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Meet the Founder & Team

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Built on Experience Trained to Protect

Founded by Retired CMPD Sergeant Jonathan Steppe, Tactical Ops Protection Group was created with one mission: to bring the professionalism of law enforcement and tactical training into private protection. Backed by a handpicked team of highly trained personnel with backgrounds in law enforcement, military, and private security—we’re dedicated to keeping you safe with integrity, discretion, and skill.

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