18 Acres Security Consulting Firm, LLC is the trusted security partner for organizations, executives, and private clients seeking comprehensive physical security solutions. We help clients identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and strengthen their overall security posture.
GET TO KNOW US18 Acres Security Consulting Firm LLC brings decades of executive leadership in physical and technical security from the U.S. Secret Service, offering high-level expertise as a physical security strategist and trusted advisor to high-profile clients. This experience includes leading hundreds of protective pre-advances and threat and vulnerability assessments for senior government officials, including the President and Vice President, securing domestic and international venues, and supporting National Special Security Events.
18 Acres Security Consulting Firm LLC provides experienced, independent, and mission-focused support to clients seeking to strengthen their security posture. Through protective pre-advances, threat and vulnerability assessments, facility security and safety audits, and protective pre-advance training, 18 Acres helps private clients, executive protection firms, government entities, houses of worship, schools, colleges, and universities make informed decisions, improve preparedness, and protect people, assets, operations, and reputation. While response readiness remains important, predictive planning gives clients a stronger foundation to reduce avoidable exposure, better understand the operating environment, and support principals or facility populations with confidence.
Mindset and PhilosophyReactive and preventive postures each serve an important purpose, and the difference often comes down to emphasis. A reactive posture recognizes that some risks cannot be fully predicted or avoided, so it focuses on resilience, preparation, and the ability to respond effectively when circumstances change.
A preventive posture complements that approach by seeking opportunities to anticipate potential concerns, reduce exposure, and strengthen planning before challenges arise. It emphasizes informed preparation, situational awareness, and thoughtful steps to avoid or reduce potential risks whenever possible.
Independent physical security consulting for
organizations, executives, and private clients
We provide tailored security strategies that help clients protect people, assets, and operations while building resilience against emerging threats.
Mission-driven, independent, and client-focused
SDVOSB, minority-owned, Virginia SWaM certified, and active in SAM.gov.
Years of physical and
technical security experience
U.S. Secret Service
leadership experience
Former VP, Physical Security
Technology at Warner Bros.
CAGE Code
for contracting readiness
Virginia advisory and
licensed security credentials
Identify vulnerabilities, prioritize threats, and strengthen overall security posture.
Protective planning for executives, residences, workplaces, and travel.
Develop emergency plans and practical countermeasures for complex and evolving threats.
Leadership & credentialsJames W. Booker brings more than 30 years of physical and technical security experience, including service with the U.S. Secret Service and leadership as Vice President of Physical Security Technology at Warner Bros.
He has led protection advance assessment efforts for top national leaders and high-risk sites worldwide, and has directed the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced security systems for sensitive and complex environments.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) Certified
Minority-Owned Small Business
Virginia SWaM Certified
SAM.gov profile active
CAGE Code: 922L5
UEI: F63LW9GM86B4
Top Secret/SCI clearance previously held, expired January 2022
Virginia DCJS Private Security Services Advisory Board Member
Virginia DCJS# 11-21329
Virginia DCJS# 99-734463
Independent, vendor-neutral recommendations
Comprehensive assessments and implementation guidance
Emergency planning and countermeasures built around real-world threats
