Most people see security as a service. Hayson Tasher sees it as a promise, one built on vigilance, ethics, and hard-earned trust. As the founder of OLDPGS (Old Patrolman Guard Services), Hayson has redefined what it means to lead in the world of Security Management Services and Security Consultation Services. His journey from working the front lines to earning the City of Pasadena Business Hall of Fame Award is not just a business story, it’s a story of conviction.
For Hayson, the journey began with something simple: a resume. Over time, that resume evolved into a capabilities statement, and with it came a vision to create a company that could offer more than protection, a company that could offer peace of mind.
When he shared his early plans with a business developer named Samuel Scott, he realized that his licenses, certifications, and field experience weren’t just qualifications they were the building blocks of a brand that could stand for excellence. That was the moment OLDPGS was born.
Every entrepreneur faces a defining storm. For Hayson, it came during the second year of his business, the COVID-19 pandemic.
He was personally standing post at the Santa Monica Promenade when the news of a global shutdown broke. The world went quiet. But OLDPGS didn’t stop. Security professionals became essential workers, standing firm as the last visible line of order amid uncertainty. That period revealed something deeper about Hayson’s leadership: when others retreated, he showed up.
“Security is not just about presence,” Hayson explains. “It’s about responsibility even when no one’s watching.”
In an industry often swayed by politics and policy, Hayson made a defining choice. He was once offered a multi-million-dollar DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) contract, but he turned it down, not out of defiance, but out of principle.
“We don’t do business based on race or politics. We earn our contracts through service, not by circumstance.”
This simple stance became the moral backbone of OLDPGS. While others chase recognition, OLDPGS chases reliability. The company’s motto reflects this clarity: “Security you can count on. Dedicated to a safe and secure environment.”
What makes Hayson truly different is that he still wears the badge literally. While many founders transition into boardrooms, Hayson continues to work on the ground, managing details, mentoring guards, and understanding what clients need on a human level.
This hands-on approach keeps OLDPGS grounded in reality. With affiliated partners across the nation, the company has expanded its footprint while keeping its culture rooted in humility and hard work.
Sometimes, success shows up in unexpected ways. For OLDPGS, it came through a simple patrol sign.
The signs emblazoned with “Patrolled and Protected by OLDPGS” and a bold shield logo became so recognizable that people began removing them from properties just to keep them. Not as theft, but as tokens of admiration.
That quiet phenomenon revealed something profound: OLDPGS wasn’t just a security company anymore, it was becoming a symbol of trust.
In 2022 and 2023, the City of Pasadena recognized OLDPGS with back-to-back Business Hall of Fame Awards, confirming what the signs had already proven: this was a brand people believed in.
For Hayson, the future of OLDPGS extends beyond traditional guarding. His next vision is to bring security into everyday life, launching retail locations under the “Old Patrolman” brand, offering firearms, batons, tactical boots, uniforms, and alarm systems.
It’s a natural evolution of a company that’s never been about status, only about service.
Behind every patrol, every uniform, and every late-night shift stands a belief that defines Hayson Tasher’s journey: opportunity is everything.
“Opportunity is the key,” he says. “If you show up every day with integrity and consistency, the world eventually opens doors you never knew existed.”
From standing guard in Santa Monica to leading one of California’s most respected security firms, Hayson’s story is a powerful reminder: Real strength isn’t about power, it’s about principle. And real security doesn’t come from systems or contracts, but from the people who stand behind them.
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