Our History

How We Began, Where We’re Going.

Founded in 1999 by E. Bland Cologne, a seasoned law enforcement professional with a background in patrol, instruction at the Police Academy, and service as a special agent with NCIS, First Coast Security (FCS) has grown into a prominent player in the US security industry.

Based in Jacksonville, FL, FCS has recently undergone a significant development as of October 2024. It has been acquired by ICTS Europe, a leading international provider of comprehensive security solutions headquartered in Roissy-en-France, France, and owned by Groupe Sofinord based in Paris. This acquisition marks a strategic move to position FCS as the North American corporate security business unit of ICTS Europe, enhancing the group’s footprint in the U.S. market and reinforcing its stature as a billion-dollar security enterprise.

Company Established

1999

First Coast Security, Inc. (FCS) was founded in 1999 by E. Bland Cologne.

First Major Contract

2000

FCS becomes security provider for the United States Navy

Acquired Majority of City of Jacksonville 's Security Services

2006

FCS becomes the largest provider of security services in the city of Jacksonville Florida.

Expanded into Tampa, FL & Washington D.C

2011

FCS expands into Washington, D.C. by securing contracts with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Today, FCS has seven DHS armed security contracts in more than 40 buildings, and contracts employing in excess of 850 security officers, 500 of whom are armed.

The 16th Largest Security Provider in the U.S

2020

FCS becomes the 16th Largest Security Provider in the U.S

FCS Becomes The Largest Provider of Data Center Security Services

2023

FCS is the security provider to most of the world’s largest data center providers

FCS Acquired by ICTS Europe, a Leading International Provider of Comprehensive Security Solutions

2024

This acquisition marks a strategic move to position FCS as the North American corporate security business unit of ICTS Europe, enhancing the group’s footprint in the U.S. market and reinforcing its stature as a billion-dollar security enterprise.

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FCS Security Services, Inc. is comprised of approximately 4,500+ security professionals, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and deployed in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Servicing approximately 85+ different clients with 4 million hours of services.

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