November 2024, the company settled a $52 million lawsuit with the United States Department of Justice for their participation in a kickback scheme.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Lengel, Allan (December 26, 2006). "Contractor's Handguns Missing From Homeland Security Vault". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- ^ "Federal Security Officers Go on Strike in Dallas". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. May 26, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ^ "Paragon Systems Agrees to Pay $52M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Concerning Fraudulently Obtained Small Business Contracts and Kickbacks". www.justice.gov. November 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- USAspending.gov
- Ways to Improve Commercial Building Security
- Paragon Systems Wins Security Guard Contract Prote
- Paragon Systems Sued By Maryland Security Company Over Accreditation Claims
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