Executive Protection Services

Trusted, Discreet Executive Protection — Owner-Led & Local

Five Boro Protection is a licensed and fully insured executive protection firm based in the New York City area. Owner Mike Lazzara and associates bring a combined 40+ years of law enforcement and private security experience. Our team specializes in high-level, discreet protective services for executives, visiting dignitaries, high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders, and sensitive assignments throughout New York and New Jersey.

Support When Your Firm Needs It Most

Five Boro Protection is built to integrate seamlessly with corporate security programs, law firms, private client teams, and event planners who require vetted, trustworthy protection staff on short notice or for long-term engagements.

What Five Boro Protection Offers

• Vetted Personnel
  Our agents are drawn from professional backgrounds in former law enforcement and military service. Every agent maintains current licensing, relevant certifications, and jurisdictional authority required for operations across NY and NJ.
• Operational Reliability
  We integrate rapidly into existing client protocols, ensuring continuity of command, secure communications, and adherence to confidentiality and client standards. Whether embedding within your team for a single detail or providing long-term protection, we deliver operational discipline and predictable performance.
• Discreet, High-Level Service
  Our approach is low-profile and client-focused. We prioritize risk mitigation, advance planning, route and venue assessments, and contingency controls so clients can maintain normal routines with confidence.
• Owner Accessibility & Accountability
  When you work with Five Boro Protection, you are always in direct contact with the owner. Mike Lazzara, and he remains personally involved in staffing, quality control, and client communications to ensure service consistency and rapid decision-making.
• Full Licensing & Insurance
  We are fully licensed to operate in the region and carry comprehensive liability coverage and professional insurance appropriate for executive protection services.

Typical Assignments We Support

• Personal protection for CEOs, principals, and high-profile clients
• Protective details for visiting executives and dignitaries
• Secure transportation and route planning for sensitive travel (including airports and cruise terminals)
• Corporate events, board meetings, and high-profile appearances
• Threat assessments, advance security walks, and venue security plans
• Long-term residential protection and temporary relocations

How We Work With Your Firm

1. Consultation & Needs Assessment — We begin with a confidential consultation to understand mission scope, client profile, risk tolerance, and operational preferences.
2. Custom Staffing & Planning — We propose a tailored protection plan, assign vetted agents with the right skill set, and create coordination protocols with your team.
3. Integration & Execution — Our agents integrate into your operations while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional standards. Owners remain available for oversight and incident response.
4. After-Action & Follow-Up — Post-detail reviews, reporting, and recommendations for ongoing risk reduction.