LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – July 15th, 2024 – Salient Operations Group, a renowned leader in professional sports security, is proud to announce today its designation as the Official Physical Protection Provider for the Los Angeles Chargers. This collaboration will ensure the safety and security of the Chargers' state-of-the-art training facility and headquarters in El Segundo, California.
As part of this multi-year partnership, Salient will provide a comprehensive range of security services including embedded security programs, special event security, and specialized risk management support. These services are designed to protect players, staff, and visitors, while maintaining an optimal environment for training and business operations.
The Chargers' new facility is a landmark project that represents a significant investment in the team's future. Spanning over 14 acres and featuring cutting-edge amenities, it will serve as the central hub for all team activities, from practice sessions to administrative operations. Salient's expertise will ensure that the facility remains secure, allowing the team to focus on excellence both on and off the field.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Los Angeles Chargers as they embark on this exciting new chapter," said Mitchell McAlister, Salient's Chief Executive Officer. "Our extensive experience in securing professional sports facilities ensures that the Chargers can rely on us to provide elevated security solutions tailored to their specific needs. This partnership underscores our commitment to excellence and our ability to deliver industry-leading security services to the professional sports industry."
This partnership adds another prestigious name to Salient's growing portfolio of professional sports clients. The company has built a distinguished reputation in the industry by safeguarding several high-profile teams, facilities, and athletes.
"Ensuring the safety and security of our players, staff, and visitors is paramount as we continue to strive for excellence both on and off the field," said Chargers President of Business Operations A.G. Spanos. "Salient's expertise in professional sports security, combined with their commitment to innovation and integrity, makes them the perfect partner for our new state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo. This collaboration underscores our dedication to creating a secure and optimal environment for all Chargers' activities, and we look forward to a successful partnership."
Salient aims to set new benchmarks in security for professional sporting teams, elevating industry standards and ensuring the highest level of protection for all stakeholders. Both Salient and the Chargers are committed to fostering a secure, welcoming environment that reflects their shared values of excellence, integrity, and innovation.
ABOUT SALIENT
Salient is a security and risk management firm that specializes in physical security. Their purpose is to create stable and predictable environments in which their clients may pursue their ends without fear, loss, or harm. Salient designs and implements purpose driven, innovative security solutions to safeguard people, prevent unauthorized access to property, and to protect assets against sabotage, damage, and theft. Their expertise and capabilities have found a niche with professional sports franchises, corporations, educational institutions, and family offices.
For more information, visit www.salientoperationsgroup.com
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Now in their 65th season in Southern California, the Chargers continue to stretch the imagination and put on the most exciting show in football. But don't let the idyllic West Coast setting and iconic powder blue uniforms – widely regarded as the NFL's best – fool you. Behind the dramatic games, unforgettable highlights, beloved players and groundbreaking performances lies an uncompromising drive for success; one rooted in toughness, resilience and good old-fashioned hard work. Established in Los Angeles in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League, the team played in San Diego from 1961 to 2016 and advanced to five of the first six AFL Championship games, capturing the 1963 title. Joining the National Football League when the two leagues merged in 1970, the Chargers have since claimed an additional 10 division titles and appeared in Super Bowl XXIX. Owned by the Spanos family since 1984, the Chargers returned to Los Angeles in 2017, opened their multi-billion-dollar SoFi Stadium home in 2020, moved into their new quarter-billion-dollar El Segundo training facility in the heart of Los Angeles' South Bay in 2024 and continue to redefine what an NFL franchise looks like in the 21st century. Learn more at www.chargers.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
