Private Security — Protection, Evidence, Repatriation
In partnership with Ben Franklin PSF (BFPSF), we secure project sites and people, protect cultural resources during fieldwork, and coordinate artifact recovery & repatriation efforts under NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA—working with federal, state, local, and Tribal authorities.
Layered controls for active projects, remote facilities, and sensitive storage.
- Access control, patrols, and perimeter assessments
- Incident response and after‑action reporting
- Evidence‑preserving scene security
Protection for archaeological/tribal monitors and technical staff on construction sites.
- Kickoff briefings and rules of engagement
- On‑call support for stop‑work / discovery events
- Secure transport & chain‑of‑custody hand‑offs
Discreet, route‑aware protective coverage for principals and visiting dignitaries.
- Advance work & venue coordination
- Protective drivers & movement plans
- Medical & comms coordination
BFPSF provides trained security personnel while our consultants coordinate legally compliant response for inadvertent discoveries and planned recoveries—aligned to NAGPRA (Federal/Tribal lands) and California requirements (HSC §7050.5 / PRC §5097.98) for state/private lands.
- Immediate scene security and cessation of disturbance
- Notification chain: County Coroner → NAHC (if Native American remains) → Most Likely Descendant process
- Coordination with law enforcement and Tribal representatives
Discovery protocol — California
- Stop work & secure the area.
- Call the County Coroner. Coroner has two working days to examine (HSC §7050.5).
- If Native American remains, coroner notifies NAHC within 24 hours; NAHC identifies Most Likely Descendant (PRC §5097.98).
- Owner confers with MLD on treatment/disposition; keep the area protected until resolved.
- NAGPRA — 25 U.S.C. §3001 et seq.; 43 CFR Part 10
- CA Health & Safety Code §7050.5 (coroner notification)
- CA Public Resources Code §5097.98 (NAHC & MLD)
- Scene log, custody forms, sealed containers
- Photologs & location control (no public sharing)
- Transfer to authorized parties per statute
- Do stop work, secure, notify authorities
- Don’t collect, transport, or post images of remains/cultural items
- Do defer to law enforcement & Tribal direction
Protect people, sites, and the record.
Let’s scope a security posture that keeps work moving and respects the law and descendant communities.