1969 - DSI Security was formed

DSI was founded in 1969 by Sheriff A.B. Clark of Houston County, Alabama in response to a request for security at the construction of the nearby Farley Nuclear Plant

1977 - Alan Clark becomes president

Upon graduation from the University of Alabama in 1977, Alan Clark, son of founder A.B. Clark, moved back to Dothan to run DSI Security Services. At that time, DSI was a small company with a handful of clients.

1979 - DSI attends ASIS Conference

Alan Clark joined ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) and attended his first ASIS Conference in New Orleans. 1979 was also the year DSI moved into its first real office space in Dothan and also acquired a janitorial service, offering this service to clients along with security

1983

Sheriff A.B. Clark retired from law enforcement after serving 16 years as Houston County Alabama sheriff. A.B. brought his vast experience to DSI full time, joining his son Alan in the business. DSI began growing its footprint in the security industry by opening a second branch in Albany, GA.

1985

DSI relocated its corporate office to its present location in Dothan.

1987

DSI continued its expansion in the security industry by opening its third branch office in Miami, FL.

1988

A.B. passed away leaving the company and its management to his son Alan.

1996

DSI continued to grow its operating base in the southeast by opening another branch office in Key West, FL, now taking the total number of branch offices to eight. As the company grew, so did the corporate office out of necessity and DSI created a corporate accounting department for the company.

1997

DSI opened a branch office in Jackson, MS, and after acquiring another security company in Montgomery, AL, opened a branch office there as well.

1998

DSI continued expansion by adding a branch office in Knoxville, TN.

2000

DSI continued to diversify in the security industry with the purchase of an electronics company, enabling the company to offer its customers a “one-stop shop” for their security needs. The electronics division has grown to be a large part of DSI’s business, as well as a competitive presence throughout the southeast.

2001

DSI showed impressive growth this year by opening three new branches in Texas and Arkansas.

2002

DSI acquired a security company in Tampa and opened a branch office there

2006

DSI continued to grow its customer base by unveiling two more branch offices in Nebraska and Illinois.

2009

2009 was a milestone year for DSI as they celebrated 40 years of operations and growth in the security industry. Within 40 years DSI grew to be a leading national provider of a variety of security services including security officers, electronic security, and security consulting.

2010

2010 presented another milestone year for DSI when Alan’s wife, Marty, joined Alan and their three children at DSI as the new president of the company. DSI was now truly a family owned and managed company, one that embraced the values and principles instilled by A.B. many years earlier. These values continue to be evident in every aspect and level of company operations.

2011

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) granted DSI certification as a woman- owned and managed company.

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History

DSI originated in 1969 when Sheriff A.B. Clark started a security company in response to a request from
the construction company building the nearby Farley Nuclear Plant. As the company’s reputation grew
for providing quality security services DSI began to grow, opening an eventual 17 branch offices. This impressive growth history is punctuated with examples of versatility, flexibility, and sound management practices. A.B. Clark began DSI with the belief that his company could fill a void with a dependable, competent team of people. DSI now consists of thousands of carefully selected and highly trained security personnel.

DSI is still a family-owned and managed company, led by A.B.’s son Alan, Chairman of the Board, along
with his wife Marty, President. Alan and Marty’s three children all work with DSI in various capacities
as well. DSI has also benefited from its well-rounded, experienced, and professional management
staff that have helped in building DSI’s reputation as a leader in the security industry. Following sound
business practices through the years DSI has been able to maintain a high quality of clientele. Many
of our clients have experimented with less expensive security suppliers prior to choosing DSI, but have
ultimately chosen the more personal way of doing business DSI provides.

 

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"I have been employed with many of the larger Security companies in the Industry, none being comparable to the level of attention in which DSI gives each of their Officers. They truly embrace the family atmosphere that the company was founded upon, and treat each of their employees as they are family."

Jeff (Houston, TX)

Jeff
Employee


 

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