P23
Security Southwest Florida

Physical Security Services · Southwest Florida

Keep the threat
on the outside.

We believe the best place to address a threat is the perimeter, not within. P23 Security helps churches, daycares, senior living communities, and faith-based organizations build thoughtful, layered programs that work to keep trouble at the gate.

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Our Doctrine

The fastest response in the world is still too slow.

Most security plans are built around a promise: "We'll respond quickly." But seconds matter, and by the time the response arrives, the harm has already started.

We start further out. Our focus is on the layers before the alarm sounds: deterrence, detection, access, training, and policy.

Think of it like a castle. Thick walls. A watchful shepherd. A clear line between safe and not. Everything we do (audits, training, policy, drills, hardening) works to strengthen that line.

Perimeter
Access
Your People

Layered defense. Strongest at the edge.

What We Do

The Right Tool, Not the Most Tools

Every organization is different. We start by listening, then recommend a program that fits your people, your building, and your budget. No overselling. No fear-mongering.

Security Audits

One-time, head-to-toe site assessments that show you exactly where the gaps are and what to fix first.

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Fractional Director of Security

A seasoned security leader on retainer. Monthly walk-throughs, quarterly policy updates, unlimited advice calls.

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Active Shooter & Triage Training

Response tactics, tactical triage, and priorities-of-life first aid. Built for your people, your building, your reality.

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Executive Protection Advisory

Harden the residence. Harden the office. Plan the travel in between. Faith-forward, low-profile, thoughtful.

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Grants & Compliance

Federal security grants exist for nonprofits and faith organizations. We help identify them, apply for them, and stay in good standing.

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Tabletop Exercises & Drills

Monthly drills. Scenario-based tabletops. A subscription built to keep your team sharp, not scared.

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Max Picco

Founder & Principal

Meet the Founder

Fourteen years of service. Yours, next.

Max is a 14-year U.S. Army veteran with multiple Middle East deployments, a 9+ year law enforcement career, a Bronze Star with Valor, and a Purple Heart.

He built P23 Security to bring that experience home, to the churches, daycares, senior living communities, and faith-based organizations that hold his community together. Real expertise. Plain language. No theatrics.

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Who We Serve

Built for the mission-driven.

Faith communities, daycares, senior living, and nonprofits do some of the most important work in Southwest Florida. They also too often go last in line when it comes to security. We think that's backwards.

Churches

A sanctuary for all who enter.

Daycares

The little ones deserve the strongest watch.

Senior Living

Honor and safety in every season.

Nonprofits

Mission-driven teams need mission-ready security.

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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want... Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:1, 4 (ESV)

Ready when you are

Let's build your perimeter.

The first conversation is free. No pressure, no sales script. Just an honest discussion about what you're protecting and the kind of program that might fit.

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Contact

[email protected]

Fort Myers, Florida

Serving Southwest Florida