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Security Consultant and Private Investigator in Ashburn, Virginia
Based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, I help businesses, schools, houses of worship, and families with security consulting, private investigations, and safety training.
I am Zach Baumgart, a paramedic and former federal special agent with more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience. About me
- Former federal special agent
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
B Safe Advisor Group in Ashburn
My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, so I work with Ashburn clients regularly. Whether you are in Ashburn Farm, Belmont, Brambleton, Broadlands, One Loudoun, or one of the office parks and shopping centers along Route 7 and the Dulles Greenway, I can meet you at your location. When you contact B Safe Advisor, you work directly with me, not a rotating team.
I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner, and I use more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience to shape my security audits, investigations, training, and the Security Director on Demand service.
Contact me to start with a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Security and Investigation Needs in Ashburn
Ashburn is one of the fastest-growing communities in Virginia. It is known locally as Data Center Alley, and a 2023 market report calls it North America's major data center market, with about 25 million square feet of commercial space (Source). Ashburn also has a Metrorail Silver Line station, plus neighborhoods and shopping centers that serve many technology and federal contracting professionals. Washington Dulles International Airport is about seven miles away. That creates a wide range of needs, including:
- Executives, professionals, and their families: personal and family security, fraud and identity crime, threats and harassment, and travel security from Dulles.
- Small businesses: theft, payment fraud, employee misconduct, and emergency plans for stores, restaurants, medical and dental offices, and professional offices.
- Companies serving the technology industry: background investigations, vendor screening, and investigations of fraud and insider misconduct.
- Schools, childcare facilities, and camps: emergency plans for threats, medical emergencies, and missing children.
- Houses of worship and nonprofits: large gatherings, open-door events, volunteers, and donations.
- Neighborhoods and homeowners: home security, package and vehicle theft, and scams that target residents.
Data centers and their vendors face insider threats, contractor access, and valuable equipment, while nearby shops and households face the same fraud as every other community. I can audit physical security, help screen vendors and contractors, and investigate losses.
Crime Trends in Ashburn
Ashburn is unincorporated and served by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Ashburn Station. Violent crime across Loudoun County fell 8% from 2024 to 2025, from 441 to 404 reports. Source: Virginia State Police NIBRS for violent crime counts In 2025, larceny was the largest property category at the station, with 485 crimes, along with 234 destruction of property crimes, 65 auto thefts, and 16 burglaries. Source: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office crime dashboard, calendar year 2025 for these station statistics
Across Loudoun County, fraud-related crimes are up 6% from 2024 to 2025.
- Forgery crimes are up 58%, from 135 to 213.
- Impersonation crimes are up 26%, from 157 to 198.
- Wire fraud crimes are up 13%, from 112 to 127.
The practical risk for most Ashburn residents and businesses is financial fraud and identity crime, such as forged checks, credit card fraud, identity theft, impersonation scams, and account takeovers.
As a Certified Fraud Examiner and former federal criminal investigator, I help organizations and families spot these schemes, tighten the controls that stop them, and investigate when a fraud scheme succeeds. Learn about my investigations, fraud awareness training, security audits, background investigations, and Security Director on Demand.
Concerned about a security or safety issue such as fraud? Contact me for a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Station counts are crimes against persons and property recorded by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office in 2025 and do not include fraud or town police departments. Violent crime and fraud trends cover all of Loudoun County, including the Sheriff's Office and the town police departments. Counts are crimes, not arrests or people, and are not adjusted for population.
How I Can Help in Ashburn
Security Director on Demand
Ongoing access to an experienced security leader, and all B Safe Advisor Group services, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Physical Security Audits
An independent review of your space, procedures, and high-risk areas for offices, stores, schools, and houses of worship, with a written report that ranks each finding by risk.
Private Investigations
Independent, confidential investigations of fraud, theft, threats, stalking, harassment, and misconduct, and help for families targeted by scams.
Background Investigations
Pre-employment and vendor screening matched to the position, plus due diligence and executive background investigations.
Training
Fraud awareness, emergency medical response, Active Threat Response, and workplace violence prevention, customized for your team.
Emergency Procedures
An audit of your plans, new procedures where needed, and staff training and drills for critical incidents such as medical emergencies, fire, lockdown, evacuation, missing children, and Active Threat Response, commonly referred to as active shooter or armed intruder training.
Threat Assessment and Management
I assess and investigate threats and harassment, develop risk assessments, then help you manage and reduce the risk through a threat mitigation plan.
Travel Security
Destination-specific briefings and training for travelers and groups leaving from nearby Dulles and beyond.
All services are available individually or as part of a Security Director on Demand contract. See my full list of services.
I also teach two safety courses for young people leaving home: B Safe at Spring Break, a three-hour course for high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen and sophomores who are new to spring break trips, and B Safe at College, a six-hour course for high school juniors, seniors, and graduates preparing to live away from home for the first time. Sessions are planned in and around Ashburn. Training session dates are coming soon! Contact me to get added to the notification list when I finalize the dates.
Ready to talk it through? The initial consultation is complimentary.
How It Works
Initial Consultation
A confidential consultation by phone or virtual meeting lasting about 15 minutes. The consultation is complimentary.
Scope and Contract
I recommend the services that fit your needs, and a written contract sets out the scope and terms.
Work
I do the work myself and report my findings to you.
Working with Local Agencies
I can serve as your liaison with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and its Ashburn Station, and with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, so you have a trusted contact before an incident, not after. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
I also serve Leesburg, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Sterling, and all of Loudoun County. See my full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Ashburn?
Yes. My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, and I serve homes, businesses, schools, and houses of worship across Ashburn, Brambleton, Broadlands, One Loudoun, and the rest of Loudoun County.
Do you offer private investigations in Ashburn?
Yes. I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and a Certified Fraud Examiner. I handle investigations of fraud, threats, harassment, stalking, theft, inventory loss, employee misconduct, and other matters for businesses, attorneys, organizations, and families, and every matter is confidential.
Is Ashburn safe?
Loudoun County, including Ashburn, reported a crime rate about half as high as Virginia's overall rate.
Fraud-related crimes across Loudoun County are up 6% from 2024 to 2025.
My services focus on security consulting, physical security assessments, fraud awareness and prevention, and private investigations to support the Ashburn community. If you have security or safety concerns regarding your family, business, or organization, contact me for help.
Do you work with data centers and technology companies in Ashburn?
Yes. I can review physical security, visitor and contractor access, and insider threat risks, and I can investigate theft, misconduct, and fraud. I do not sell equipment, so my advice stays independent.
Who provides police service in Ashburn?
Ashburn is unincorporated, so the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement through its Ashburn Station. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. B Safe Advisor Group LLC is a bonded, insured, and licensed Private Security Services Business in Virginia (DCJS #11-30292), and I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator.
Do you sell guards, cameras, or alarms?
No. I do not sell security guards, alarms, cameras, or any other products or equipment, and I do not receive referral fees or commissions from any services or vendors I propose.
My advice and reports are always independent and unbiased, so you always get the best advice and the best client service.
How much does it cost?
The cost depends on the services you choose and the size and needs of your organization, such as the number of locations and whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support through a Security Director on Demand contract. As an example, a small single-location business would pay approximately $500 per month under a Security Director on Demand contract, which includes emergency plan updates, monthly meetings and drills, unlimited investigative consultations, and up to two initial threat assessments each month.
During the initial consultation, I can tailor the contract to your needs.
Can I get started online or by phone?
Yes. Call or text 571-643-2338, email contact@bsafeadvisor.com, or send a message. I respond within two business days.
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