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Blue Star protects places of worship so faith communities can gather, celebrate, and connect without concern for their safety.
For faith communities, safety and sanctuary go hand in hand. Congregations gather to worship, connect, and find peace—and effective security is critical to protecting that experience.
Blue Star understands what’s at stake for faith communities, and we approach every assignment with that responsibility in mind. Our active-duty and retired law enforcement officers are trained to work within the unique rhythms of religious services and community programs, helping maintain a calm, welcoming presence that protects your congregation without disrupting the spirit of what brings them together.
When faith brings people together, Blue Star is there to protect the community it creates.
Because when every layer of your security operation meets the same high standards, the result is protection you can actually count on.
Blue Star is staffed exclusively by state-certified active-duty and retired law enforcement officers trained in public safety, firearms proficiency, and situational response to the rigorous standards of local, county, and state law enforcement agencies.
Our executive team brings field command and tactical unit experience that ensures disciplined operations and strategic oversight across every deployment.
With backgrounds spanning tactical units, investigative divisions, and specialized law enforcement operations, our personnel can be matched to the precise needs of your space.
Whether you need security for a single event, short-term incident response, or ongoing coverage, Blue Star scales to meet your needs.
Yes. Even small faith communities can benefit from crowd management, emergency readiness, and having trained eyes on the property.
Not when done right. Experienced security teams like Blue Star are able to stay discreet, respectful, and supportive while providing comprehensive protection for your congregation and place of worship.
As far as first steps go, a professional threat assessment from an experienced security provider like Blue Star is never a bad idea. It identifies specific vulnerabilities in your building, routines, and events so you can build a plan tailored to your community.
383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700
383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.
