Empowering Small Businesses
Queen City Shield is a Charlotte-based security consulting firm dedicated to helping small businesses prepare for emergencies and disruptions.
Tailored Security Solutions
Our expertise in physical security, crisis management, and business continuity allows us to deliver affordable assessments, planning services, and training to small businesses.
Comprehensive Security Services
Assess
Evaluate programs via audits and assessments
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Human Resources Audit
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Business Resilience, Crisis Management, & Emergency Management Program Assessments
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Supply Chain Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
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Physical Security Assessment
Plan
Build framework and foundation
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Develop programs for compliance, procurement, risk management, security & emergency management functions
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Develop Plans & Playbooks:
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Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
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Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
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Crisis Management Plan (CMP)
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Crisis Communication Plan (CC)
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Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Prepare
Develop people, measure results, and stay ready
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Virtual and in-person employee training
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Integrated Preparedness Program Design (Multi-year training plan)
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Exercise design & facilitation (i.e., man-made, natural disaster, public health, etc.)
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Professional Development
Secure
Secure your business
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment
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Expertise for facility planning, design, & construction
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Access control & intrusion detection
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Video surveillance
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Tools for people in emergency situations
Preparedness Check-In
A quick virtual session to assess current emergency readiness and recommend immediate improvements.
Security Strategy Session
A full-spectrum consult evaluating risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improving physical security.
Threat Management Consultation
Confidential guidance for business owners or HR leaders navigating behavioral threats, employee concerns, or workplace violence.
Emergency Planning for Small Businesses
A deep-dive session into business continuity, emergency procedures, and staff safety training tailored to your operations.
Security Program Implementation & Support
After identifying your organization's needs, we can work directly with you to implement customized solutions, from security upgrades and policy development to preparedness training and response drills.
fractional Chief Security Officer
Engage Queen City Shield as your trusted security and preparedness advisor on a retainer or fractional basis. This service is ideal for small businesses that want flexible expert guidance on-call without the cost of a full-time hire. Whether you're responding to incidents, reviewing vendors, training staff, or refining policies, we provide consistent, proactive support tailored to your needs.
Preparedness Check-In
Let’s take the first step toward a safer future with my Preparedness Check-in. In our initial virtual session, we'll help assess your existing emergency and security strategies. Together, at Queen City Shield, we’ll create a tailored approach focused on your specific requirements, giving you peace of mind and the assurance that you're ready for whatever comes your way.
Client Stories
Jane Doe - "Queen City Shield provided invaluable insights that transformed how we approach security in our business."
Maria Rodriguez - "I highly recommend Queen City Shield for their exceptional business continuity planning services."
Happy Customers
David Lee - "The security assessment from Queen City Shield helped us identify and address vulnerabilities effectively."
Client Feedback
Emily Brown - "The tabletop exercises conducted by Queen City Shield were instrumental in improving our emergency response strategies."
Customer Testimonials
Michael Nguyen - "Queen City Shield's downloadable preparedness tools are user-friendly and practical for small businesses."
Success Stories
Helpful Resources Available
Access our free checklists, guides, and resources to enhance your preparedness and improve your security measures.
Free Guides
In-depth, easy-to-understand guides written by our consultants. No jargon, just the essentials.
Preparedness Resources
Links to external agencies, government guidance, and emergency planning
Checklists
Printable, practical tools to help you assess and improve security.
Training Materials
Ready-to-use presentations, videos, and templates to support in-house training.
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