Overview In Brief
Who Is TSE - Tri State Enforcement Regional Authority
Tri State Enforcement Regional Authority is a multistate organization which supplies mission-critical public safety services, special police services, advanced protective security and armed guard services, court and judicial services, and related law enforcement and emergency services; for and on behalf of public, private, and government sector markets through cooperative or service contract agreements.
Tri State Enforcement Regional Authority is most frequently referred to simply as TSE (not to be confused with TSA); and is a progressive, privately held regional authority, protecting and serving across the greater Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America.


Our Mission
Our Vision
To consistently ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of our partners, clients, and communities, through the delivery of exceptional services which are unrivaled in capability, effectiveness, and value.
"Professionalism is Paramount"
A Warm Welcome and Introduction
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We would like to personally welcome you and thank you for taking a moment to learn more about us. A common phrase used by virtually everyone at TSE is “professionalism is paramount”. This phrase has faithfully guided the choices, decisions, and actions undertaken by Agency practitioners, and serves as a core principle of the Agency as a whole.
Through this principle we commit ourselves to excellence and objecting the status quo, standing ready to face any challenge, and ensuring we remain accountable, adaptive, and vigilant. It is through this principle that humbly, we have become the region’s most respected and top-rated public safety and security-based services provider.
We have all witnessed the countless shortcomings and blunders of traditional security guard companies, defense, and police service providers; as well as the deficiencies and failures of civil servants, government officials, corporations, businesses, nonprofits, and core community services.
Due to poor administration, politics, incompetence, or malfeasance by decision makers; we continue to see the loss of life, violence, crime, and billions of dollars in annual property losses. To change this path, leaders and stakeholders from every sector and industry must abandon cost-based compromises, and implement value-based decision making that ensures adequate and proper security, safety, prosperity, and well-being.
Whether you are a small business, corporation, government entity, nonprofit, housing community, an executive, a diplomat, or anything in-between; TSE is devoted to providing the most comprehensive life-safety and security-based solutions to each of our partners, clients, and communities as a whole.
We vow to consistently provide distinguished solutions which preserve and protect life and limb, safeguard property and assets, and defend against current and emerging threats and hazards.
We invite you to get to know us better and explore our website. Let us know if you have questions, or if you would like to discuss your needs. We are only a call or email away, and we look forward to hearing from you.
TRI STATE ENFORCEMENT REGIONAL AUTHORITY
BY THE NUMBERS
From Security & Protection, To Preventing Crimes and Saving Lives; TSE is a Trusted and Irreplaceable Partner for Countless Entities and Organizations
120,000+
Square Miles of
Available Jurisdiction
ZERO
Lives Lost
On Our Watch
$52 Billion
Estimated Value of
Protected Property/Assets
ZERO
Claims & Losses for
Our Partners & Clients
Since 2009
We Have Been There
When It Matters Most
History of the Agency
Solutions Without Compromise
As a single source supplier of life-safety, investigative, security-based, and law enforcement solutions, TSE sharply contrasts traditional security guard companies and law enforcement service vendors that frequently deliver inferior and unsatisfactory service and performance; resulting in variations of security theater, financial waste, increased loss and liability, and elevated exposure.
TSE was formally established on September 1, 2009, in Barboursville, West Virginia; following several years of detailed and in-depth research.
Today, our Agency provides services to five geographically distinct tri-state regions, and state-wide across ten states. A cornerstone of our identity is exceeding the expectations and requirements of our partners, clients, and communities we serve; delivering extraordinary solutions in the most challenging of times.
Advanced Capabilities
Unrivaled Professionalism
- POST/State/Federal Certified Officers
- Unsurpassed Standardized Training
- Professional Development Program
- Special Unit/Task Specific Training
- Advanced Deescalation Training
- Cutting-edge Communications Systems
- Superior Realtime Information Access
- Multi-Function Realtime Mapping/GIS
- Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch
- Realtime Officer & Vehicle Tracking
- Advanced Records Management
- Ingress, Egress, and Rescue Equipment
- Technology Pheripherials/Multipliers
- Passive/Active Area Denial Systems
- Search/Screen/Scan Equipment
- Emergency Medical Equipment
Advanced Capabilities
Unrivaled Professionalism
- POST/State/Federal Certified Officers
- Unsurpassed Standardized Training
- Professional Development Program
- Special Unit/Task Specific Training
- Advanced Deescalation Training
- Cutting-edge Communications Systems
- Superior Realtime Information Access
- Multi-Function Realtime Mapping/GIS
- Advanced Computer Aided Dispatch
- Realtime Officer & Vehicle Tracking
- Advanced Records Management
- Ingress, Egress, and Rescue Equipment
- Technology Pheripherials/Multipliers
- Passive/Active Area Denial Systems
- Search/Screen/Scan Equipment
- Emergency Medical Equipment
The Finer Details
To protect against increased crime, vandalism, trespassing, hazardous conditions, emergencies, and other unwanted or unlawful acts which reduce quality of life; TSE delivers proven and effective prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery-based services and solutions to our partners and clients. The Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services Publication (PDF) contains additional service details in a printable format.
- Active Shooter, Workplace Violence, Emergency Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place, and other Professional Training Services;
- Anti-Crime and Anti-Terror Services;
- Burglar, Duress, Intrusion, Panic, and Parameter Alarm/Signal Response;
- Civil Defense, CBRNE, and Emergency Management Services;
- Crime Intervention and Interdiction Services;
- Criminal and Civil Investigative Services;
- Dignitary and Executive Protection Services;
- Drug-Related Intervention, Investigations, and Services;
- Emergency and Disaster Services;
- Emergency Medical Aid and Response Services;
- Facility/Property Security and Public Safety Services;
- Fugitive and Criminal Apprehension Services;
- Incipient Firefighting and Fire Prevention Services;
- Maritime and Port Security and Public Safety Services;
- Patrol, Roving, and Mobile Services;
- Physical Security Administration, Management, Design, and Support Services;
- Professional Security, Force Protection, Defense, and Armed Security Services;
- Rescue/Evacuation Planning, Coordination, and Administration, and;
- Special Police and Law Enforcement Services.
- Airports, Port Authorities, Mass Transit;
- Business Parks, Small and Local Businesses;
- Community Centers, Multi-Use Facilities;
- Cooperatives of Public or Private Formation;
- Corporate Entities and Nonprofits;
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors;
- Fairs, Festivals, Community Events, and Special Events;
- Financial Institutions;
- Local, County, State, and Federal Government;
- Medical Centers, Clinics, Hospitals;
- Monuments, Museums, Historic Sites;
- Municipalities, Boroughs, and Townships;
- Parks and Recreation Authorities;
- Places of Worship: Churches, Mosques, Shrines, Synongauges, Temples;
- Utilities, Water, Wastewater, Energy, Oil, Gas, and;
- Residential Communities, Housing Authorities, HOA’s, Apartment and Condominium Communities.
The operational regulations of the agency consist of directives, procedures, plans, and policies which all practitioners are required to follow. This collection of regulations integrates with the Agency’s proprietary All-Hazards Approach℠, which require all TSE officers complete advanced training and professional development in a multitude of closely-related subjects, exceeding that which is provided in basic peace/police officer training.
Since the Agency’s formation in 2009, TSE has consistently leveraged emerging training, technology, and equipment. This has improved and increased the safety, service, capabilities, and accountability for our clients, partners, communities, and employees.
Training and development consists of up to 1,600 hours of instruction in law and legal, community oriented policing, terrorism, organized crime, rescue, firefighting, hazardous materials, explosives, emergency planning and coordination, emergency response and recovery, crisis mitigation, emotionally and mentally disturbed persons, advanced deescalation, crime interdiction, drug and human trafficking, and many other subjects. Specialized practitioners are provided with additional development of up to 800 additional hours of training in their particular speciality.
Relating to accountability and technology, TSE was among one of the earliest organizations in the region to implement and mandate Body Worn Cameras for officers. TSE was the first in the region to leverage secure LTE Network technology for agency-wide data sharing and communications. By adopting and implementing emerging LTE solutions, the agency gained the capability to transmit, route, and monitor a vast network of data; including real-time and seamless access to cameras, panic alarms, emergency call boxes, and more by employees in the field or the office. Further, this allows expanded capabilities of personnel in the field to access records and databases in connection with their requirements and functions; and provided the agency with redundant real-time tracking of all employees on-duty and all vehicles in-use.
Relating to equipment, TSE maintains numerous devices used to detect biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) materials (e.g. prevent/detect/intercept ‘dirty’ explosive devices) which are deployed at special events, shopping centers, government facilities, and port/transit organizations. Further, TSE maintains and utilizes fixed and portable thermal imaging cameras used to detect persons who are trespassing or missing; and assist in the maintenance of secure parameter zones and area at certain types of facilities and other sensitive locations.
The agency was an early adopter of training and certification in overdose response and issuance of Naloxone (brand name Narcan) in response to the national opioid epidemic, enabling life-saving resuscitation of overdose victims. Relating to early adoption, TSE was one of the first to issue all officers a Emergency Trauma (medical) Kit, facilitating the treatment and mitigation of many preventable causes of traumatic death.
Technical Details
Whether protecting buildings, people, or property; patrolling communities, parks, critical infrastructure, or attractions; preventing acts of crime and terror; investigating crimes or wrongdoing, searching for missing persons, or uncovering fraud – Tri State Enforcement Regional Authority supplies private, public, and government sector markets with remarkable services and solutions tailored to meet their unique needs and goals.
Moniker
TSE / TSERA
Motto
Tutela Pro Omnibus, ("Protection for All")
Formation
September 1, 2009
CAGE Code
8KC54
FCC ID
PA JAGGAER
1002944372
PA SRM
539469
WV OASIS
VS0000004705
Service Areas
20 Primary Areas, 120 Zones, 6 Districts
Jurisdiction
Multistate Regional; 120,000+ Sq. Mi.
As Authorized by Law, Statute, or E.O.
2009–20 Data
Protected Assets, Value:
$52 bil. USD, Est.
Claims or Losses:
None
Injury or Death (Any):
None
Tax/Grant Funding:
None; Ineligible
Service Categories
NAICS Service Types: Safety, Security, Investigative, Public Order, Justice
UNSPSC Service Types: Law Enforcement, Peacekeeping, Security, Defense
GSA Service Types: Schedule 84 – Law Enforcement Solutions
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Q&A
1 – is entering or attempting to enter a secure, restricted, or controlled area that is subject to search and/or inspection as a condition of entry;
2 – has entered or is within a secure or restricted area, or has been randomly selected for security-based screening in accordance with law and policy;
3 – when probable cause exists in addition to reasonable suspicion (e.g. observation or witnessed in person, by camera, by inspection or screening equipment) a dangerous or prohibited article, unlawful article or substance, unauthorized weapon or article, or stolen property;
4 – in connection with property rules and/or regulations (public, private, and/or government properties, buildings, facilities, grounds, etc.);
5 – in connection with matters of national security, and where TSE has been specifically authorized or requested to conduct a search;
6 – in connection with lawful activities organized or led by local, state or federal police or law enforcement agencies, where participation by TSE as been specifically requested or directed;
7 – exigent circumstance (extremely narrow in scope); and finally,
8 – in connection with a lawful arrest, seizure, tow, or when legal consent is obtained.
If an offense is observed upon any public roadway, highway, freeway, street, or public-use road; TSE personnel do not and cannot stop the motorist. Personnel will however, relay all information, concerns, and observed violations to local or state police. It is up to local or state police to respond, investigate, and make the determination whether or not to conduct a stop.
There are multiple levels to use of force. For example, an officer giving you a command is considered a use of force. However, with respect to more serious uses of force; including use of weapons (e.g. taser, baton, firearm, pepper spray, hand strikes, etc.), from 2009 to 2020, TSE has had only three uses of nonlethal force, and zero uses of lethal force.
In all three instances, TSE Officers used an Oleoresin Capsicum chemical irritant (pepper spray) to disperse large groups of individuals who were behaving violently and were destroying property. None of these incidents resulted in more than exposure (and burning) from the use of the spray. No one requested or required medical assistance.
Due to the consistent utilization of advanced verbal communication skills, TSE personnel are often able to successfully deescalate situations quickly. TSE places a very high priority on verbal and nonverbal communication skills, as well as Community Oriented Policing Standards; skills which are used with great success every day by Agency personnel.
Yes, all uniformed TSE officers are issued and utilize body worn cameras in accordance with agency policy and law (Limited Exceptions: cameras may not be issued or utilized by certain TSE officers assigned to federal duties in accordance with federal law and regulation). TSE was one of the first organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region (public or private) to implement and deploy the devices. In many areas, we are still the only agency to utilize them. Body worn cameras are a proven tool and mechanism to protect everyone involved against false claims and allegations, and serve as an irreplaceable tool to maintain full and transparent accountability of TSE personnel.
Yes, TSE officers render emergency medical care and much more. All officers, regardless of previous employment history, are required to be or become certified in a variety of topics and subjects typically not covered in any states’ approved basic training. In many cases, TSE personnel are required to complete a specialized training curriculum as a condition of employment.
In total, this specialized training can be upwards of two thousand hours, encompassing a variety of intermediate and advanced subjects. This is part of our Proprietary All Hazards Approach℠. Some of the areas of certification and training include: use of thermal imaging cameras, emergency medical care and advanced first aid, opiate overdose care and Narcan® certification, firefighting, explosives, radiological hazards, critical infrastructure protection, responding to active shooters, evacuation planning and coordination, hazardous materials, and more. Officer certifications are issued under state or national authority.
As practical, TSE personnel will render as much assistance as possible (this includes things like helping with flat tires, jump starts, traffic safety, emergency medical care, assisting with traffic crashes, making notifications and courtesy calls, contacting local fire-rescue, calling AAA or local towing company, and more).
The Highway Guardian Program is a part of our ONE commUNITY strategy and framework. All assistance provided through the Highway Guardian Program is at no cost to motorists, taxpayers, or Agency partners or clients.
Yes, TSE provides a wide range of training services including topics such as active shooter, disaster management, insider threats, general safety and security, threat mitigation, and more.
TSE also provides training specific for those designated as critical infrastructure, or fall under ESF and/or NPPD.
Training is available to organizations and individuals.
Yes, TSE can provide guest speakers as well as subject matter experts for a variety of needs.
On all complaints and violations, there will be specific information which details what it is, and the subject of the violation or complaint. It will clearly detail what to do next, including where to go if necessary, and the known penalties at the time of issuance.