How HALOS Body Cameras helped Divergent Security Solutions scale from startup to seven figures.

Overview

Divergent Security Solutions, a Texas-based security company founded by former police officer Michael Meeks, provides security services to high-profile clients, schools, and large events. With contracts including Dairy Queen, SXSW, and nearly 40 schools, Divergent needed a reliable body camera solution to enhance accountability, protect officers, and scale efficiently. HALOS Body Cameras provided the ideal solution, helping Divergent grow from a $70,000 operation to a seven-figure enterprise within three years.

Problem

As Divergent Security Solutions grew, so did its need for a reliable and scalable body cam system. With officers using personal body cams, Divergent lacked centralised control over critical security footage, creating risks around tampered evidence and missing documentation. This issue became even more urgent as they secured contracts with schools, high-profile venues, and government officials.

Additionally, the company faced a challenge common in the private security sector: how to differentiate itself in a market often viewed as commodity-driven. To maintain its premium reputation, Divergent needed a body cam system that could support de-escalation training, enhance situational awareness, and provide high-quality evidence while remaining cost-effective and scalable.

“They were using their own cameras, but I didn't have ownership of the footage, so if I needed footage from one of their personal cameras, I couldn't be sure that it had all the details or that the video hadn't been tampered with.”

Solution

Divergent Security Solutions found its ideal partner in HALOS, whose body camera solution directly addressed its operational challenges and positioned them for scalable growth. Michael Meeks recognized that HALOS offered not just superior technology but a comprehensive approach to managing security operations. The HALOS Body Camera's ability to automatically record when a weapon was drawn, coupled with pre-recording capabilities, ensured that critical moments were always captured. This feature provided Divergent with the contextual footage they needed to support investigations and reduce liability.

As the company grew, HALOS’ flexibility proved vital. HALOS Cameras could be easily reassigned as personnel shifted or expanded, and GPS tracking ensured that misplaced devices could be located and recovered quickly. With HALOS’ subscription model, Divergent avoided the financial burden of large upfront investments, instead scaling their deployment from a small batch of cameras to over 50 as business demands increased.

Privacy controls were another crucial aspect of the solution. The redaction features and restricted access of the HALOS Vault ensured that sensitive footage, particularly in school environments, remained secure and compliant. By integrating HALOS into their GSA Schedule contracts, Divergent was able to standardize body cameras as part of their service package, enhancing their ability to differentiate in a competitive market.

Results

By adopting HALOS Body Cameras, Divergent Security Solutions was able to establish itself as a leader in premium security services, scaling rapidly while maintaining high operational standards. Additional results included:

• Enhanced Training: Incident footage captured by HALOS Body Cameras supported de-escalation and situational training for officers, school administrators, and clients.

• Increased Accountability: Automatic and pre-recorded footage reduced liability and improved officer performance.

• Revenue Generation: Video storage and evidence management services became an additional revenue stream.
• Officer Retention: Reliable technology and safety enhancements helped Divergent retain experienced security personnel.