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About This Business

Howe Security Inc. is a family-run business that has been serving the North Shore since 1967. Charlie Howe served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army 5th Special Forces and subsequently with the Lake Bluff Police Department as a Lieutenant until his retirement in 1995. Today, Charlie heads the House Watching division. Charlie’s son Chuck Howe is the manager of Security Operations. Charlie’s son Bill Howe is the manager of Marketing and New Business Development.

BBB Accredited Since: 5/1/2007

Years in Business: 61

Products and Services

N/A, Cannabis Security, Commercial Office Security, Desk Security, Dispensary Security, Distribution Facilities Protection, Film Location Security, Gatehouse Security, Grow Center Security, Logistics Security, Residential Security, Special Event Security, Trucking Security, TV Location Security, Warehouse Security

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
3/14/2007
Business Started:
5/1/1965
Business Started Locally:
5/1/1965
Business Incorporated:
3/26/1987
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Business Management:
Mr. Bill Howe, Manager
Mr. Charles Howe Sr., President

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Bill Howe, Manager
Customer Contacts
Mr. Bill Howe, Manager
Fax numbers
Other Fax: (847) 582-1064
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (866) 582-1566
Other Phone: (555) 555-5555
Social Media
Facebook
LinkedIn

Additional Information

Payment methods
We accept cash, check, certified check.
Refund and Exchange Policy
N/A
Other Resources
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
100 W. Randolph
Chicago IL 60601
Phone Number: 888-473-4858
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/

Latest Reviews

  • Jay C

    "My experience? Two words - love it." ... Read full review

  • Joshua T

    "They don't even deserve one star. I worked for this company for one whole month, and in that time I have gotten paid zero times." ... Read full review

  • Roka S

    "If you're looking for reviews on whether this is a good company to work for, this is the one for you.For one, they don't pay anything for the insurance." ... Read full review

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