Modern Security Guard Equipment: How Meyer Defense Protects Houston Clients
At Meyer Defense Inc, our mission is simple: protect property, people, and operations with military-grade professionalism. Every Meyer Defense security officer is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and background checked by the FBI. What truly sets us apart is the modern law enforcement standard equipment we issue to every officer, combined with rigorous training in de-escalation, Verbal Judo, legal use of force, CPR, and first aid.
Below is a full breakdown of the equipment our guards carry every day to keep Houston safe:
Ballistic Vest & Identification
- Each officer wears a ballistic vest capable of stopping the most common caliber bullets.
- All vests feature high-visibility security patches, company name, and license number to ensure no misconception between private security and law enforcement.
Emergency Medical Gear
- Officers carry tourniquets to stop extremity bleeding and a trauma/first aid kit stored in each patrol vehicle.
- Every officer is CPR and first aid trained, ensuring a lifesaving response before EMS arrives.
Body Worn Cameras
- Meyer Defense deploys Vestige Technology body cameras with live streaming capabilities.
- These cameras document all engagements, reduce liability, and ensure compliance for both clients and the company.
Firearms & Less Lethal Tools
- Officers are issued a law enforcement standard handgun with three magazines.
- Meyer Defense Security Guards qualify quarterly and receive marksmanship and firearm safety training.
- A Taser provides a less-than-lethal option when de-escalation is not enough.
- OC Spray (pepper spray) is carried for rapid incapacitation in close-quarters encounters.
- An expandable baton is available for control and compliance when physical restraint is necessary.
Restraint & Reporting Gear
- Officers carry two pairs of handcuffs for multiple suspects or secure restraint.
- Pens and notepads are standard issue, ensuring accurate incident reports and note-taking in the field.
The Force Continuum & Officer Training
Meyer Defense officers are trained extensively in the force continuum, ensuring that every situation is handled with the minimum necessary force. From verbal de-escalation to physical restraint to less lethal and lethal options, our training ensures professional, legal, and ethical application of force.
We partner closely with local law enforcement agencies in Houston, Sugar Land, Pasadena, Baytown, and The Woodlands, proactively preventing crime and protecting assets. Whether securing a construction site, event, distressed apartment complex, estate security, or high net worth individual, Meyer Defense delivers the most reliable, military-trained private security in Texas.
Why Equipment Matters
Security is not just about presence. It is about preparedness. The right tools in the right hands make the difference between escalation and resolution, danger and safety, liability and compliance. That is why Meyer Defense continues to invest in the best gear, best training, and best people for Houston security.
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