During his distinguished law enforcement career, Jim spent most of his time assigned to a wide range of details in every major LAPD division (he spent very little time in a uniform writing tickets). Further specifics on Jim’s police background may be seen by clicking here.

After retiring from LAPD, Jim and Gwen opened SECO’s doors and immediately surrounded themselves with a highly qualified and experienced support team. Under both Jim and Gwen's direction, SECO Investigative & Security Services has grown into one of the leading private investigation and security firms in the industry.

SECO's highly trained investigators and VIP Security Personnel include retired local, state and Federal law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, FBI, DEA and Secret Service agents, and British SIS officers.   We have also aligned ourselves with top certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Public Accountants, and attorneys in all fields of the law. 

SECO's clients include Fortune 500 companies, premier law firms, corporations, insurance companies, financial institutions and governmental, environmental, and law enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles, California and the entire United States. Our reputation is based upon our 6 business principles, professionalism, and cost efficiency, providing SECO our competitive edge.  As the client, you are not hiring just one man, you are hiring an entire team.