Arizona Preventive Crime Unit

05/24/2026

Another school year in the books. 📚

From keeping campuses safe to building positive relationships with students and staff, our School Safety Officers showed up every single day with professionalism, dedication, and heart. Proud of the team and the impact they continue to make in our schools.

Here’s to a safe and successful school year. See you next semester. 💪🚓

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04/21/2026

Introducing the Enhanced Unarmed Officer

As the security landscape continues to evolve, so do the needs of the organizations we serve. Over time, we began noticing a consistent gap between traditional unarmed security officers and armed security officers. Some clients needed a stronger level of capability and response readiness, but preferred not to introduce fi****ms into their environment.

In response, we developed a solution that bridges that gap.

Originally known as the Tactical Unarmed Officer, this service has now been refined and repositioned as the Enhanced Unarmed Officer to better reflect the professionalism, preparedness, and added capability these officers provide.

The Enhanced Unarmed Officer delivers a confident security presence equipped with additional defensive tools and advanced training, allowing for effective response to a wide range of real-world situations while maintaining a lower profile than armed security.

This service was first created when a client approached us seeking a more capable officer who could handle evolving situations, help deter potential threats, and provide peace of mind without the presence of a firearm. Since then, the service has continued to grow in popularity across schools, private businesses, professional offices, and special events.

At Arizona Preventive Crime Unit, we focus on providing practical, professional security solutions that align with each client’s unique environment and comfort level. The Enhanced Unarmed Officer is a strong example of how listening to client needs leads to better, more tailored security options.

If you are exploring security services and looking for an option that offers more capability than traditional unarmed security, the Enhanced Unarmed Officer may be the right fit for your organization.

Contact us to learn more.

04/05/2026

He is risen!

Good morning. Today we celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is not just a holiday or tradition. It is the foundation of the Christian faith and the greatest demonstration of love in history.

Through His sacrifice on the cross and His victory over death, we are offered forgiveness and salvation. The truth is that every one of us has fallen short. We have all sinned. None of us are perfect, no matter how good we try to be.

Many people say, “I am a good person.” But good according to whose standard? Have you ever lied? Gossiped? Felt hatred toward someone? Lusted? Been prideful? We all have. God’s standard is perfection, and none of us can reach that standard through our own efforts.

The message of Easter is that we are not saved by our works alone. We are saved by grace. Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live, and He paid the price we could not pay. Through Him, we are offered a path to forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life.

John 3:16 reminds us:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Easter is a reminder that no matter our past, no matter our mistakes, there is hope. There is forgiveness. There is new life.

If you have been searching for meaning, peace, or direction, today is a perfect day to turn to Christ. He offers grace, mercy, and a fresh start.

He is risen indeed.

04/05/2026

A professional presence makes a difference.

Our School Safety Officers provide a visible deterrent while helping support a structured and secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Corporal L. Ruelas
Corporal A. Preciado
Officer R. Flores
Officer T. Solano

Experienced. Professional. Reliable.

03/26/2026

Congratulations Aaron on your promotion to the rank of Corporal.

Your hard work, attention to detail, professional presence, and strong customer service skills truly stand out. These qualities have not gone unnoticed and reflect the high standards expected of our team.

We look forward to supporting your continued growth and development in your new role as a junior supervisor.

03/06/2026

Did you know that APCU has been trusted to provide diplomatic security for the Government of Mexico for over a decade?

Protecting diplomatic facilities requires discipline, professionalism, and experience. Our team is proud to continue serving in that role.

02/22/2026

What Do You Do When a Client Wants the Same Level of Service for a Lower Price?

It happens in every service based industry.

A client values your work. They are happy with performance. They want the same coverage, the same professionalism, the same responsiveness.

But they want it for less.

As a security provider, you have a few options.

You can cut corners.
Reduce staffing.
Lower training standards.
Trim supervision.
Downgrade equipment.

Or you can be honest.

In private security, pricing is tied directly to risk management. Insurance, payroll taxes, workers compensation, training, supervision, licensing, and compliance are not optional line items. They are what allow a company to operate legally and responsibly.

If the scope remains the same, the cost structure does not magically shrink.

The professional response is to have a transparent conversation:
• Does the scope need to change?
• Can coverage hours be adjusted?
• Is there a different model that still protects the client while aligning with their budget?

Sometimes the answer is restructuring the service.
Sometimes the answer is holding the line.

Security is not a commodity. It is risk mitigation. And risk does not get cheaper just because we wish it would.

Strong partnerships are built on transparency, not discounts.

02/02/2026

Let’s Talk About Special Event Security

Special event security is one of the most misunderstood areas of private security.

Events bring together large crowds, unfamiliar environments, temporary infrastructure, alcohol, and compressed timelines. That combination increases risk even when everything appears calm.

Effective event security starts with understanding the event itself. The type of crowd, the layout, ingress and egress points, hours of operation, lighting conditions, and the presence of alcohol all matter. Staffing levels and post assignments should be based on those factors, not on budget alone.

Security personnel must be trained specifically for event work. Event security is not the same as static or site security. Officers need to understand access control, crowd behavior, early indicators of conflict, and how to intervene without escalating situations.

Clear command and communication are critical. Officers need to know who they report to, how to relay information, and how incidents are handled before the event begins. When issues arise at events, there is little time to figure things out on the fly.

Cutting corners in event security usually does not show immediately. It shows when there is a medical emergency, a fight, an unauthorized entry, or a failure to control crowd movement.

At that point, the margin for error is small.

Professional event security is risk management. Done correctly, most people never notice it. Done poorly, everyone does.

12/21/2025

Meet Jaime Jordan, Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Preventive Crime Unit, LLC.

Jaime leads multi-state private security operations with a focus on professionalism, accountability, and real-world risk management. A former federal law enforcement officer, he brings disciplined leadership and operational experience to every environment his teams protect.

Under his leadership, Arizona Preventive Crime Unit has built a reputation for high standards, dependable personnel, and security solutions clients trust when it matters most.

11/25/2025

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